NOIDA — Digital and broadcast news outlet BIG 24 NEWS has announced the appointment of veteran media executive Ashif Aqbal as Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief, effective September 2026.
Based out of the network’s Noida headquarters, Aqbal will assume full operational command of the organization’s editorial strategy, newsroom management, and overall business operations. Prior to joining BIG 24 NEWS, Aqbal served as Editor-in-Chief at Prime News (October 2024–July 2025) and Editor-in-Chief at Jantantra Online (December 2023–October 2024). His broader editorial leadership background includes senior roles as Editor at News India 24×7 and Samachar Plus.
The executive induction brings extensive multi-channel newsroom leadership to BIG 24 NEWS as the enterprise scales its editorial coverage and organizational footprint.
