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  • Pradhanmantri Season 2 to be aired every Saturday from January 25

    ABP News unveils Season 2 of ‘Pradhanmantri’

    By A Correspondent

     

    ABP News has unveiled the second season of its show, Pradhanmantri. The show delves into the stories and intricacies of contemporary India and the season will premiere on January 25, 2020. The show will be hosted by producer and actor, Shekhar Kapur.

     

    Said Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network on the show: “We are extremely excited to present this show to the audience owing to its highly unique concept. Pradhanmantri Season II is sure to transcend all expectations of the viewers through comprehensive and compelling storytelling, backed by long, painstaking research. We at ABP want to go beyond the common perception of TV news as a speed news churner and create content that connects to the audience on a much more deeper and profound level. Pradhanmantri Season II is the epitome of such viewer-driven content.”

     

    Added Kapur: “Ever since its inception, Pradhanmantri has held a special place in the heart of the viewers. The new season has been brought to the fore after identifying the pulse of the audience, with newer concepts and intriguing topics. Through the fresh season, we want to take the viewers through an entrancing journey of the Indian history and share with them– the old, the new and the unexplored.”

     

     

  • Status quo of being the country’s longest-running crime show

    Gaur se suniye! Sansani ne complete kiye 15 years!!!

    By A Correspondent

     

    Sansani, the late evening crime news show presented by Shrivardhan Trivedi, has completes 15 years on ABP News. The show deals with exposing criminals, making viewers aware of the current crime scenario, and also providing solutions on how to deal and cope with the rising crime in the country. While other channels have had their crime shows, what has made Sansani an iconic show is Trivedi’s signature (and dramatic) style of presentation. Sample this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxfkHjIhTWA

     

    Speaking on the milestone, Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP New Network said: “Amidst a wide variety of content in the market, having a long-standing show in the crime segment is a huge milestone for us. We believe in keeping our viewer aware and Sansani is one such show which sensitises mass about crime. Having maintained the consistency for 15 years, is a huge indicator of the unique calibre of the show. Sansani has amassed a great amount of love and support from its viewers, to whom we are forever grateful.”

     

     

  • Rajnish Ahuja will be Senior Vice President, News and Programming

    ABP News restructures newsroom top deck

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leading news channel ABP News has restructured its editorial department.

     

    Rajnish Ahuja will be Senior Vice President, News and Programming, Sanjay Bragta as Vice President, News Gathering, Arun Nautiyal as Vice President, News Production, Sumit Awasthi as Vice President, Planning and Special Coverage, Vibha Kaul Bhatt as Associate Vice President, Programme Production and Anju Juneja will be Associate Vice President, Special Projects.

     

    Also, a new role of Associate Vice President, Production and Operations will be introduced to work in partnership with newsroom and technology teams. Nitin Sukhija will be heading the same.

     

    Speaking on the development, Avinash Pandey, CEO – ABP News Network, said: “Employee empowerment is a core aspect of our organisation. This transformation in the editorial structure is a breakthrough moment for us and will revolutionise the way newsrooms operate in India. The newly-designated units will act as a catalyst for development in the Indian media landscape and we are extremely proud to lead the way towards this much-needed change.”

     

     

  • It seeks to connect with viewers and thank them for their support

    ABP News celebrates 15 years of ‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish’

    By A Correspondent

     

    When it was launched 15 years back, Saas-Bahu shows were the rage, but there were many who wondered what a show with a name like ‘Saas Bahu aur Saazish’ (SBS) was doing on a true blue Hindi news channel. But soon enough it became the #1 show across Hindi channels, hence there’s enough reason for ABP News to initiate a campaign on Twitter with the hashtag #SBS15 and #EntertainmentJahaTakSBSWahaTak to connect with viewers.

     

    Said Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP New Network: “Considering the highly competitive and evolving entertainment and media landscape, we feel great pride in hosting an entertainment news show that has lived up to its fitting tag line for more than a decade now. The increasing viewership of the show is quite telling of its ever growing popularity. We thank our viewers for their continued love and support for the last 15 years, and we are also elated by the confidence reposed on us through all these years, maintaining the shows No 1 position.”

     

     

  • While ABP recorded 8.3 lakh real-time concurrent live users, Republicworld saw over 65,000 users

    ABP News, Republic max views on YouTube on Counting Day

    By A Correspondent

     

    Although television is still the preferred medium for watching news television, that on the internet is rising steadily. A quick scan on Vidooly (https://vidooly.com/live-stats/indian-election-results-2019-on-youtube) by MxMIndia saw the ABPNews touch 8.32 lakh concurrent users at around 10am, and Republicworld had 65,000 users at 11am. These were the highest amongst Hindi and English news channels.

     

    Interesting, the Republicworld grew to around 80,000 users in the evening that of the Hindi news channels dipped by evening.

     

     

  • Aims to deliberate on topics of national importance

    ‘Sumit Awasthi Tonight’ to discuss trending topics on ABP News

    By A Correspondent

     

    ABP News Network has announced its evening primetime show – Sumit Awasthi Tonight, which will serve as a platform for discussions on trending topics of national relevance and focus. The show will air five days a week between 9:30pm – 10:00 pm from Monday – Friday.

     

    Said Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network: “Taking the talk show content to newer heights and keeping the vision of #deshkorakheyaagey, I feel happy to announce the new show, ‘Sumit Awasthi Tonight’ to be hosted by Mr. Sumit Awasthi. At ABP News Network we have always been committed towards responsible journalism and to further instill this the show has been conceptualised to deliver the truth to all our viewers.”

     

     

  • Jha holds vast experience of over 22 years in journalism

    Pankaj Jha elevated at ABP News

    By A Correspondent

     

    Pankaj Jha

    With its credo of #deskkorakheyaagey, ABP News Network has strengthened its editorial team ahead of the general elections. Pankaj Jha, Senior Editor, Uttar Pradesh Bureau has been elevated to Senior Editor, National and Political affairs with immediate effect.

     

    Jha holds vast experience of over 22 years in journalism and has been associated with ABP News for more than 15 years. Said Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network: “Pankaj has been instrumental in shaping and strengthening the Uttar Pradesh bureau at ANN. His services have indeed been of much value to the organization and it’s indeed a pleasure to elevate him to National role as a Senior Editor, National and Political affairs with immediate effect. We wish him boundless success for his new role at ANN Delhi office.”

     

     

  • The new campaign by Lowe Lintas narrates stories of ABP reporters at large

    ABP News launches new brand campaign – ‘Desh ko Rakhe Aagey’

    By A Correspondent

     

    ABP News Network has launched its new brand campaign ‘Desh ko Rakhe Aagey’, that focusses on the hard work its reporters endure daily while on duty. The campaign has been created by Lowe Lintas.

     

    Said Avinash Pandey, COO – ABP News Network: “I would like to congratulate and thank our reporters, who act as the sentinels of truth, driven by boundless passion and unflinching determination that has helped ANN in keeping the nation and viewers ahead. The intriguing campaign aims to bring forth ANN’s efforts to keep its most important stakeholder, the viewer ahead on the continuous developments happening in the country.”

     

    Added Naveen Gaur, COO, Lowe Lintas: “Our association with ABP News is a long-standing one and this campaign like others in the past is special for us. ABP News is one of India’s leading Hindi news channels and has always stood committed towards keeping the country and its audience ahead by delivering complete and thorough news. The reporters work tirelessly with passion, courage and determination towards this commitment. As India enters the year of general elections, it is our job to give ABP a distinct identity and we believe the current films will do that.”

     

     

  • Previously he has been a part of many leading media brands like Aajtak, Zee News and TV 9

    Umesh Kumawat joins News18 Lokmat as Managing Editor

    By A Correspondent

     

    Network18 announced the appointment of Umesh Kumawat as Managing Editor of News18 Lokmat.  Speaking on his appointment, Kumat said: “I’m delighted to be leading the team at News18 Lokmat and being a part of Network18 Group, which is one of the most renowned media houses in India. It is an honor to be a part of such a well-respected media house that comprises of an incredibly talented team. I look forward to bringing authentic, speedy and reliable news and stories to our audience. It is my goal to make the channel an essential part of the viewer’s everyday life.”

     

    Prior to Network18, Kumawat was Senior Editor with ABP News for 14years. Previously, he has been a part of the Aajtak, Zee News and TV 9 newsrooms.

     

     

  • Rajnish Ahuja, who is currently  Associate Managing Editor,ABP News will be taking charge of ABP News editorial on an interim basis

    Rajnish Ahuja takes interim charge as Milind Khandekar moves on at ABP News

    By A Correspondent

     

    Rajnish Ahuja
    Milind Khandekar

    And before the action starts on the political front, Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor, ABP News has decided to move on after a 14-year stint with the organisation. Rajnish Ahuja, who is currently  Associate Managing Editor,ABP News will be taking charge of ABP News editorial on an interim basis.

     

    Confirming the development, Avinash Pandey, COO, ABP News Network said: “Mr Khandekar has been instrumental in shaping and strengthening the editorial structure at ANN during this illustrious association. His service has been indeed much valuable to the organization. It has been an honor working with a wonderful colleague like him all these past years. We wish him boundless success in all his future endeavours.”

     

    Said Khandekar on the move: “Fourteen years is a long time and I remember this incredible journey very fondly. My association with ANN started with Hindi Channel and gradually transcended into digital and regional (Bengali,Marathi and Gujarati) channels of ANN as well. Overall,it has been a fulfilling and a remarkable experience.”

     

     

  • ABP News will pay tribute to legendry Indian poets who have made a prominent place for Hindi poetry in the world of literature

    ABP News unveils Mahakavi with Kumar Vishwas

    By A Correspondent

     

    ABP News will pay tribute to legendary Indian poets who have made a prominent place for Hindi poetry in the world of literature through its new show ‘Mahakavi’. The 10-episode series will be anchored poet Kumar Vishwas and each episode will encapsulate the life and works of great Indian poets like Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Dushyant Kumar, SuryakantTripathiNirala, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Sudama Pandey Dhumil and many more. Vishwas will also recite and sing selected popular poems of the chosen Hindi poets. This weekly series will debut on ABP News from November 5 on weekends (Sat-Sun) at 10pm.

     

    “At ANN, we are committed to keep consumer ahead all the time by bringing innovative programming ideas. Mahakavi is an effort to bring richness of literary heritage on Indian television for the first time ever.  The untold stories of renowned Hindi poets will certainly excite viewers and partners,” says Ashok Venkatramani, CEO, ABP News Network.

     

    Added Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor of ABP News:  “At ABP News, we believe in continuous innovation. ‘Mahakavi’ embarks on a journey into the lives of eminent Hindi poets who have achieved prominence through their phenomenal work in Hindi literature across the globe.”

     

  • Bharatvarsh will take viewers on a journey from ancient India to the 19th century

    ABP News flags off Bharatvarsh with Anupam Kher

    By A Correspondent

     

    In the last few months, ABP News has been constantly working on revamping its prime time shows. Amongst the big changes, channel launched its 9pm news bulletin “Jan Man” with Dibang which talks about the big news of the day and its impact on the common man’s life. The next big programme in pipeline is “Bharatvarsh”.

     

    Bharatvarsh will take viewers on a journey from ancient India to the 19th century by showcasing the life stories of India’s major figures, who had a defining impact on the formation and evolution of the country. Anchored by Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, ‘Bharatvarsh’ will present thoughts and ideologies of such varied personalities. The programme will cover icons like Buddha, Kabir, Chanakya, Maharana Pratap, Shivaji and many more. The series also aims to explain how these ancient, historical individuals have been interpreted in modern India and continue to impact and inspire lives. The show will air on every Saturday 10pm and Sunday 8 pm.

     

    “News is a cluttered space with virtually no differentiation and this has always been the challenge for the industry. At ANN, we are committed to challenging ourselves all the time to differentiate and to bring out something new for our viewers and advertisers. Bharatvarsh is another innovative show backed by extensive content research and high-end production quality,” says Ashok Venkatramani, CEO, ABP News Network.

     

    Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor, ABP News, said “We are thought leaders in News Television industry, ‘Bharatvarsh’ will prove this once again after the grand success of ‘Prandhanmantri’ and award winning series ‘Ramrajya’. This programme will make history relevant for all of us”.