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Battle for Delhi
MUMBAI: This week, on Battle for the States, CNN-IBN delves into the politics of Delhi as various contenders compete for the position of CM. The special show will feature the present CM Sheila Dikshit, who has ruled Delhi unchallenged for the last 15 years. After serving three terms as CM, she is aiming for a record fourth term. Faced with corruption charges, breakdown of law and order and often held responsible for Delhi’s rising prices, CNN-IBN evaluates whether Sheila Dikshit is going to make it this time or not. With the Aam Aadmi Party targeting Sheila’s traditional vote base and Arvind Kejriwal contesting against Sheila in New Delhi, will the current CM prove her mettle? Watch as CNN-IBN’s Pallavi Ghosh assesses her chances on the Campaign Trail with Sheila Dikshit.
Don’t miss Battle for Delhi: Campaign Trail with Sheila Dikshit on Saturday, Nov 30th @ 8:30 PM and Sunday, Dec 1st @10:30 PM, only on CNN-IBN.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
