Editorial Team

Our editorial team comprises seasoned journalists, defence analysts, subject matter experts, and industry insiders, ensuring the highest standards of journalism, accuracy, and analysis. To connect with our editorial team, email: editorial@rnamedia.in

Ram Kumar Kaushik

Editorial Director

Veteran Media Executive with over 25 years of distinguished leadership in news media; previously Group Managing Editor at iTV Network, steering major brands such as NewsX and India News.


NC Bipindra

Editor-at-Large

Esteemed Defence and Strategic Affairs Editor bringing more than 30 years of expertise covering defence and national security; formerly with leading platforms like Bloomberg, Press Trust of India, and Times of India.

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Aritra Banarjee

Assistant Editor (Special Projects)

Military author, and Defence and Strategic Affairs Journalist with 6 years of experience across print, digital, and TV; reporting from major aerospace & security events in Europe and conflict zones in Kashmir; previously with WION.

Smruti Deshpande

Principal Correspondent

Journalist covering defence and security for over five years. She has previously worked with The Print and FORCE Magazine.





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Huma Siddiqui

Contributing Editor

Acclaimed Defence and Foreign Affairs Journalist, with over three decades of insightful reporting and analysis; former senior correspondent at Financial Express, specialising in international diplomacy and strategic matters.

Shashwat Gupta Ray

Contributing Editor

A seasoned defence and strategic affairs journalist with over 20 years of experience in print and digital media. Previously Deputy Editor at Herald Group of Publications and Resident Editor at Gomantak Times, he has extensively covered major events including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and Maoist insurgencies.

Himanshi Singh

Himanshi Singh

Chief Copyeditor

Journalist with over 7+ years of experience across business, finance, national and international affairs. She has worked on diverse and challenging assignments, bringing analytical depth to stories at the intersection of economics and geopolitics. Previously Chief Copy Editor at ET NOW and Times NOW Business, she has covered corporate developments, policy shifts, and global market trends with clarity and precision.

Shreya Mundhra

Senior Correspondent

Former Foreign Affairs journalist at Firstpost with 4 years of experience across business and strategic affairs reporting; previously with Times Network and Storytailors. Contributor to Financial Express and Times of India, her work has featured on the covers of Geopolitics magazine, and she served as Editorial Consultant for Indian Navy @75: Reminiscing The Voyage. Graduated in Political Science from Hindu College, University of Delhi.

Mehak Farooq

Multi-media Producer-cum-Correspondent

Radio Jockey, Voice-over Artist, and Emcee with over 5+ years of broadcasting experience; recognised as the youngest RJ from Kashmir. Former host of flagship shows on Radio Raabta 90.8 FM, she collaborated with UNICEF during the COVID-19 pandemic and was awarded the GOC-in-C Northern Command Commendation Card in 2022.



Prakhya Singh

Prakhya Singh

Editorial Assistant

A graduate from the CCSU University, Prakhya Singh holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. She has previously interned with The Times of India and Sahara.