Times Now Summit 2025 to spotlight India’s global ambitions
By Staff Writer in Media News on Wednesday, 26th March 2025 at 9:09pm
Times Network will host the Times Now Summit 2025 on March 27-28 under the theme “Keeping Bharat Ahead,” focusing on India’s role in governance, economy, infrastructure, security and innovation.
The two-day event will feature speakers including Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Bill Gates, Denis Alipov, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Smriti Irani and Sara Ali Khan.
Backed by state governments and institutions such as Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Bennett University and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the summit will bring together global leaders and policymakers to discuss India’s trajectory and global positioning.
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By Staff Writer in Media News on Thursday, 05th March 2026 at 9:58pm
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By Staff Writer in Media News on Thursday, 05th March 2026 at 6:19pm
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Colleagues and younger journalists who had the opportunity to work with him remember Dua as a principled editor who stood firmly by his convictions and upheld the highest standards of journalism.
A Padma Bhushan awardee, H K Dua was among the longest serving editors in Indian journalism. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he held some of the most influential editorial positions in the country. He served as editor in chief of The Times of India and was also editor of Hindustan Times, The Indian Express and The Tribune.
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