Ashif Aqbal takes on CEO and Editor-in-Chief role at BIG 24 NEWS

Aqbal previously headed newsrooms at Prime News and Jantantra Online

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Published: Nov 9, 2026 1:10 PM  | 1 min read
Ashif Aqbal Appointed CEO and Editor-in-Chief at BIG 24 NEWS
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Ashif Aqbal has taken on the role of CEO and Editor-in-Chief at BIG 24 NEWS, effective September 2026. Based in Noida, he will lead the organisation's editorial operations.

Aqbal joins BIG 24 NEWS after serving as Editor-in-Chief at Prime News from October 2024 to July 2025. Before that, he held the same position at Jantantra Online from December 2023 to October 2024.

His earlier experience includes a stint as Editor at News India 24x7 from April 2022 to December 2023 and as Editor at Samachar Plus between October 2021 and March 2022.

Aqbal brings experience across editorial leadership and newsroom management, having held senior editorial positions across multiple news organisations.

Published On: Nov 9, 2026 1:10 PM