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Karan Rajendra Darda elected INS President; Tanmay Maheshwari appointed Deputy President
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM
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The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) elected veteran journalist Karan Rajendra Darda as its new president and named Tanmay Maheshwari as deputy president during its 87th general meeting.
The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) convened its 87th general meeting, during which members voted to appoint Karan Rajendra Darda as the organization’s president. Darda, a senior figure in the Indian media landscape, will now lead the society that represents the country's print newspaper industry.
Alongside Darda’s elevation, Tanmay Maheshwari was elected as deputy president, taking on a key role in supporting the society’s strategic initiatives and advocacy work. Both leaders are expected to focus on issues such as digital transformation, revenue sustainability, and press freedom.
The election results were announced by the INS secretariat and are expected to shape the body’s agenda for the coming year, as the industry navigates challenges posed by changing readership patterns and advertising markets.
Industry observers note that the new leadership may prioritize collaboration among member publications to strengthen collective bargaining power and to promote standards of journalism across the nation.
The INS will hold its next council meeting later this year to outline specific policy proposals and to engage with government stakeholders on media‑related reforms.
Alongside Darda’s elevation, Tanmay Maheshwari was elected as deputy president, taking on a key role in supporting the society’s strategic initiatives and advocacy work. Both leaders are expected to focus on issues such as digital transformation, revenue sustainability, and press freedom.
The election results were announced by the INS secretariat and are expected to shape the body’s agenda for the coming year, as the industry navigates challenges posed by changing readership patterns and advertising markets.
Industry observers note that the new leadership may prioritize collaboration among member publications to strengthen collective bargaining power and to promote standards of journalism across the nation.
The INS will hold its next council meeting later this year to outline specific policy proposals and to engage with government stakeholders on media‑related reforms.