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Jon Stewart to help CNN International introduce satirical element in news
MUMBAI: CNN International has announced that Jon Stewart will present The Daily Show: Global Edition on the channel from 21 September.
The show will be an international weekend edition of Stewart’s satirical news show The Daily Show with Jon Stewart which airs on American Network Comedy Central. The Daily Show: Global Edition will bring Stewart’s wit, satire and commentary on American current affairs to CNN International’s late night audiences in 161 million households around the world, according to an official release. The half-hour show will also include Stewart’s unique high profile celebrity interviews from the world of television, film, media and politics.
The channel says its diverse and eclectic mix of feature programming is part of the network’s ambition to bring its viewers a fresh, distinctive and culturally diverse schedule of feature programming each week. CNN International executive VP and GM Rena Golden says: “Stewart’s sharp commentary and observations illustrate Americas ability to find humour in its own customs, newsmakers and leaders. Our viewers are smart and sophisticated with an interest in, and knowledgeable about, America’s social, political and entertainment scene.”
Recorded weekly before a live studio audience in New York, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart takes place on a mock news set, with other Daily Show correspondents providing reports and comedy sketches throughout the programme.
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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.
