Pranab Dhal Samanta is a journalist whose byline is trusted in the areas of national politics, governance, security, and international affairs, a field he has covered for over two decades. He contributes his column, 'State of Play,' regularly to The Economic Times.

Throughout his career, Samanta has reported extensively both within India and internationally, including from countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and Israel. He has also led reporting teams across various organizations.