NEW DELHI — Media conglomerate India Today Group has promoted Geeta Mohan to the position of Group Editor – Foreign Affairs, expanding her editorial leadership across the network’s television and digital platforms.
In her elevated role, Mohan will continue to helm the network’s foreign affairs desk, direct diplomatic coverage, and drive strategic initiatives for India Today Global, the group’s dedicated international news platform.
Key Executive Responsibilities & Operational Scope
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Editorial Expansion: Leading international relations, strategic affairs, and geopolitical coverage across India Today’s broadcast and digital verticals.
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Flagship Programming: Continuing as the primary anchor for World Today, the network’s daily prime-time show on global affairs and diplomatic analysis.
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High-Level Diplomacy: Overseeing coverage of major global conflicts, summits, and multilateral frameworks, tailored to explain international shifts for Indian audiences.
Portfolio & Professional Background
Mohan has established a strong industry reputation through extensive ground-level conflict reporting and high-profile diplomatic interviews:
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Field & Conflict Reporting: Field assignments across geopolitically sensitive corridors, including conflict-zone reporting from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iran.
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Global Decision-Maker Access: Conducted high-profile interviews with world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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Authorship: Co-authored Hamid: The Story of My Captivity, Survival and Freedom (Penguin Random House India) alongside Hamid Ansari, documenting his detention in Pakistan and subsequent return to India.
The promotion underscores India Today’s strategic focus on strengthening its international newsroom capabilities at a time when global geopolitics, conflict, and supply chain shifts directly impact domestic policy and economic coverage.
