Veteran Journalists Discuss Editorial Decision-Making at India Today Conclave 2026

At the India Today Conclave 2026, veteran journalists including Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie and others participated in a simulated editorial meeting to discuss selecting impactful cover stories. They emphasized rigorous debate focused on news value, timeliness, and reader relevance, with Purie highlighting frontline reporting, including efforts to send correspondents to conflict zones like Tehran. The panel reflected on decades of newsroom experience shaping India Today's covers through critical scrutiny and editorial responsibility.