Navika Kumar named Editor-in-Chief of Times Now Navbharat

Times Network has appointed Navika Kumar as Editor-in-Chief of its upcoming Hindi news channel, Times Now Navbharat.

Kumar, who is also the host of ‘The Newshour @ 9’ on English service, Times Now, will continue her role as Group Editor.

Commenting on the development M.K. Anand, MD & CEO Times Network said, “Navika has been one of our key assets since the inception of TIMES NOW in 2005. In fact, the largest number of critical news breaks and stories that eventually went into taking TIMES NOW to the top in the English category in spite of our then late entry into that segment has been her work. In the last 4 years, she has morphed into a compelling and high impact Prime Time presence and made her mark in that highly competitive space becoming one of the most recognised faces on Indian News Prime Time. Her impact led journalism helps TIMES NOW to live up to its promise of Action Begins Here. We are thrilled at the new launch and look forward to serving Hindi audiences with our unique Action orientated journalism and believe Navika Kumar is the best suited to lead Times Now Navbharat to eventual category domination.”

Commenting on her new role, Navika Kumar said, “I am really excited to take on this new mantle, which marks the Network’s debut in Indian language. I look forward to working with our robust team of ace journalists, technicians and crew, to build and nurture a distinctive brand of Hindi news. With a powerful and impactful narrative, I am confident that Times Now Navbhart will bring the much-needed paradigm shift in the Hindi news category and will set the course for superior news coverage.”