News Broadcasting
Election coverage gets new face on Zee News
NEW DELHI: Zee News has put in place an aggressive programming line-up through state-of-the-art technology and viewer interface to cover the forthcoming assembly elections across five states.
The channel says it plans take the ballot box to the people of India. An impressive programming schedule and a battery of highly experienced reporters will ensure a large-sclae coverage of the elections.
Keeping in mind the nature of the elections, viewed as a build-up to the general election next year, programmes like Singhasan Ka Semi Final have already started being telecast across its prime-time news bulletins.
Zee News editor and head of programming, Alka Saxena said, “Through October and leading up to the elections in November-December, our reporters will visit each constituency through a special programme called MLA Ki Class. Reporters will look at the problems faced by people and the burning issues facing the country this time around. Zee News plans to cover over 200 constituencies though this exercise.”
Given the volatile nature of elections, Zee News will be the first channel to do a weekly poll across four states – Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The survey will go back to the people each week to see if there has been a shift in voting patterns.
A programme called Kaun Kitne Paani Mein will be the ultimate test for a party/leader. Based on the Zee’s concept of Aap Ki Adalat, this weekly programme will be a rapid fire volley of questions on a known leader from each state. Netaji Kahin will look at the people’s perspective and will investigate the leaders performance since the last elections.
Continuing our debate on elections, Zee News will air a daily half-hour prime time discussion-based programme called Kissa Kursi Ka which will invite two prominent leaders from opposing political parties.
Once the candidate list is announced, Zee News reporters will be accompanying prominent leaders on their campaign. Each of these daily six minuters will be short, crisp, racy and will look at how different each campaign is.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
