In the high-stakes world of broadcast journalism, where credibility is currency and clarity is king, Neha Khanna has carved out a reputation as one of India’s most authoritative voices on geopolitics and international affairs. With 22 years of experience spanning India’s leading news networks, she has evolved from a promising legal correspondent to a commanding primetime anchor whose insights shape how millions understand the world’s most complex stories.
Today, as Senior Anchor and Editorial Advisor at Times of India Digital, Khanna helms ‘Global Pulse,’ a weekly primetime show that deconstructs the week’s most significant geopolitical developments. Her daily show ‘Headlines@8’ keeps viewers abreast of breaking news, while her fortnightly podcast ‘Deep Focus’ for Chintan Research Foundation offers nuanced conversations with experts on geopolitics, economics, and climate.
What distinguishes Khanna in a crowded media landscape is her unwavering commitment to depth over drama. Her journey began at NDTV in 2004, where she spent 13 formative years mastering the craft—from covering courtrooms to anchoring flagship shows like ‘The Buck Stops Here.’ She reported landmark Supreme Court judgments, traveled with India’s External Affairs Minister, and covered Prime Minister Modi’s historic UN General Assembly address in 2015.
Her international credentials are equally impressive. Selected for prestigious fellowships including the UN Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship, the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program, and most recently, the Jefferson Fellowship in 2024—where she was the only Indian journalist chosen—Khanna brings a global perspective to her analysis. She’s interviewed everyone from former Israeli Prime Ministers to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci during the pandemic, from Ukrainian officials to Indian cabinet ministers.
In 2025, her documentary on the October 7 attacks in Israel, featuring interviews with victims and hostages, showcased her ability to humanize geopolitical tragedies. A Chevening Scholar from the London School of Economics and BBC Parliament alumna, Khanna represents a rare breed: the journalist-scholar who translates complexity into clarity without sacrificing substance.
