NEW DELHI — Leading Hindi daily Navbharat Times (NBT), part of the Times of India Group, has named senior political journalist Poonam Pandey as its National Bureau Chief. This appointment marks the first time a woman has assumed the role in the newspaper’s 80-year history.
Hailing from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, Pandey holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Kumaun University, a PG Diploma in Journalism from IIMC, and is a UK Chevening Fellow. Having covered the Indian Parliament since 2014 alongside national politics, the BJP, RSS, defense, and foreign affairs, her career includes prior journalistic stints at CNBC Awaaz and Aaj Tak before joining NBT.
Core Takeaways
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Target Publication: Navbharat Times (Times of India Group).
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Appointee: Poonam Pandey.
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Designation: National Bureau Chief.
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Historic Milestone: First female National Bureau Chief in NBT’s 80-year history.
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Professional & Academic Background: IIMC alumnus and UK Chevening Fellow with prior reporting experience at CNBC Awaaz and Aaj Tak.
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Editorial Portfolio: Specializes in Parliamentary reporting, national politics, BJP/RSS coverage, defense affairs, and foreign policy.
