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CNN-IBN presents ‘Vanakkam Chennai 375’
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN brings to its viewers ‘Vanakkam Chennai 375’, a special programming to celebrate the 375th birth anniversary of Chennai. Starting August 18, the channel has aired various stories that have brought forth various aspects and unknown facts about Chennai – allowing viewers to experience the city like never before. This special coverage has focused on the history, culinary traditions, historic monuments and rare archival images of the city. This special coverage will conclude with a half hour show that will bring to live all that makes Chennai the special city that it is – from the over 200 heritage buildings to filter coffee, idli sambhar dosa treats at the iconic city eateries, from the oldest surviving studio in India – AVM Studios – to the city’s rich cultural traditions involving Carnatic music and Bharatnatyam.
Don’t miss the half hour culminating special of “Vanakkam Chennai” on Friday, 22nd August @ 8.30 PM; with a repeat telecast on Saturday @ 7.30 PM, only on CNN-IBN.
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India Today Group debuts AI anchor ‘Sutra’ at AI Impact Summit 2026
Sutra aims to simplify live policy debates using sovereign AI models
NEW DELHI: India Today Group has unveiled Sutra, an AI-driven news anchor designed to deliver real-time, contextual reporting, marking the group’s latest push to integrate artificial intelligence into mainstream journalism.
The AI anchor was introduced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi and developed in collaboration with BharatGen, with the initiative showcased by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
India Today Group said Sutra is built to navigate complex policy discussions and fast-moving developments by synthesising information into concise, accessible insights, aimed at narrowing the gap between high-level debates and public understanding. The AI anchor was used to surface live takeaways from key sessions at the summit.
India Today Group chief AI officer Nilanjan Das, said the project was focused on clarity and accessibility without diluting editorial rigour. He added that working with BharatGen aligned the group’s AI ambitions with India’s broader push towards sovereign technology capabilities.
BharatGen CEO Rishi Bal, said the partnership reflected a shift from basic automation towards deeper contextual intelligence in media. He emphasised the importance of indigenous, multimodal AI models capable of understanding Indian languages, regional dialects and cultural nuance, particularly as AI-driven news formats gain traction.
The launch positions India Today Group among the first major Indian media houses to deploy an AI anchor backed by home-grown technology, underscoring a growing convergence between journalism, public policy and sovereign AI infrastructure.
