NewsX

History

NewsX started broadcasting on 27 March 2008. It was initially owned by INX Media, with its newsroom headed by Arup Ghosh. On 9 January 2009, NewsX was acquired by IndiMedia, of NaiDunia (Indrani Mukerjea) and journalist Jehangir Pocha. The channel faced financial difficulties under its new administration in June 2009, firing 78 of its staff. NewsX was renamed in July 2010 as IMN News (Independent Media Network), dependent on approval by IndiMedia.

In July 2012, the channel was acquired by ITV Media, owned by Karthikeya Sharma, making it a sister channel to India News and its network of state-specific news channels. The channel introduced a new logo and look in March 2014.

On 12 July 2014, editor-in-chief Jehangir Pocha died of cardiac arrest. His post was filled by Rahul Shivshankar, who had rejoined the channel in September 2013.

In August 2021, the channel started airing an investigative debate series, The Goa Chronicle Show, presented by Goa Chronicle founder Savio Rodrigues. The channel left the BARC ratings measurement in November 2022, due to apparent lack of reliability.

References

References

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8. "NewsX unveils a vibrant new look". Indian Television.
9. "NewsX editor-in-chief Jehangir Pocha passes away". Indian Television.
10. "Rahul Shivshankar is now NewsX editor in chief". Indian Television.
11. "NewsX launches new programme 'The Goa Chronicle Show'". Indian Television.
12. "iTV network exits Barc, pull out 9 channels from the viewership ratings". Indian Television.