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News anchor Griha Atul exits CNN-News18 after four-year stint
Bianna Golodryga to exit CNN after 9 years
Golodryga has co-anchored One World alongside Zain Asher on CNN International and previously served as the network’s global affairs analyst
Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June 2027
This will bring an end to CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour’s 43-year association with the broadcaster
‘Aar Paar’: Rubika Liyaquat to host News18 India’s primetime debate show
The hour-long show will air every day at 6:50 PM on News18 India
Will Rubika Liyaquat return to News18 India?
Most recently, Liyaquat served as the Senior Executive Editor – TNNB and Vice President – Special Projects at Times Now Navbharat
Amish Devgan exits News18 India, set to join Times Network
Amish Devgan joined Network18 in 2016, when he was appointed Executive Editor and anchor of IBN7, now News18 India
Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away
Payal Mehta was associated with CNN-News18 and covered parliamentary affairs
Akshay Kumar Birthday: From Khiladi to Brand Khiladi, his diverse ad portfolio
As Akshay Kumar turns 59, his three-decade advertising journey shows how a celebrity can continually reinvent his brand persona
CNN-News18 appoints Harish Upadhya as Editor-South
He will oversee story ideation, editorial planning, coordination, and execution
Sreeja Das named National Sales Head – News18
Das will be leading revenue strategy for Bihar-Jharkhand, News18 Odia, and News18 Assam–North East
Celebrating Sushant Sinha: The face of Hindi news explainers
Beyond television, Sinha has built a significant digital presence through YouTube and social media
Celebrating Sunita Rajan: Steering Bloomberg Media’s APAC growth story
As Bloomberg Media's Managing Director for APAC Media Sales & Marketing celebrates her birthday, a look back at a career built on driving revenue and...
Shawan Sen quits Republic TV, joins CNN-News18 as Executive Editor
Sen joined Republic TV in 2017 and served as Deputy Editor, handling special projects
Leadership Timeline
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Jun 2027
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Christiane Amanpour — chief international anchor (departure)
Christiane Amanpour announced she will leave CNN after 43 years.
Jun 2027
Christiane Amanpour — chief international anchor (departure)
Christiane Amanpour announced her departure from CNN after 43 years.
Jun 2026
Sushant Sinha — News Anchor (appointment)
Joined News18 India as News Anchor.
Oct 2023
Bianna Golodryga — co-anchor (departure)
Bianna Golodryga is leaving CNN after nine years at the network.
Oct 2023
Rubika Liyaquat — host (appointment)
Rubika Liyaquat appointed as host of News18 India's primetime debate show 'Aar Paar'.
Oct 2023
Shawan Sen — Executive Editor (appointment)
Shawan Sen has stepped down from Republic TV and joined CNN-News18 as Executive Editor.
Oct 2023
Shawan Sen — Executive Editor (appointment)
Shawan Sen quits Republic TV to join CNN-News18 as Executive Editor.
Oct 2023
Sreeja Das — National Sales Head (appointment)
Sreeja Das has been appointed National Sales Head for News18 Bihar-Jharkhand, News18 Odia, and News18 Assam-North East.
Oct 2023
Harish Upadhyay — Editor-South (appointment)
Appointment of Harish Upadhyay as Editor-South to strengthen editorial coverage in South India.
Oct 2023
Harish Upadhyay — Editor-South (appointment)
CNN-News18 has appointed journalist Harish Upadhyay as Editor-South.
AI Insights
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Programming Enhancement. The launch of 'Aar Paar', a new primetime debate show hosted by Rubika Liyaquat, indicates CNN-News18's strategy to strengthen its programming and attract a larger audience.
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Leadership Changes. The exit of key personnel such as Griha Atul and Amish Devgan reflects ongoing shifts in leadership that may impact the network's editorial direction and viewer engagement.
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Revenue Strategy Focus. The appointment of Sreeja Das as National Sales Head emphasizes CNN-News18's commitment to enhancing its revenue strategy across various regional channels.
FAQs
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Rubika Liyaquat is the new host of 'Aar Paar', which will air daily at 6:50 PM on News18 India.
Griha Atul has exited CNN-News18 after four years, and Amish Devgan is set to join Times Network.
Harish Upadhya has been appointed as the Editor-South, overseeing editorial planning and execution.
Sreeja Das will lead the revenue strategy for News18 channels in Bihar-Jharkhand, Odia, and Assam–North East.
Senior journalist Payal Mehta, who covered parliamentary affairs, has recently passed away.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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CNN-News18 has recently seen significant personnel changes, including the exit of anchor Griha Atul after four years and the appointment of Harish Upadhya as Editor-South. Additionally, Rubika Liyaquat is set to host a new primetime debate show, 'Aar Paar', highlighting the network's focus on enhancing its programming.
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