NEW DELHI — News24 Broadcast has officially announced the elevation of veteran journalist and prime-time anchor Manak Gupta to the position of Managing Editor, effective immediately.
Gupta, who has been a prominent face of the network for over a decade and a half, will take over the network’s complete editorial operations, programming strategies, and content direction.
1. Tenure and Flagship Programming
Gupta’s promotion follows a long-standing association with the Hindi news channel, where he has anchored major political and current affairs segments:
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Network Tenure: Gupta joined News24 in 2010, accumulating more than 15 years of continuous anchoring and editorial experience within the organization.
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Flagship Show: He is best known as the anchor of Rashtra Ki Baat, News24’s daily flagship political debate show airing at 5 PM, which has developed a highly loyal national viewership.
2. Leadership Perspectives on the Transition
The network’s leadership emphasized that the appointment aligns with News24’s long-term strategy to reinforce its editorial standards and market presence:
“Manak’s journey with News24 over the last decade and a half reflects the very values we stand for — credibility, courage, and a deep connect with the Indian audience. His elevation to Managing Editor is a natural progression.” — Anurradha Prasad, Chairperson and Managing Director, BAG Films and Media
Reflecting on his new responsibility, Gupta stated that his core objective would center on strengthening the network’s editorial benchmarks and ensuring the channel remains a trusted voice amid an evolving media landscape.
