Rahul Shivshankar resigns as Editor-in-Chief of Times Now
Rahul Shivshankar, the Editor-in-Chief of Times Now, has surprised the media industry with his sudden resignation from the news channel. On Tuesday, June 20, Shivshankar took everyone aback by quitting all the WhatsApp groups of Times Now, including the crucial editorial group, without any prior announcement, a report published on The News Minute stated.
The News Minute quoted reliable sources familiar with the matter that discussions about a potential leadership change at Times Now had been underway for some time. The channel's top management had been engaged in conversations with Rahul Shivshankar regarding his future role.
The report further added that according to reliable insiders at Times Now, it has been confirmed that Wednesday, June 21 will mark his final day at the office.
Shivshankar's association with Times Now traces back to its inception in 2005 when he joined the channel. However, he temporarily departed from the group from 2013 to 2016, during which he served as the Editor-in-Chief of News X. Following the departure of journalist Arnab Goswami from Times Now in 2016, Shivshankar returned to the channel and was appointed as the Editor-in-Chief.
With his unexpected departure, speculations are arising about Shivshankar's future plans and the underlying reasons behind his decision to leave.
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RCB pip CSK by two runs in last-ball IPL thriller
Bengaluru: Ayush Mhatre's 94 and Ravindra Jadeja's 77 not out went in vain as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pipped Chennai Super Kings by two runs in their IPL match here on Saturday.
Chasing 214, CSK scored 211 for 5 in their 20 overs.
Mhatre scored a 48-ball 94 with five sixes and nine fours while adding 114 runs with Jadeja (77 not out off 45 balls, 8x4s, 2x6s) for the second wicket.
For RCB, Lungi Ngidi returned with figures of 3/30.
Earlier, half-centuries from Jacob Bethell (55), Virat Kohli (62) and Romario Shepherd (53 not out) took RCB to 213 for five.
While Bethell and Kohli put on 97 runs for the opening wicket to set a platform, Shepherd blasted four fours and six sixes to make 53 not out off only 14 balls, recording the fastest fifty of the season and joint second-fastest overall.
For CSK, Matheesha Pathirana found his rhythm and lengths to return 3-0-36-3.
Brief scores:
RCB: 213 for 5 in 20 overs (Jacob Bethell 55, Virat Kohli 62, Romario Shepherd 53 not out; Matheesha Pathirana 3/36).
CSK: 211 for 5 in 20 overs (Ayush Mhatre 94, Ravindra Jadeja 77 not out; Lungi Ngidi 3/30).
