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News18 Odia presents live broadcast and exclusive documentaries for Rath Yatra 2023
Mumbai: Rath Yatra, a festival that symbolises unity, brotherhood, and peace, holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Odisha. It is a grand celebration that commemorates the journey of Lord Jagannath from his temple in Puri to his aunt’s shrine in Gundicha Temple. With deep roots in Odisha’s cultural identity, this festival has been cherished and celebrated for centuries. News18 Odia, has announced its new initiative to bring an unforgettable experience to its viewers by broadcasting the Rath Yatra live from various locations in Odisha on 20 June.
In addition to the live coverage from Puri, News18 Odia will broadcast the Rath Yatra celebrations from different locations across Odisha. Viewers can look forward to live-streaming from Keonjhar, Koraput, Dhenkanal, Sonpur – Patali Shreekhetra, Nilagiri, Kendrapada, and Baripada, where the grand event is celebrated with utmost devotion and rich traditions. To ensure maximum accessibility, the channel will also provide live streaming of the Rath Yatra rituals on the News18 Odia Facebook and YouTube platforms.
To enhance the viewers’ understanding and appreciation of the festival, News18 Odia presents a special attraction – seven unique documentaries that delve into the lesser-known stories of the temple, Rath Yatra, and Shree Jagannath culture. These riveting documentaries will be screened from June 21 to June 27, offering a deeper insight into the spiritual significance and historical facets of Rath Yatra. The channel has assembled a team of eminent scholars, researchers, and historians, who have dedicated their expertise to craft these engrossing documentaries, ensuring a truly immersive experience for the viewers.
News18 Odia invites all its viewers to tune in to News18 Odia and its digital platform, https://odia.news18.com/, from 20 June to 1 July to witness the most comprehensive coverage of the Rath Yatra. The channel’s commitment to delivering factual and interesting content will provide an unparalleled experience to viewers across Odisha and beyond.
News18 Odia gratefully acknowledges the support of its sponsors for making this initiative possible. The Rath Yatra coverage is powered by Reliance Industries Ltd., while Bharat Massala is the special partner. The associate sponsors for this event are Rithvika Gold and Diamonds, Prime Agro, Ganesh Institute of Engineering & Technology, and Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan. News18 Odia recognizes the significance of this auspicious occasion and is committed to providing an immersive and comprehensive experience for its audience.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
