NEW DELHI — In a major move for the Hindi news television landscape, veteran anchor Akhilesh Anand has returned to News24 as Executive Editor. After a brief stint at Zee News, Anand is set to helm the network’s flagship 9 PM prime-time bulletin, marking a homecoming to the channel where he began his career.
Anand, a seasoned journalist with over 22 years of experience, is widely recognized for his ground-level reporting and high-energy anchoring style.
A Career of High-Stakes Reporting
Before his most recent tenure at Zee News (which began in May 2025), Anand was a prominent face at ABP News for nearly a decade. His career highlights include:
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Signature Shows: Hosted hit programs such as “Ghanti Bajao,” “The Inside Story,” and the election special “Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri.”
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The Mahabharata Express: During the Lok Sabha elections, he traveled over 35,000 kilometers by road to provide real-time reporting from across India.
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Educational Background: An alumnus of Delhi University’s prestigious Hindu College, Anand has risen from a humble background to become one of the most trusted names in national media.
The Return to News24
This marks Anand’s third stint with News24. He originally started his journalism journey with the organization, served a second term in 2012, and has now returned in a senior editorial leadership role to bolster the channel’s prime-time viewership.
