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| logo = Kannada_News_Today.png | | logo = Kannada_News_Today.png | ||
| logo_size = 150 | | logo_size = 150 | ||
| company_type = | | company_type = Private | ||
| foundation = March 2019 | | foundation = March 2019 | ||
| founder = Satish Raj Goravigere | |||
| country_of_origin = [[India]] | | country_of_origin = [[India]] | ||
| owner = Satish Raj Goravigere | | owner = Satish Raj Goravigere | ||
| industry = Internet services, Digital media | | industry = Internet services, Digital media | ||
| location = [[Bangalore, India]] | | location = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]] | ||
| num_employees = 200+ | | num_employees = 200+ | ||
| url = {{URL|https://kannadanews.today| | | url = {{URL|https://kannadanews.today|kannadanews.today}} | ||
| website_type = | | website_type = Digital media, Web Portal | ||
| language = [[Kannada]] | | language = [[Kannada]] | ||
| current_status = Active | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kannada News Today''' is | '''Kannada News Today''' is a [[Kannada language|Kannada]]-language digital news platform based in [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/satish-raj-goravigere-receives-the-outstanding-media-contributor-award/81892126.html |title=Satish Raj Goravigere Receives the Outstanding Media Contributor Award |date=2025-06-14 |website=Ahmedabad Mirror |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-06-14|title=Revolutionizing Indian News: AI Anchors Leading the Realism Wave {{!}} Business Upturn|url=https://www.businessupturn.com/technology/internet/revolutionizing-indian-news-ai-anchors-leading-the-realism-wave/|access-date=2025-05-10|website=Business Upturn}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-06-14|title=Kannada News Today Marks Six Years of Regional Journalism Excellence - TheEntrepreneurPost|url=https://theentrepreneurpost.com/kannada-news-today-marks-six-years-of-regional-journalism-excellence/|access-date=2025-05-10|language=en-US}}</ref> It was founded in March 2019 by [[journalist]] '''Satish Raj Goravigere'''. <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://tandavmedia.com/the-untold-story-of-media-through-the-pen-of-satish-raj-goravigere/ |title=ज़मीनी सच्चाइयों की कलम से, पत्रकार सतीश राज गोरविगेरे की ‘राइटिंग निब’ में छुपी मीडिया की अनसुनी दास्तान |date=2025-06-14 |work=Tandav Media |access-date=2025-06-06 |language=hi}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://jansamparktime.com/satish-raj-goravigere-receives-outstanding-media-contributor-of-the-year-2024-award/ |title=जर्नलिस्ट सतीश राज गोरविगेरे को मिला ‘2024 का बेस्ट मीडिया कंट्रीब्यूटर’ अवॉर्ड |date=2025-06-14 |work=Jansampark Time |access-date=2025-06-06 |language=hi}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://kannadanews.today/author/satish-raj-goravigere/ |title=Satish Raj Goravigere, Journalist and Media Founder |website=Kannada News Today |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> In 2025, an [[English]]-language counterpart named '''Timesnib''' was introduced to cover national and international topics. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-06-14|title=Hyper-Local Journalism Takes Center Stage: Sadhana Awards Debut in January 2026 - India CSR|url=https://indiacsr.in/hyper-local-journalism-takes-center-stage-sadhana-awards-debut-in-january-2026/|access-date=2025-05-10|website=India CSR}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-06-14|title=Celebrating Grassroots Media: The Inaugural Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Awards! - The Democrat|url=https://www.thedemocrat.in/article/15568/sadhana-hyper-local-journalism-awards|access-date=2025-05-10|website=The Democrat}}</ref> | ||
== Background == | |||
The platform was established with the goal of making news accessible in [[Kannada]] for a wide audience across [[Karnataka]]. Since its launch, it has covered topics such as regional developments, governance, social issues and public interest subjects. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-06-14|title=Kannada News Today Celebrates 6 Years of Journalism & Future Plans - Quora Magazine|url=https://quoramagazine.com/kannada-news-today-celebrates-6-years-of-journalism-future-plans/|access-date=2025-06-06|language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|last=Milton|first=John|date=2025-06-14|title=Karnataka’s Digital Media Begin US-Focused Expansion - TedXMagazine|url=https://tedxmagazine.com/karnatakas-digital-media-begin-us-focused-expansion/|access-date=2025-06-06|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
== Innovation in News Media == | |||
Kannada News Today is considered one of the first media outlets in [[Karnataka]] to experiment with Realistic AI-powered news anchors, introducing digital tools into the way news is presented. These efforts reflect its focus on adopting [[technology]] in [[journalism]] to enhance user engagement and storytelling formats. <ref>{{cite web |title=Revolutionizing Indian News: AI Anchors Leading the Realism Wave |url=https://www.businessupturn.com/technology/internet/revolutionizing-indian-news-ai-anchors-leading-the-realism-wave/ |website=Business Upturn |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=AI Anchors Transforming Indian News: A Leap Towards Realism |url=https://moneynomical.com/ai-anchors-transforming-indian-news-a-leap-towards-realism/ |website=Moneynomical |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> | |||
== Recognition == | |||
Over the years, the platform and its founder have received several honors: | |||
* '''Rajyotsava Honor (2023)''' – by ''Janapada Sahitya Mattu Patrika Vedike'' <ref>{{cite web |title=Satish Raj Goravigere awarded for journalism efforts in Karnataka |url=https://english.loktej.com/article/18875/satish-raj-goravigere-awarded-for-journalism-efforts-in-karnataka |website=Loktej English |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> | |||
* '''Media Contribution Award (2024)''' – by the ''Karnataka Media and Communications Forum (KMCF)'' <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.apnnews.com/journalist-satish-raj-goravigere-honoured-for-media-contributions/ |title=Journalist Satish Raj Goravigere honoured for media contributions |date=2025-06-14 |website=APN News |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> | |||
* '''Excellence in Regional Source Award''' – presented by ''Janapada Mattu Kreeda Sangha'', a cultural organization.<ref>{{cite web |title=Regional Digital Media Platform Receives Recognition for Its Contribution |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/regional-digital-media-platform-receives-recognition-for-its-contribution/2598954/ |website=ThePrint |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> | |||
== Initiatives == | |||
In addition to news publication, Kannada News Today has also initiated activities beyond regular reporting. In 2024, the platform introduced the '''Sadhana Awards''' to recognize grassroots journalists working in different districts of [[Karnataka]]. <ref>{{cite web |title=Debut of Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Awards to Celebrate Grassroots Media in 2026 |url=https://mangobunch.in/tech/debut-of-sadhana-hyper-local-journalism-awards-to-celebrate-grassroots-media-in-2026/ |website=Mango Bunch |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=ಜನವರಿ 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ 'ಸಾಧನಾ ಹೈಪರ್-ಲೋಕಲ್ ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ' ಆರಂಭ |url=https://vijayaprabha.com/latest-news/sadhana-hyper-local-journalism-awards-to-launch-in-january-2026/ |website=Vijayaprabha |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> The same year, it also began conducting media literacy workshops in rural communities and [[government]] colleges, focusing on responsible news consumption and awareness of misinformation. <ref>{{cite web |title=Media literacy campaign gains ground in Karnataka under journalists leadership |url=https://upchronicle.com/media-literacy-campaign-gains-ground-in-karnataka-under-journalists-leadership/ |website=UP Chronicle |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Breaking Barriers in Journalism: Course for Aspiring Reporters Across India |url=https://indiashorts.com/breaking-barriers-in-journalism-course-for-aspiring-reporters-across-india/241393/ |website=India Shorts |date=2025-06-14 |access-date=2025-06-06}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[https://kannadanews.today/ Official Website] | *[https://kannadanews.today/ Official Website] | ||
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