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CNN anchor Rick Sanchez is fired
MUMBAI: Anchor Rick Sanchez was fired from CNN on 1 October, a day after he made offensive comments about Jews on a radio talk show.
Sanchez reportedly claimed that political satirist Jon Stewart, who is Jewish, “is a bigot” and that American television is “ruled by people like Stewart”.
From various sources who quoted Sanchez verbatim, this is what Sanchez said, amidst talks on Pete Dominick‘s XM Sirius radio show: “He [Jon Stewart] is such a minority! I mean, you know [sarcastically]… I‘m telling you that everybody who runs CNN is a lot like Stewart, and a lot of people who run all the other networks are a lot like Stewart, and [sarcastically] to imply that somehow they — the people in this country who are Jewish — are an oppressed minority? Yeah.”
“Rick Sanchez is no longer with the company,” a CNN spokesperson said. “We thank Rick for his years of service and we wish him well.”
Sanchez‘s programme on CNN, called Rick‘s List, was aimed at bringing their viewers into a “national conversation” by means of social networking sites such as Twitter.
CNN said another programme, CNN Newsroom, will replace Sanchez‘s 3-5 pm local time slot.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
