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News18’s ‘Chunaav Express’ travels across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh; captures the pulse of the voters
Mumbai: With elections on in full swing in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, News18 has been at the forefront of bringing shows that are innovative and more importantly, that bring the voter’s voice to the forefront. One such show that is live on both News18 Rajasthan as well as News18 Madhya Pradesh / Chhattisgarh is Chunav Express. The show is a power-packed offering that takes viewers on an exciting electoral ride. News18’s branded vehicle is traversing many assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan to capture the pulse of the voters during the ongoing Assembly Elections. The insightful format of the show has been bringing together local political leaders including candidates contesting the elections and the voters face to face in an on-ground setting. This format lends itself really well to lively and unfiltered discussions where both can present their perspectives on the on-going elections.
News18 Network has won much acclaim for its coverage of elections over the years – given its inclusive formats, insightful coverage, diverse opinions, and speedy updates. Shows such as Chunav Express that directly include viewers in the electoral discourse add tremendously to the credibility that the network enjoys with the audiences, making it the default go-to destination for any news relating to elections.
Tune in to ‘Chunaav Express’ on News18 Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh and News18 Rajasthan from Monday to Saturday at 7.55 pm.
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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.
