Rubika Liyaquat joins Times Now Navbharat as senior executive editor – TNNB & vice president – special projects

MUMBAI: Times Now Navbharat has appointed senior journalist and television anchor Rubika Liyaquat as senior executive editor – TNNB and vice president – special projects, marking a significant leadership expansion within the Hindi news channel.

In her new role, Liyaquat will take charge of the channel’s flagship prime-time programme News Ki Pathshala, while also steering strategic editorial initiatives and special content projects across the network. The move is aimed at strengthening the channel’s programming depth and expanding its audience engagement across platforms.

The appointment underscores Times Now Navbharat’s focus on building leadership anchored in recognisable journalistic voices with strong viewer connect. Liyaquat, one of the most prominent faces in Hindi television journalism, is expected to play a central role in shaping the channel’s next phase of growth.

According to a statement from Times Network, her credibility, mass appeal and editorial experience make her a key addition to the leadership team, particularly as the channel looks to reinforce its positioning in a competitive Hindi news landscape.

Liyaquat brings nearly two decades of experience across major news organisations including ABP News, Zee News, Bharat24 and News18 India. At News18 India, she served as consulting editor and anchored key prime-time programmes, gaining recognition for election coverage, national affairs reporting and debate-led formats.

As part of the channel’s programming refresh, News Ki Pathshala will continue to air Monday to Friday at 8.50 pm. The show will retain its explanatory storytelling format while introducing upgraded visuals, deeper editorial analysis and stronger alignment with digital consumption trends.

The revamped format aims to make news more accessible and context-driven, blending conversational presentation with structured analysis to help viewers navigate complex developments.

Commenting on her appointment, Rubika Liyaquat said she was excited to join a legacy institution and build on the trust already established by the programme.

“I am truly excited to join Times Network, a legacy institution that has helped shape the national conversation for decades,” she said, adding that she looks forward to strengthening audience engagement through informed and impactful storytelling.

With this leadership elevation, Times Now Navbharat is positioning itself for a sharper editorial direction and stronger viewer connection, as competition in the Hindi news space continues to intensify.