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Rajat Sharma

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief
India TV

Rajat Sharma, a prominent figure in the world of Indian media and journalism. He is best known for hosting the immensely popular show "Aap Ki Adalat," which has captured the hearts of not only our nation, but also audiences worldwide for the past three decades.

Rajat Sharma's illustrious career has seen him interact with renowned personalities from both India and around the globe. His courtroom has witnessed the interrogation of celebrities from every walk of life, a tradition that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Nearly two decades ago, Rajat Sharma embarked on a new venture, launching India TV, which has now risen to become one of the leading Hindi news channels in the country. Every night at 9 pm, millions tune in to watch his live news show, "Aaj Ki Baat," where his pungent commentary takes centre stage. But Rajat Sharma is more than just a television star. He is also a respected motivational speaker, often invited to share his insights in esteemed institutions worldwide. His influence extends far beyond the screen, as he is recognized as one of the most influential media icons across the globe.

In the realm of social media, Rajat Sharma reigns supreme, holding the top position among TV news personalities on Twitter, with an astounding 10.8 million followers. Born into humble beginnings and educated in ordinary schools, Rajat Sharma's merit got him into Shri Ram College of Commerce. Here, he formed bonds with individuals who went on to become world class leaders in their respective fields.

Rajat Sharma's involvement in student politics led to a period of imprisonment during the Emergency. Undeterred, he pursued his education, earning an M. Com from SRCC and venturing into the world of journalism. Remarkably, at the young age of 28, he assumed the role of editor for Onlooker magazine, followed by editorships at The Sunday Observer and The Daily. His exceptional reporting during that era is still celebrated in contemporary media. "Aap Ki Adalat" was already a nationwide sensation, when Rajat Sharma took the helm in 1993.

Over the years, it has garnered even more fame and name, with luminaries like President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gracing its stage during the show's 21st anniversary. Notably, it was on this platform that all three Khan superstars—Salman, Shahrukh, and Aamir Khan— appeared together for the first time on national television.

The impact of "Aap Ki Adalat" is undeniable. Icons like Swami Ramdev and Shahrukh Khan openly acknowledge how the show played a pivotal role in their rise to stardom. Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, who honoured Rajat Sharma with Padma Bhushan, urged him not to change his role, saying, "Please remain the public prosecutor of the people of India." This is the remarkable journey of Rajat Sharma, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of media and journalism.

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India | Nov 02, 2023, 05:10 PM IST

Apple believes you are being targeted by state-sponsored attackers who are trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID. These attackers are likely targeting you individually because of who you are or what you do. If your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker

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OPINION | MARATHA UNREST: A BIG CHALLENGE FOR EKNATH SHINDE

India | Oct 31, 2023, 05:25 PM IST

More than 4,000 protesters set fire to the Municipal Council office in Beed on Monday before ransacking the office and broke computer systems and furniture. In Chunabhatti, Mumbai, Maratha protesters sat on hunger strike in solidarity with Jarange-Patil.

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OPINION | ISRAEL BOMBS GAZA AS UN CALLS FOR TRUCE

India | Oct 28, 2023, 02:14 PM IST

With more attacks going on, the situation threatens to escalate into a bigger regional conflict, which is a worrying sign. Israel has the support of US, western powers and other countries.

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OPINION | WHY CONGRESS WANTS AN INVITE FOR RAM TEMPLE CONSECRATION?

India | Oct 27, 2023, 01:20 PM IST

Former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, in order to appease Muslim voters, got Muslim Personal Law amended in Parliament to overturn Supreme Court verdict in Shah Bano case.

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OPINION | INDIA'S BALANCED STAND ON ISRAEL, PALESTINE AND HAMAS

India | Oct 26, 2023, 02:42 PM IST

The US has taken Iran's threat seriously and has rushed its air defence systems to protect its military installations in the region. Clearly, the conflict seems to be heading towards a major conflagration beyond Gaza.

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OPINION | MODI ON DUSSEHRA: BEWARE OF CASTEISM AND REGIONALISM

India | Oct 26, 2023, 06:09 AM IST

The issues raised by Prime Minister Modi and RSS Chief Bhagwat in their speeches need to be pondered over carefully. Cruelty and barbarism in the name of religion must be condemned by all. Modi spoke about the true meaning of Ram Rajya, where all people live in peace.

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OPINION | HAND IN GLOVE: HAMAS, ISIS, AL QAEDA AND HEZBOLLAH

India | Oct 25, 2023, 05:59 AM IST

The Israeli army spokesperson said the simultaneous attack was not by a handful of terrorists, it was military attack by land, sea and air by well-trained terrorists. The Israeli army, he said, is now responding to murderous attacks with same intensity and it will not stop until Hamas is decimated.

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OPINION | MAHUA MOITRA HAS MUCH TO ANSWER

India | Oct 22, 2023, 09:21 AM IST

Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani has also sent a notarized affidavit repeating his charges against Mahua Moitra to the Ethics Committee. As of now, the notarized affidavit clearly rubbishes Moitra's charge that the businessman was "forced by PMO" to level the charges.

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OPINION | MAHUA MOITRA: MORALITY, MOTIVATION AND MISSION

India | Oct 20, 2023, 06:00 PM IST

The entire matter has gone to Parliament’s Ethics Committee because BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused Mahua Moitra of taking bribes from a businessman (Darshan) for asking questions in the House and he had urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to constitute an inquiry committee to look into the charges.

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OPINION | DEADLY ATTACK ON GAZA HOSPITAL IS SHOCKING, OUTRAGEOUS

India | Oct 19, 2023, 05:11 PM IST

While Hamas says it was “a deliberate attack” by Israeli armed forces, US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said that it was the result of a misfired rocket fired by a “terrorist group”.

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OPINION | WILL INFIGHTING AFFECT CONGRESS PROSPECTS IN MADHYA PRADESH?

India | Oct 19, 2023, 05:58 AM IST

At the press conference called for the launch of the party manifesto, Kamal Nath clarified why he told supporters to tear Digvijaya Singh’s clothes. From the banter, it was clear that Digivijaya Singh was not happy with Kamal Nath telling supporters to tear his clothes.

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OPINION | WHO IS SILENT OVER HAMAS’ ATROCITIES? AND WHY?

India | Oct 18, 2023, 06:39 PM IST

The present conflict threatens to blow up into a big regional crisis with the Iranian Foreign Minister issuing a warning about the possibility of Iran and its allies taking what he called “pre-emptive action” in response to Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza.

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OPINION | Hamas-Israel conflict: World is now divided into two camps

India | Oct 14, 2023, 02:39 PM IST

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met Israeli leaders and expressed solidarity. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of civilians have fled Gaza after Israel gave 24 hours' notice to Palestinians to evacuate the northern part before an expected ground offensive.

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OPINION | Israel: Brutal crimes by Hamas must be condemned unequivocally

India | Oct 12, 2023, 06:15 AM IST

The war has claimed 2,100 lives with Gaza alone witnessing the death of more than 900 people, including 260 children and 230 women while thousands have been wounded.

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OPINION | Challenges before Kejriwal

India | Oct 08, 2023, 06:14 AM IST

Congress spokesperson Gurdeep Singh Sappal, who was present at Sharad Pawar's meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, later reminded Arvind Kejriwal of how Congress had extended support to AAP in the past.

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OPINION | ED & CBI: Fevicol for Opposition unity

India | Oct 06, 2023, 08:59 PM IST

Despite Kejriwal’s claim that not a single rupee has been seized from the residences of any of his leaders, the ED in its remand application before the court disclosed that accused businessman Dinesh Arora had given Rs two crore cash at the residence of Sanjay Singh in two tranches.

OPINION | Sanjay Singh’s arrest : Kejriwal’s worries

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India | Oct 05, 2023, 06:31 PM IST

Kejriwal described the arrest as illegal and said, it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “nervousness”. Kejriwal said, “they will arrest many more opposition until the next general elections”.

OPINION | Women welfare: Modi has a good track record

OPINION | Women welfare: Modi has a good track record

India | Sep 21, 2023, 06:30 PM IST

Other Backward Classes and conducting a nationwide caste census. Sonia Gandhi, Dimple Yadav, Supriya Sule, Kanimozhi, took this line in their speeches.

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India | Sep 20, 2023, 05:09 PM IST

Questions have been raised about the probability of this law unlikely to be implemented by next year’s Lok Sabha elections because reservation of seats can be implemented only after publication of census, followed by a delimitation exercise.

OPINION | WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL : A GOOD BEGINNING, A NEW HOUSE

OPINION | WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL : A GOOD BEGINNING, A NEW HOUSE

India | Sep 19, 2023, 05:00 PM IST

On Monday, Parliament met for the last time in the old building with Prime Minister Narendra Modi bidding adieu to the old and ushering in the new.

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