NOIDA — Prime-time television anchor and senior journalist Rubika Liyaquat has rejoined News18 Network in a new editorial role, marking her return to the media group following a short tenure at Times Now Navbharat.
Her return to News18 comes after she exited Times Now Navbharat in September, roughly three months after taking on the role of Senior Executive Editor and Vice President of Special Projects in June. During her brief stint with the Times Network, Liyaquat anchored the flagship prime-time show News Ki Pathshala while driving digital news formats and strategic content initiatives.
Key Takeaways of the Career Transition
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Return to News18: Liyaquat previously served as Consulting Editor and Prime-Time Anchor at News18 India before her departure in May 2026. The exact title and specific responsibilities of her new assignment within the network are expected to be disclosed shortly.
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Two Decades of Broadcast Experience: With nearly 20 years in Hindi broadcast journalism, her career portfolio includes high-profile political reporting, election debates, and executive newsroom management.
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Broad Media Footprint: Prior to her latest roles, she held senior leadership and anchoring positions at Bharat24, ABP News, Zee News, News24, and Live India.
The high-profile movement highlights ongoing competition among major Hindi news channels to secure established prime-time talent and strengthen their editorial leadership across television and digital broadcast platforms.
