A major leadership change has happened at a top Hindi news outlet. On January 5, 2026, senior journalist Saurabh Dwivedi resigned. He stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Lallantop and India Today Hindi. He had led the platform for 12 years.
Following his departure, Kuldeep Mishra has taken over. He is now the head of The Lallantop’s editorial team. This shift has brought attention to Mishra’s own career and family.
Who is Kuldeep Mishra’s Wife, Prateeksha Pandey?
Kuldeep Mishra is married to Prateeksha Pandey. She is also a journalist. Prateeksha currently works as a Senior Associate Editor at India Today. She has held this role since May 2023.
Based in Noida, she contributes to India Today’s Hindi magazine and digital platforms. Before this, she worked at The Lallantop for nearly seven years. She served there as an Assistant Editor.
She also had a brief stint at YourStory as an Editor. There, she worked on audio and video content.
Their Personal Life and Love Story
Kuldeep Mishra and Prateeksha Pandey share a professional background. Both have worked for India Today Group and The Lallantop. They also share an educational background. Both studied at Delhi University.
Kuldeep graduated in 2010. Prateeksha graduated in 2015. Their love story likely blossomed while working together. The couple got married in December 2020.
They celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in December 2025. Prateeksha shared sweet family photos on Instagram to mark the occasion.
The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on September 28, 2024. Prateeksha announced the news on social media. She has posted about motherhood but keeps her son’s face private.
They also have a pet cat. It often appears in her social media posts.
About Kuldeep Mishra’s New Role
Kuldeep Mishra is a veteran journalist. He has over 14 years of experience. He has worked in print, digital, TV, and radio. Before his promotion, he was the Executive Editor at The Lallantop.
He is known for anchoring shows like ‘The LT Show’ and ‘Netanagari’. He previously led the podcast division for India Today Group (Aaj Tak Radio). His past employers include BBC News Hindi, Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, and Dainik Bhaskar.
His promotion is seen as a generational shift. It follows Saurabh Dwivedi’s decision to pursue new creative projects outside the group.
