Navika Kumar (News Anchor) Age, Wiki, Salary, Son, Net Worth

Navika Kumar, is a famous Indian News Anchor and journalist. She has made remarkable contributions to the field of broadcast journalism. Currently she is working as the Group Editor of Politics at Times Network, she is the host of the primetime show The Newshour on the TimesNow news channel.

In addition to her television journalism endeavors, Kumar has carved out a prominent role as an opinion columnist for prestigious publications such as The Economic Times and The Observer.

If you’re an admirer of Navika Kumar and want to know more about her, then you’ve come to the right place. 

In this article, we will discuss Navika Kumar biography, exploring her career, personal life, professional achievements, and various other facts. 

Navika Kumar Wiki

Navika Kumar was born on March 11, 1978 (Age: 46 years old). In her long career of more than 20 years, Kumar has established herself as a brave journalist who is dedicated to revealing the truth. She was born in Sindri, Jharkhand, and completed her education in Jharkhand. She began her journalism career in Delhi.

After covering the Common Wealth Games and Lalit Modi’s IPL scandal, she gained recognition as a notable journalist. She has become a well-known figure in the field of journalism. She enjoys reading books and traveling whenever she has free time.

Biography

Navika Kumar Education, Qualification

Navika Kumar finished her schooling at Carmel School in Digwadih, Jharkhand. After that, she continued her studies and earned a Master’s degree in arts, specializing in Political and Economics, from the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics.

From a young age, Navika had a keen interest in business and economics. She dreamt of becoming a research writer in this field ever since she was a child.

Relationship Status (Husband, Affairs)

Navika Kumar is happily marrie, her husband’s name is Sunil Marwah, who is a member of Bharat Soka Gakkai. They are blessed with two sons, namely Sidhant Kumar Marwah and Suchet Kumar Marwah.

Navika Kumar Family, Siblings

Navika Kumar mother’s name is Anju Chander, her father’s name is not known. She also has an elder sister named Surina Kapila.

Career

Navika begin her career as a business writer at the Economic Times newspaper. After a period of time, she made the decision to resign from her position and joined The Observer.

In 1995, Navika commenced working for the Indian Express in Chandigarh. However, due to her husband’s transfer to Delhi, she was relocated there and began working for The Indian Express in the same city.

In 2005, she begin her journey as a journalist at the Times Network. After dedicating 16 years to the organization, she was promoted to the esteemed role of Managing Editor. Additionally, Navika serves as the host of the widely popular primetime show “The Newshour” on the TimesNow news channel.

Navika Kumar’s Net Worth and Salary

Navika Kumar’s Net Worth is around $3 Million.

Social Media Profile

Twitter	@navikakumar
Facebook	@NavikaKumarTimesNow
Instagram	@navikakumar

Here are some lesser-known facts about Navika Kumar

• Navika Kumar includes non-vegetarian dishes in her diet.
• She gained widespread recognition for her coverage of the Common Wealth Games and the IPL scandal involving Lalit Modi.
• In 2018, she conducted an interview with Kuldip Singh Sengar, who was accused in the Unnao Rape case.
• During an interview, Navika openly discussed her political leanings, clarifying that people may perceive her as pro-BJP due to the party’s frequent presence on her channel. However, she emphasized her efforts to provide a platform for the Congress party as well, inviting them to debates and one-on-one interactions.
• In 2021, Navika garnered attention when she asked Neeraj Chopra, the gold medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, about his relationship status. Her question later became the subject of memes on social media.
• Navika is passionate about dogs and proudly owns a pet dog named Google Kumar.

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