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CNN-IBN gets massive support for it Social Campaigns
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN, India’s leading English News Channel has yet again proved that it believes in delivering news which is above noise and touches the lives of people. Going with the mantra ‘Journalism of Change’, the channel has brought positivity to a lot of lives through its inclusive and impactful journalism. Recently, CNN-IBN initiated two public service campaigns, namely ‘Save Arian’ in association with change.org and ‘Go Monica’. While the former intended to help Arian, a 12-year old boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder called Hunter’s Syndrome, the latter set out to support acid attack victim Monica Singh and make her dream of pursuing higher studies abroad come true.
The channel diligently showcased the stories of Arian and Monica and appealed to the country to come forward and contribute wholeheartedly to save the child’s life and to help 28 years old Monica in fulfilling her dream of pursuing education from New York’s Parsons School of Design. The country did respond to the channel’s call and came together to contribute Rs. 30 Lakhs to save the 12 year old Arian’s life. Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil also pledged to help Monica. Donations also poured in from all across the globe to help Monica resulting in the accumulation of 44,000 dollars for her tuition fee. The Arian campaign achieved landmark success when a US based pharmaceutical company decided to provide free medicines to Arian for the rest of his life.
CNN-IBN is thankful to all its viewers for their overwhelming support and making our campaigns a huge success. Indeed, the channel stays committed to taking the ‘Journalism of Change’ forward for we do not just report, we care.
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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.
