Vijay Rawat exits Aaj Tak

Senior journalist Vijay Rawat has resigned from the India Today Group, concluding a professional association that spanned more than nine years. At the time of his exit, he held the position of Executive Editor and was overseeing the group’s Hindi digital vertical, aajtak.in. His final day at the organisation was January 21.

Confirming the development in a conversation with Pitch, Rawat said he has put in his papers and is preparing to move on to a new role at another prominent institution. He added that further details will be shared at an appropriate time.

A native of Gwalior, Rawat brings with him over 25 years of experience across print and digital journalism, having contributed to several leading media houses. He began his career as a staff reporter with Dainik Jagran in Gwalior, before working in newsroom roles at Haribhoomi, Rohtak, Amar Ujala, Noida, and Dainik Jagran, Noida.

In 2008, he became part of the launch team of Network18’s Hindi news website IBNKhabar (now News18 India), where he spent more than eight years, handling responsibilities ranging from copy editor to news editor.

He joined Aaj Tak Digital in December 2016 as an Assistant Editor, and subsequently continued his editorial journey within the India Today Group, from where he has now stepped away.

Rawat is a science graduate from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He also holds a diploma in journalism from Dr B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, and a master’s degree in journalism from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar.