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IBN7 launches two shows for late night
MUMBAI: Hindi news channel IBN7 is launching two new shows, Jaagte Raho Hoshiyaar and Mumbai News, for late night.
Starting today, the new programmes will highlight the news and current affairs of the day in different ways. While Jaagte Raho… will showcase the news in a lighter vein, Mumbai Metro will focus on the major news of the day pertaining to the Mumbai city.
Jaagte Raho will be telecast from Monday to Friday at 11 pm, bringing in a new style of news presentation by focusing on the important events with a humorous twist. The anchor-led show will move away from the staid image of most news and current affairs shows, IBN7 said.
The anchor will be dressed in Haryanvi attire and the day’s top news will be presented in a Haryanvi tone with punch and satire.
Mumbai News, on the other hand, will air at 11:30 pm (Monday to Friday) and will essentially be a city bulletin capturing all the news and events of the day in Mumbai. From the world of business to Bollywood tidbits, from political upheavals to news pertaining to politics, law and order and the judiciary, the programme will feature all the important news of the day from the “Maximum City.”
Says IBN7 managing editor Ashutosh, “The new shows are a continuation of our endeavour and commitment to providing differentiated programming to our discerning viewers, whether it is by showcasing hard news with a humorous touch or by providing in-depth news about the events impacting the financial hub of India, Mumbai.”
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
Babar Azam’s comical diving attempt goes viral as league introduces anti-dew measures.
MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
