Sant Prasad Rai has been appointed as Senior VP – News & Production, ABP News. He will be responsible for all content on ABP News.

Rajiv Khandekar has been elevated as EVP – News & Production, ABP News and ABP Majha.

On the appointment, Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network, said: “I am certain that his two and a half decades of experience will bring immense value to the channel to reach its desired milestones and goals.

Rai will report to Khandekar.

“We thank Sumit Awasthi for his contributions as VP – News & Production for ABP News. He has led with courage. Sumit will continue as a lead anchor and will be in charge of the 8pm slot on ABP News. He shall report to Sant Prasad Rai. We look forward to continuing to work with Sumit as a proud member of the ABP family,” Avinash Pandey said.

All currently reporting to Awasthi will henceforth report to Rai.