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IBN7 presents ‘Ache Din Aayenge Kya?’
MUMBAI: After a successful Election campaign, the new government now faces the enormous task of delivering on its promise of ‘acche din aane wale hain’. As the nation prepares for the Modi government’s first Budget, IBN7 presents ‘Ache Din Ayenge kya?’ an exhaustive line up of special programming on Budget 2014 – to analyse and understand if better times truly lie ahead!
‘Ache Din Ayenge kya?’ will bring to the viewers a sharp and precise overview of numerous issues facing the Indian economy. The channel’s experienced team of reporters and anchors along with noted panelists will try to examine options available to the government for driving economic reforms, boosting growth and controlling deficits. From discussions on what the budget 2014 is likely to hold, to opinions from the common people–IBN7 will have it all.
This series that has already gone live on IBN7 will have 12 half hour special episodes, addressing the issues of Inflation, Tax, Education, Housing, Water & sanitation, Power, Women special, Railway special, Business Environment, Growth, Price Rise, Local Urban travel especially the Mumbai Locals.
Additionally, IBN7 will also feature 3 special Budget related segments:
YUVA – will aim to evaluate if the new government is aligned to the needs and expectations of the youth of the nation. Through video bytes, they will be given a chance of voicing their concerns and getting the government to address the same.
AGAR MAIN FM HOTA – will be a compilation of the common man’s suggestions to the Finance Minister on possible steps that he could take to push the economy. In line with IBN7’s consistent effort to give a voice to the nation, Agar Main FM Hota will serve as a platform for people across various strata of society to voice their opinions and expectations from this budget.
BUDGET YATRA – will take the viewers through a journey from the first ever Union Budget in 1952 to the last union budget in 2013. This special segment will present glimpses of all the budgets presented till date, as a build up to Budget 2014.
Don’t miss the special pre-budget programming, “Ache Din Ayenge Kya” from Monday-Friday @ 8.30 PM, only on IBN7.
News Broadcasting
News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
