NEW DELHI (Mar 2, 2026) — Senior journalist and anchor Jaya Kaushik has announced her departure from NDTV after a distinguished 15-year tenure to launch her own independent news platform.
A New Chapter: ‘Jaya Kaushik Reports’
After over two decades in the industry, Kaushik is transitioning into the digital space with her new venture, “Jaya Kaushik Reports.”
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The Vision: Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kaushik described her new platform as a destination for “unfiltered, direct reporting” and “straight talk,” promising content free from editorial pressures or external restrictions.
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Extensive Expertise: With 21 years of experience, Kaushik has been a prominent face in Indian electronic media, covering high-stakes beats including politics, social issues, health, and the environment.
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Background: An MA in Political Science from Delhi University and an alumna of Jamia Millia Islamia’s MCRC, she is also trained in smartphone journalism from FTII Pune—skills likely to play a central role in her new digital-first approach.
Media Landscape Shift
Kaushik’s exit follows a series of high-profile departures from NDTV as seasoned journalists increasingly pivot toward independent digital platforms to maintain creative and editorial autonomy.
