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Star News lines-up slew of programmes on Bihar election saga
MUMBAI: With the Bihar going to polls this month, Star News will provide coverage of the polls with continuous updates, live on-ground debates, opinion polls, exit polls and much more. Star News has lined up a slew of special programming to keep viewers abreast of the twists and turns of an election that promises its fair share of intrigue from 10 October.
A dedicated half hour special election bulletin – Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri, which will air at 5:30 pm. on weekdays.
The saga of Bihar election coverage is aimed at inquiring whether or not these elections will be conclusive, given that the last elections held in Bihar early this year resulted in a hung house for the State and did not yield a chief minister.
The other shows that will be on air to cover the saga of Bihar election, a live debate – Kahiye Netaji – this will be a series of live on-ground debates. Pehli Tasveer -opinion poll – an exclusive pre-elections opinion poll of what the aam junta feels, Pehli Tasveer will air on October 10th at 8.30pm. This will aim to give the possible picture that could emerge for the upcoming leg of elections and the consequent final result. Taaza Tasveer -exit poll – the exit poll results will be aired between 5 pm to 7 pm on every election day.
Aapka Hukm -counting – the show will air on the day of the counting, 22 November, this special bulletin will provide continuous updates on the tally of votes throughout the day and feature an expert post poll analysis.
The four-stage elections in Bihar, which has a population of 85 million people, will commence on 18 October and conclude on 19 November, with counting of votes set to begin on 22 November.
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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.
