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India News felicitates police officials across UP with ‘Shaurya Samman’
MUMBAI: In a glittering ceremony held at the Vivanta by Taj, the police force of Uttar Pradesh was felicitated by India News with Shaurya Samman, presented by Su-Kam,co–presented by Rajesh Masale and powered by Dreamz Infra Ventures with health partner Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. Under this unique initiative, the brave police officials of the Uttar Pradesh Police force were recognized for their contribution to the society.
The bravehearts who have contributed to the betterment of our society were felicitated across different categories by Akhilesh Yadav, Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest along with several other dignitaries, leaders and celebrities from Uttar Pradesh region.
The winners’ selection was made through a stringent selection process and were further adjudged by an eminent jury panel of Jagmohan Yadav, DGP, Uttar Pradesh; Justice Vishnu Sahai, Retired Judge of Allahabad High Court; Sandeep Pandey, Social Activist and Winner of Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership; Arvind Kumar Goel, Social Worker & Philanthropist and Deepak Chaurasia, Editor-in-Chief, India News.
The winners in different categories are:
. Outstanding Act of Bravery: Kapil Kumar, Constable, Moradabad
. Award for Bravery (posthumous): Martyr Bhudev Singh, Constable, Gautam Budh Nagar
. Outstanding Contribution in Solving Case: Rakesh Kumar Jaiswal, Sub-Inspector, Mau
.Outstanding Effort to Save Human Lives: Shiv Daras Prasad, FSO, Kanpur
. Outstanding Effort in Traffic Management: Madhusudan Singh, Constable, Ghaziabad
. Outstanding Effort in Community Building: Harish Vardhan, Sub-Inspector, Mathura
. Outstanding Effort in Training & Research: Ram Das Yadav, Major Hawaldar, Gorakhpur
. Outstanding Expert of Cyber-Crime Solutions: Sanjay Kumar Singh, Inspector, STF
. Lifetime Achievement Award: Avinash Chandra Mishra, Inspector, ATS
Speaking on this initiative, Kartikeya Sharma, Managing Director, iTV Network said, “On behalf of India News, I extend my gratitude to all the winners of Shaurya Samman. It’s a moment of pride to honour the police officials for their remarkable duty towards ensuring peace and prosperity in society.” He further adds, “Shaurya Samman recognizes the officials of the police force who have exhibited exceptional bravery and valour while carrying out their duties. It is a privilege for us to felicitate awardees who have rendered distinguished service to the society.”
Adding to that, Deepak Chaurasia, Editor-in-Chief, India News said, “Through Shaurya Samman awards we express our gratitude to the police force and share their exemplary acts of courage with millions of our viewers.”
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CNN-News18 to air live counting day coverage for five state election results on May 4
The channel is rolling out its biggest election coverage machinery yet for results day on 4th May
NOIDA: The votes have been cast. Now comes the reckoning. CNN-News18 is pulling out all the stops for results day on 4th May, when counting begins across five battleground states — West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry — in what promises to be one of the most closely watched electoral verdicts in recent memory.
The channel’s coverage, titled Battle for the States: The Verdict, kicks off at 7am and runs through the day across linear TV, connected television and YouTube. It is the culmination of CNN-News18’s multi-format editorial initiative, Battle for the States, which has tracked the polls from the beginning under the theme Road to Power.
At the operational heart of the coverage will be the Live Results Hub, the channel’s central command centre built to collate, verify and process real-time data flowing in from reporters stationed at counting centres across constituencies. The hub combines newsroom intelligence, analytics and on-the-ground reporting to deliver what the channel promises will be the fastest and most accurate results coverage in English news.
Leading the on-air charge will be primetime anchors Rahul Shivshankar, Anand Narasimhan, Aman Sharma, Nabila Jamal and Shivani Gupta. They will be joined by a wide panel of commentators including author Chetan Bhagat; GVL Narasimha Rao, senior leader of the BJP; Smita Prakash, editor of ANI; activist Saira Shah Halim; political analyst Sumanth C Raman; Abhijit Iyer Mitra, senior fellow at IPCS; Amitabh Tiwari, founder of VoteVibe; columnist Abhijit Majumdar; Nalin Mehta, managing editor of MoneyControl; political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla; senior journalist Subir Bhaumik; and political analyst Manojit Mandal.
Shivshankar, who serves as editorial affairs director at CNN-News18, set out the stakes plainly. “Counting day is one of the most watched events in the electoral cycle, where speed and credibility are tested in real time,” he said. “Battle for the States: The Verdict is built on that promise, combining ground reporting, sharp analysis and cutting-edge election technology to give viewers the clearest and fastest route to the verdict. On May 4, CNN-News18 will once again be the nation’s most trusted channel to witness democracy in action.”
Smriti Mehra, chief executive of English and Business News at Network18, framed the coverage in broader terms. “Elections are defining national events, and audiences turn to brands they trust in moments that matter,” she said. “CNN-News18 has consistently led from the front in every election coverage, and this special programming reflects the scale of our ambition and editorial strength.”
The channel has form here. It claims to have been India’s most preferred English news destination for election results for the past 20 years, covering everything from the 2024 general elections to the Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar and BMC polls on the back of what it calls an “Always First, Always Right” record. Five states, one day, and a nation waiting for answers. The clock starts at 7am on 4th May.
