Mumbai: In a bid to bolster the coverage of primetime news, iTV Network has brought on board Anuraag Muskaan as host for its multi- format primetime news show "Jaagtey Raho". The show is slated to be broadcast on India News for 60 minutes and will be aired from Monday to Friday at 9 p.m.

iTV network said the motto of the show is to capture and transmit fresh news updates regularly in the fields ranging from current affairs to politics. "Specially packaged to accommodate the diversified interests of Indian viewers, the show will also explore all aspects of the major stories of the day along with various segments such as speed news, positive news, social media integration and interviews which will add more depth to the coverage," it added.

With a career spread over two decades, Muskaan has worked with established names in the media domain such as Jain TV, ETV Urdu, Sahara Samay, Star News, RajyaSabha TV, India TV, India News and most recently at ABP News as a primetime anchor where he hosted his signature show "Ghanti Bajao".

“Anuraag is a remarkable talent and his history of creative ingenuity and fluency will move iTV network in promising new directions that connect directly with what our viewers are seeking," said iTV Network founder Kartikeya Sharma. "I am thrilled to welcome him to the brand and extremely excited to be introducing his new primetime show which has been specially curated, keeping in mind the viewers’ needs and concerns.”

"I look forward to working with the talented editors and reporters to define what's next for iTV network. The network has such a rich history, and I'm excited to be a part of its future," said Muskaan.

Apart from India News channel, the show will be aired on the channel's social media assets and on OTT platforms - Zee5, Dailyhunt, JioTV, Shemaroo, Mzaalo, Watcho, Flipkart, Paytm, Tatasky, Vodafone Play, and MX Player