Smita Prakash is an Indian journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Asian News International (ANI), one of India’s largest multimedia news agencies. With decades of experience in broadcast journalism, she has been a prominent figure in political reporting and high-profile interviews, including an exclusive interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 that drew national attention. Prakash has played a central role in ANI’s editorial direction and expansion, particularly in the digital and video news domains. Her work places her at the intersection of media and politics in India, and she is recognized for her influential presence in Indian television news journalism.