Navika Kumar is a veteran journalist and currently serves as Group Editor – Politics at Times Network, driving the editorial strategy across Times Now, ET Now, Mirror Now, and TimesNowNews.com. She also holds the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Times Now Navbharat channel. With nearly three decades of experience in Indian journalism, she has built deep expertise in political and policy reporting. Navika has led high-impact investigations into major national stories, including the Office-for-Profit case, CWG scam, Augusta-Westland case, and the Aircel-Maxis deal. As a prime-time anchor, she hosts flagship shows such as The Newshour and Frankly Speaking, known for her incisive questioning and sharp analysis. She blends subject-matter expertise with strong editorial leadership and is known for bold, policy-driven journalism that consistently holds power to account and shapes public discourse on some of the most pressing political issues in India.