11/09/2026
Milan Bahadur Chettri Makes His Mark on the Global Stage of Journalism.
Journalism is not merely about reporting and presenting the news. It carries the responsibility of bringing important developments from society, the nation and the wider world to the public. For Milan Bahadur Chettri, who has remained actively associated with journalism for many years, that responsibility has taken him to some of the world's most significant international forums.
As Managing Editor of DSTV India News and DSTV Darjeeling, Chettri has covered major national and international events, including high-level summits involving global leaders and policymakers. Over the years, his work has given him the opportunity to report directly from international platforms and bring major political, economic, diplomatic and environmental developments to viewers and readers, particularly within the Nepali-speaking and Gorkha communities.
Chettri has so far been associated with the coverage of a number of major international summits, including three G20 summits, three BRICS summits, two G7 summits, two sessions connected with the United Nations climate process, the BIMSTEC Summit and COP29. His continued presence at such events has made him one of the most prominent journalists from West Bengal and the North-East to regularly cover international summits.
One of the important milestones in his career came in 2023, when he had the opportunity to extensively cover the G20 Summit hosted by India.
In 2024, Chettri was invited to Bangladesh in connection with the country's parliamentary elections, where he participated as an international observer and completed his responsibilities during the electoral process.
The same year proved to be particularly significant for his international journalistic journey. He travelled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to cover the G20 Summit and subsequently covered the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. During his visit to Russia, he also secured an interview on behalf of DSTV India News with a senior Russian leader, adding another notable achievement to his professional record.
Later in 2024, Chettri travelled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to cover the COP29 climate conference, representing his media organisation at one of the world's most important gatherings on climate change.
His international assignments continued in 2025. He participated in the BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro and also attended the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. Through his continued presence at these global events, Chettri has maintained the visibility of Nepali-speaking journalism on international platforms.
In June 2025, he travelled to Alberta, Canada, to cover the G7 Summit through DSTV India News. During the same year, he also attended a major United Nations climate-related programme in Bonn, Germany, where he spent several days covering discussions and developments related to global climate issues.
Chettri was also selected to participate in the G20 Summit held in South Africa in November 2025, where he was among the Nepali-speaking journalists associated with the coverage of the high-profile international gathering.
His journey is set to continue with the BRICS Summit scheduled to be held in India in 2026, where he is again expected to take part as a journalist.
For Chettri, however, these international assignments represent more than professional achievements. As a journalist from the Darjeeling region and a member of the Nepali-speaking media fraternity, his continued presence at global forums has helped create greater visibility for voices that are often underrepresented in international journalism.
With years of experience, consistent involvement in international reporting and a growing record of coverage from major global summits, Milan Bahadur Chettri's journey stands as an example for aspiring journalists. His work has also contributed to strengthening the connection between Nepali and Gorkha journalism and the wider international media landscape.
