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Zee News release new brand films ‘Soch Badlo Desh Badlo’
MUMBAI: It indeed has been a time of great pride for ZEE NEWS as it was declared the No. 1 trusted Hindi News Channel (Source: The Brand Trust Report – India Study 2016 – study by TRA Research Pvt. Ltd.) and also bagged 5 trophies at the IndianTelevision.com NT Awards for the relentless coverage, creative acumen, extensive insights and web engagement that Zee News has represented, over the years.
The recent conversion of Zee News, to a Free to Air (FTA) channel will help in delivering unbiased and path breaking content that empower citizens across the length and breadth of the country. While Zee News’ mission has always been to nurture more informed and aware citizens, the FTA Marketing campaign will aid Rural India to explore moments of optimism and become more informed, creating value and making a difference to their lives. With this objective in mind, we have created 2 new brand films. To quote Pooja Gupta, Marketing Head, ZMCL, “as a pioneer in the industry, Zee News seeks to reinforce its commitment through engaging and thought provoking content. The brand strategy of the films was to provide differentiated content which cuts through the morass of the market by focusing on positive, informative, and interactive communication. The context and creative thought behind the films intend to focus on news that affects people, that they can use in their daily lives, and that ‘upgrades’, and not just ‘updates’.
Zee News also expects the audience profile for news ecosystem to gradually transform and include the entire family with a mind of their own, that reflects their attitude, life, trials and aspirations. People have awakened to their rights and are beginning to take a stand. When a thought awakens, it awakens a nation. The new brand films upholding the tag line of – Soch Badlo Desh Badlo, strive to set an enabling agenda to empower people for a better and a more informed life and to urge them to make a positive impact on the development of the country.
Pooja further believes,” social media is a powerful vehicle for sampling content and building a brand. Hence, we are promoting the brand films extensively on all our social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. You may watch the films by clicking on the below links, too! Together let us change our thoughts and help bring about the change in the country for the better!”
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
