News Broadcasting
Nigel Baker is APTN’s MD
MUMBAI: Nigel Baker has been appointed the new managing director of Associated Press Television News (APTN).
Prior to the appointment, Baker was APTN’s content director. In his new role, he will report to Ian Ritchie. Ritchie is AP International’s global business VP. The division that was recently created is in charge of managing the Associated Press’ businesses in video, text and photographs outside the US.
Baker will have full responsibility for all aspects of running APTN and will be a key member of the AP International senior management team. Baker was quoted in a company release saying, “We have taken APTN from start-up to the world’s leading television news agency in a remarkably short time. The company is now entering a new era where we shall be the world leader in providing real-time coverage and defining video news images to online and wireless providers as well as traditional TV broadcasters.”
Baker joined AP a decade ago. He was instrumental in its launch into the TV news agency business. He became the head of news in 1995 and content director three years ago. In the past, he has held senior editorial positions at Sky News, ITN and at Reuters.
Earlier, he worked for Britain’s national news agency, the Press Association.
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
