NOIDA — Television news channel CNN-News18 (part of Network18) has named senior journalist and anchor Harish Upadhya as Editor-South to lead its regional newsroom expansion and editorial operations.
In his new role, Upadhya will helm story ideation, editorial planning, regional bureau coordination, and output execution across all southern states, strengthening the network’s news footprint in South India.
Editorial Mandate & Professional Background
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Operational Scope: Upadhya will manage field reporting networks across South India, directing real-time coverage, investigative reporting, and political newsgathering for the region.
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Anchoring & Multilingual Track Record: Having anchored CNN-News18’s daily and weekend South-focused programming alongside prime-time debates, Upadhya brings dual expertise in field reporting and newsroom anchoring across English and Kannada broadcast media.
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Specialized Beat Expertise: Over a career spanning more than a decade, he has extensively covered South Indian politics, governance, major natural disaster reporting, and India’s space program milestones.
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Industry Recognition: Upadhya is a past recipient of the News Television Award for Best Young TV Journalist.
