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News18 gears up for Bihar’s biggest election result marathon
MUMBAI: The countdown is on and so is the coverage. As Bihar braces for its most closely watched election verdict in years, News18 Network is taking pole position with its Maha Coverage, promising to be first, fastest, and fiercest on results day.
From dawn on 14 November, the network’s election engines will roar to life, with over 150 reporters and video journalists stationed across 38 districts and 46 counting centres, feeding live updates straight into the newsroom’s high-tech Live Results Hub, the only ground-fed media results system of its kind in India.
And that’s not all. A 50-member editorial team will man the Hub, crunching and verifying every number before it hits the air, ensuring that what viewers see is as precise as it is prompt. The Hub, which has reported hundreds of elections over 21 years, will once again serve as the beating heart of India’s most-watched election broadcast.
The network isn’t stopping at numbers, it’s doubling down on narrative. Twelve top anchors including Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Rubika Liyaquat, Prateek Trivedi, Aman Chopra, and Pankaj Bhargava will headline the marathon coverage, bringing together political heavyweights, psephologists, and opinion leaders for what promises to be Bihar’s most animated political showdown at least on television.
The News18 studios outside the Bihar Assembly will turn into a live-action political theatre, complete with debates, data dives, and dramatic insights, all delivered at a breakneck pace. Expect fiery exchanges, sharp number-crunching, and exclusive interviews with the state’s most influential leaders.
Behind the scenes, News18’s control room will orchestrate one of the largest logistical operations in Indian media. Reporters will beam live updates from deep in Bihar’s hinterland from booth-level trends to family homes of key political players ensuring no local twist goes unnoticed.
It’s all part of what the network calls its “Maha Coverage,” a multi-layered news blitz blending real-time data, cutting-edge graphics, and instant expert analysis, designed to keep viewers informed and entertained as the political picture unfolds.
“Accuracy and speed are our twin pillars,” a senior editor from the network said. “Elections are not just about who wins, they’re about how the story is told. And on that front, we’re leaving nothing to chance.”
With millions expected to tune in, News18 India, the country’s most-watched news channel is gearing up to turn Bihar’s result day into a national spectacle.
As the ballots open and Bihar decides its political fate, one thing’s certain on 14 November from 6 am onwards, all eyes, remotes, and refresh buttons will be locked on one destination: News18 Network, where the numbers never lie, and the story never sleeps.
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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.
