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Arnab Goswami

Arnab Goswami is a famous Indian Journalist and the Ex - Editor in Chief of Times Now news channel. Arnab Goswami started his illustrious career as a journalist with The Telegraph in Kolkata before moving to DD Metro and then to NDTV 24X7 and then Times Now. His daily news and analysis show - The Newshour has been a top ranked show in the category, enjoying a strong TRP since its start. Arnab has a strong social media presence and is rather in news for his frank and audacious comments on current affairs and political opinions.

Arnab was born in Guwahati, Assam on October 9, 1973 to Colonel Manoranjan and Suprabha. His family's strong political ties go back generation. His paternal grandfather - Mr. Rajani Kanta Goswami was a lawyer and a Congress Leader as well as an activist in the independence struggle. On the other hand, his maternal grandfather - Mr. Gauri Sankar Bhattacharya was a Communist and leader of the opposition in Assam for many years. He was also a writer and received the Asam Sahitya Sabha Award. His own father was a colonel in the Indian Army and has also been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Colonel Manoranjan contested the 1998 Lok Sabha Polls as the BJP candidate for the Guwahati but lost to Congress candidate Bhubaneshwar Kalita. Siddhartha Bhattacharya, a BJP MLA from Guwahati East Constituency is his maternal uncle.

Being an army officer's son, Arnab travelled through the country and did his schooling in bits from various schools. He completed his 10^th from St Mary's School, Delhi and 12^th from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jabalpur Cantonment. After completing his schooling he pursued his bachelors in Sociology from Hindu College, Delhi University. He completed his Master's in Social Anthropology from St. Antony's College, Oxford University in 1994.

Arnab Goswami started his career with The Telegraph in Kolkata. This was however a small stint and lasted for less than one year. After that, he joined NDTV in 1995. He later shifted to TV News Broadcast with NDTV 24X7 in 1995 as an anchor. He was also a member of the core team of NDTV when they transitioned to a 24X7 news channel. He gained great appreciation for his show the Newsnight and became a rather well known face in the media circles. He worked as a Senior Editor for NDTV 24X7 before moving to Times Now as the Editor in Chief. His daily debate and news analysis show - The Newshour with Arnab became one of the top ranked shows in the category, enjoying phenomenal TRP ratngs and astrong social media following. He resigned from Times Now on November 1, 2016 and is said to continue being in the Television sector but go the entrepreneurial way. Arnab has also authored a book Combating Terrorism: The Legal Challenge.

Arnab has won many awards including the 2003 Asian Television Award for Best Presenter or Anchor (Runner Up), the Society Young Achievers Award for excellence in the field of Media in 2007, Assamese of the Year Award by News Live as well as the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism (TV) by the Indian Express Group in the year 2010.

TRP Scam: Arnab Goswami Paid me Rs 40 Lakhs to Fix Ratings, Says BARC ex-CEO Partho Dasgupta
India.com News Desk | January 25, 2021 1:10 PM IST
According to Partho Dasgupta's statement with the Mumbai Police, Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami
TRP Scam: Arnab Goswami Paid me Rs 40 Lakhs to Fix Ratings, Says BARC ex-CEO Partho Dasgupta
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Arnab Goswami Chats: CWC Demands Parliamentary Probe on Violation of Nationals Security, Official Secrets Act
India.com News Desk | January 22, 2021 6:04 PM IST
The CWC expresses its grave concern at the revelations "exposing the sordid conversations that have
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WhatsApp Row Over Arnab: Maharashtra to Hold Meet Take Next Course of Action Tomorrow
India.com News Desk | January 18, 2021 6:50 PM IST
Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said the state government is looking
WhatsApp Row Over Arnab: Maharashtra to Hold Meet Take Next Course of Action Tomorrow
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TRP Scam Case: WhatsApp Chat Between Arnab Goswami And ex BARC CEO Leaked Online
India.com News Desk | January 15, 2021 6:56 PM IST
The TRP scam came to light in October last year when BARC alleged that certain television channels
TRP Scam Case: WhatsApp Chat Between Arnab Goswami And ex BARC CEO Leaked Online
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Republic TV's Arnab Goswami, Others Paid 'Lakhs' to BARC Officials for TRP Manipulations, says Mumbai Police
India.com News Desk | December 29, 2020 8:14 AM IST
The police remand note alleged that Goswami has given "payment in lakhs" to former BARC CEO
Republic TV's Arnab Goswami, Others Paid 'Lakhs' to BARC Officials for TRP Manipulations, says Mumbai Police
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UK Regulator Fines Arnab Goswami's Hindi News Channel Republic Bharat of £20,000 for Promoting 'Hate Speech'
India.com News Desk | December 23, 2020 10:11 PM IST
The British broadcasting regulator had imposed the fine on Arnab Goswami' Republic TV Bharat for
UK Regulator Fines Arnab Goswami's Hindi News Channel Republic Bharat of £20,000 for Promoting 'Hate Speech'
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Inconsistent With Basic Structure of Constitution: Maharashtra House Won't Reply to SC on 'Breach of Privilege' in Arnab's Case
India.com News Desk | December 16, 2020 8:51 AM IST
The proposals were passed unanimously in the Legislative Council as well in the State Assembly.
Inconsistent With Basic Structure of Constitution: Maharashtra House Won't Reply to SC on 'Breach of Privileg
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Google Year in Search 2020: Not Sushant, Joe Biden & Arnab Goswami Were The Most Searched People in 2020 | Top 10 List
Ritu Singh | December 11, 2020 1:57 PM IST
As the year comes to an end, Google released its annual 'Year in Search' list which shows the top
Google Year in Search 2020: Not Sushant, Joe Biden & Arnab Goswami Were The Most Searched People in 2020 | To
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Police Files Chargesheet Against Arnab Goswami in 2018 Suicide Case
India.com News Desk | December 4, 2020 7:52 PM IST
Arnab Goswami had moved the Bombay High Court on Thursday seeking a stay to the filing of
Police Files Chargesheet Against Arnab Goswami in 2018 Suicide Case
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SC Extends Arnab Goswami's Interim Bail in Abetment to Suicide Case
India.com News Desk | November 27, 2020 12:41 PM IST
The court had granted interim bail to Goswami on November 11, saying it will be "travesty of
SC Extends Arnab Goswami's Interim Bail in Abetment to Suicide Case
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Arnab Goswami’s Plea Against Privilege Notice Adjourned for Two weeks by SC
India.com News Desk | November 24, 2020 8:21 PM IST
The top court was hearing a plea filed by Arnab Goswami challenging a breach of privilege motion
Arnab Goswami’s Plea Against Privilege Notice Adjourned for Two weeks by SC
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#BoycottZomato Trends After Swara Bhasker Asks Company to Pull Out Ad From Republic TV
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 19, 2020 5:25 PM IST
Netizens boycott Zomato soon after Swara Bhasker pointed out the company for displaying ads on
#BoycottZomato Trends After Swara Bhasker Asks Company to Pull Out Ad From Republic TV
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No Apology, No Fine: Comedian Kunal Kamra on Consent For Contempt Proceedings Against Him
India.com News Desk | November 13, 2020 3:27 PM IST
Kamra's statement comes a day after Attorney General K K Venugopal consented to the initiation of
No Apology, No Fine: Comedian Kunal Kamra on Consent For Contempt Proceedings Against Him
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Arnab Goswami Comes Out of Taloja Jail, Hours After SC Grants Him Interim Bail
India.com News Desk | November 11, 2020 9:36 PM IST
Goswami was arrested on November 4 from his Lower Parel residence in Mumbai and taken to Alibaug in
Arnab Goswami Comes Out of Taloja Jail, Hours After SC Grants Him Interim Bail
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After Getting Relief From SC, Arnab Seeks Pre-arrest Bail in Case of Assault' on Woman Cop
India.com News Desk | November 11, 2020 8:22 PM IST
The development comes after the apex court granted him interim bail in a case of alleged abetment
After Getting Relief From SC, Arnab Seeks Pre-arrest Bail in Case of Assault' on Woman Cop
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Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami Granted Interim Bail By Supreme Court In 2018 Suicide Case
India.com News Desk | November 11, 2020 4:24 PM IST
Supreme Court orders Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and other co-accused be released on
Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami Granted Interim Bail By Supreme Court In 2018 Suicide Case
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Arnab's Bail Plea: We Are on Path of Destruction of Personal Liberty, Says SC; Asks Uddhav Govt to Ignore Republic TV Anchor's Taunts on TV
India.com News Desk | November 11, 2020 12:15 PM IST
Goswami was arrested on November 4 from his residence in Mumbai and taken to Alibaug in the case
Arnab's Bail Plea: We Are on Path of Destruction of Personal Liberty, Says SC; Asks Uddhav Govt to Ignore Rep
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SC to Hear Arnab Goswami’s Bail Plea in Alleged Abetment to Suicide Case on Wednesday
India.com News Desk | November 10, 2020 6:44 PM IST
The development comes after Goswami moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking interim bail in the
SC to Hear Arnab Goswami’s Bail Plea in Alleged Abetment to Suicide Case on Wednesday
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Arnab Goswami Moves SC Challenging Bombay HC Order Which Denied Him Interim Bail
PTI | November 10, 2020 2:05 PM IST
The Bombay high court had on Monday refused to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami and two others
Arnab Goswami Moves SC Challenging Bombay HC Order Which Denied Him Interim Bail
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Raigad Court Allows Cops to Grill Republic TV Chief Arnab Goswami For 3 Hours Daily
IANS | November 9, 2020 10:24 PM IST
The orders came in an application of November 5 by the Crime Branch of Raigad police seeking
Raigad Court Allows Cops to Grill Republic TV Chief Arnab Goswami For 3 Hours Daily
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