Rajesh Upadhyay exits Jagran New Media as Editor-in-Chief

Prior to joining Jagran New Media, Rajesh Upadhyay held senior roles at HT Media and DB Corp

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Published: May 1, 2026 1:28 PM  | 1 min read
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Rajesh Upadhyay exits Jagran New Media Editor in Chief role
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  • Rajesh Upadhyay has resigned as Editor-in-Chief of Jagran New Media after nearly 10 years with the company, having joined in 2016.
  • He played a significant role in enhancing the organization's digital presence and content strategy, including the launch of the fact-checking platform Vishvas News.
  • Upadhyay was promoted to Executive President in August 2024, taking on broader responsibilities within the organization.
  • He plans to embark on a new phase in his career and will share further details soon, following speculation about his role in recent months.

Rajesh Upadhyay has stepped down from his role as Editor-in-Chief at Jagran New Media.

He was associated with the company for close to 10 years, having joined in 2016. During this time, he helped strengthen the organisation’s digital presence and worked on improving content strategy, digital journalism, and innovation.

One of the key initiatives during his tenure was the launch of Vishvas News, a fact-checking platform focused on tackling misinformation.

In August 2024, Upadhyay was promoted to Executive President, where he took on wider responsibilities within the organisation.

Speaking to Samachar4Media, he shared that he will soon start a new phase in his career and will announce more details later. His departure comes after some speculation about his role in recent months.

With over three decades of experience, Upadhyay has worked across print as well as digital media. Before joining Jagran New Media, he held senior positions at HT Media and DB Corp.

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Published On: May 1, 2026 1:28 PM 
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