Lallantop Editor Saurabh Dwivedi exits India Today group after nearly 12 years
New Delhi: Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor of digital news platform Lallantop and India Today Hindi, has stepped down from the India Today Group after nearly twelve years with the organisation, marking the end of a significant chapter in Hindi digital journalism.
The development was confirmed by Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson of the India Today Group, who acknowledged Dwivedi’s contributions and leadership, and wished him well for his future endeavours. She noted that discussions about Dwivedi exploring opportunities beyond the group had been ongoing, as he was keen to channel his creative energy into newer formats and platforms outside the group’s current portfolio.
Dwivedi joined the India Today Group as a Features Editor at aajtak.in under its Mediaplex initiative. Over the years, he emerged as one of the group’s most prominent homegrown editorial leaders. As the founding editor of Lallantop, he played a central role in shaping the platform’s distinct editorial voice and expanding its reach among young, Hindi-speaking audiences, particularly in India’s heartland. Along with colleague Kamlesh, Dwivedi helped build Lallantop into one of the country’s most influential digital news brands.
Following his exit, editorial leadership at Lallantop will transition to Kuldeep Mishra, who will take over full editorial responsibility. Rajat Sain will head the Production Team. Both are founding members of Lallantop. Mishra is known for anchoring popular shows such as The LT Show and Netanagari, while Sain has overseen several key production and format innovations during the platform’s growth.
Dwivedi also addressed his departure through social media posts, describing it as the end of a journey and the beginning of another. In a post on X, he thanked Lallantop for the identity, learning and confidence it gave him. He also shared a photograph with the line, “After a comma, preparing for a new journey.”
https://x.com/saurabhtop/status/2008144261930524930?s=20
While the reasons for his exit have not been officially detailed, his departure has triggered widespread discussion and speculation within media circles.
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
