Akansha Pandey

Akansha Pandey is a Senior Sub Editor at The Daily Jagran. Based in Noida, she specialises in delivering accurate, timely and reader-focused journalism across a versatile range of beats, including national affairs, world news, hyperlocal developments and crime. She is particularly skilled in digital storytelling, blending rapid-response breaking news with in-depth explainers and social series.

Akansha has contributed to the coverage of major national and international events, such as the Iran-Israel conflict, Operation Sindoor, the Union Budget, the Air India crash, and state elections in Bihar, Maharashtra and Punjab. Her professional background also includes significant experience in political consultancy, where she managed strategic content, speeches and digital collaterals for political leaders.

Akansha holds an MBA in Media Business Management from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Allahabad. Fluent in English and Hindi, she is an expert in newsroom coordination and real-time reporting. Outside the newsroom, she is an avid traveler, enjoys playing badminton and listening to music.