On January 5, 2026, senior journalist, Saurabh Dwivedi officially stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Lallantop and India Today Hindi, ending his 12-year tenure with the India Today Group. Following his departure, Saurabh announced his resignation on social media on the same day. India Today Group Vice Chairperson Kalli Purie stated that Saurabh was leaving to pursue new creative projects and that Kuldeep Mishra would take over. As the spotlight falls on the leadership change, here is everything we know about Kuldeep Mishra’s personal life, including his wife and child.
Kuldeep Mishra takes over Saurabh Dwivedi’s Lallantop post
Following the resignation of founding editor, Saurabh Dwivedi, Kuldeep Mishra has assumed full editorial oversight of The Lallantop. Kuldeep is a long-standing member of the Lallantop team and is well known for anchoring flagship shows such as The LT Show and Netanagari. Before his promotion to lead the editorial team in 2026, he served as the platform’s Executive Editor. The veteran journalist has over 14 years of experience across print, digital, TV, and radio. Kuldeep Mishra previously headed the podcast division for the India Today Group (Aaj Tak Radio). His career includes roles at major media outlets such as BBC News Hindi, Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, and Dainik Bhaskar.
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