iTV network elevates Rana Yashwant as Editor-in-Chief of India News channel

In an endeavour to establish a two-way communication channel between the staff wing and the stakeholders, a Town Hall meeting was initiated on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 where Rana Yashwant, managing editor, India News channel was  elevated to the position of editor-in-chief.

Rana’s elevation as the editor -in-chief of India News is in line with the organisation’s larger plans to revamp and refocus its strategy for reaching out to a wider audience, including in the digital space.

Announcing the move, Aishwarya Pandit Sharma, Chairperson, iTV Foundation said, “High-quality content is at the core of our work at iTV network and this elevation is designed to meet the long-term needs of the business. Internally, it will allow swifter decision-making and better cross platform working. Externally, we will be better equipped to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing media environment. She further added that “I would like to congratulate Rana for his new responsibilities. Rana is highly experienced in the television industry, and I’m confident that these changes to the structure will only add to the quality of content we provide to our viewers’ every day.

A nationally renowned journalist, Rana has  a rich experience of working with established brands viz. Aaj Tak, Zee News and Mahuaa TV in electronic media for over two decades and has been associated with India News since 2013. 

Rana did his journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and further studies from Patna and BHU Varanasi. Rana is recipient of various prestigious awards - WHRPA ” Bharat Gaurav Samman” 2016 and REX Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Award 2015-16, Red Ink Award and Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence Award for outstanding Hindi Journalism.

Commenting on his appointment, Rana said, “I thank the management to have vested this faith and confidence in me. Being editor-in-chief of INDIA NEWS is an enormous privilege and responsibility and with the support of my dynamic team, I am confident of fulfilling the expectations of leadership and the organisation. The channel has been built on key pillars of integrity, speed and accuracy and I am certain that we will continue to deliver value for all our viewers and stakeholders.”

In order to recognise outstanding contributions and celebrate success and milestones, promotions and appraisals to other staff members were also announced at the Town Hall where outstation staff joined through video conferencing.