Mumbai: Times Network’s Times Now Navbharat has appointed senior journalist and television anchor Rubika Liyaquat as Senior Executive Editor – TNNB and Vice President – Special Projects, strengthening its editorial leadership as the Hindi news channel continues to expand its content and audience strategy.
In her new role, Liyaquat will lead the channel’s flagship prime-time programme News Ki Pathshala while driving strategic editorial initiatives and special content projects across the network.
The appointment reflects Times Now Navbharat’s focus on strengthening audience engagement through credible journalism, differentiated storytelling and expanded content experiences across television and digital platforms.
Recognised as one of the most prominent faces in Hindi television news, Liyaquat brings nearly two decades of journalism experience spanning editorial leadership, prime-time anchoring and political and current affairs coverage.
Over the course of her career, she has worked with leading news organisations including ABP News, Zee News, Bharat24 and News18 India. Most recently, at News18 India, she served as Consulting Editor and anchored several key prime-time programmes, earning recognition for her coverage of national developments, election programming and debate-led formats.
In a statement, Times NOW Navbharat has stated, “We are extremely happy to welcome Rubika Liyaquat to Times Network. Over the years, she has earned immense credibility and trust as one of the most influential voices in Hindi television news. Rubika’s mass appeal is a testament of her journalistic acumen and her ability to shape national conversations which make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team of Times Now Navbharat. As the media landscape evolves, she will lead from the front and use her experience to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of growth for Times Now Navbharat’s position as a trusted and influential voice for millions of viewers.”
Alongside the leadership announcement, Times Now Navbharat also unveiled a refreshed version of News Ki Pathshala as part of its ongoing content and programming evolution.
The revamped format will continue the show’s explanatory and immersive storytelling approach while introducing enhanced editorial depth, premium visual presentation and greater alignment with digital-first consumption habits. The programme will continue to air Monday to Friday at 8:50 pm.
The channel said the refreshed format is designed to help audiences navigate an increasingly complex information environment through a conversational and explanatory approach to news.
Commenting on her appointment, Rubika Liyaquat said, “I am truly excited to join Times Network, a legacy institution that has helped shape the national conversation for decades. News Ki Pathshala has created a unique identity in Hindi news television and has connected deeply with viewers by making complex issues easy to understand. As I begin this new chapter, I look forward to carrying forward that trust with my own perspective, energy and journalistic experience. More than anything else, I am eager to strengthen my bond with audiences and continue telling stories that inform, explain and matter.”
The appointment and programming refresh mark the next phase of Times Now Navbharat’s strategy to strengthen its position in Hindi news by expanding reach, deepening audience engagement and delivering accessible, context-rich journalism across platforms.
