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News18 Punjab Haryana launches The Prominent Punjabi
Mumbai: News 18 Punjab Haryana has announced the launch of a new brand IP – The Prominent Punjabi – that will host a gathering of prominent Punjabi personalities from various fields. The event is scheduled to take place in Chandigarh on the 18th of May. This grand occasion will serve as a platform to honour and celebrate the achievements of individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their respective fields and community.
The event aims to recognize the incredible talent and achievements of Punjabi icons, including artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, social activists, and leaders, among others. It will provide an opportunity to highlight their inspiring journeys, share their success stories, and discuss the challenges they have overcome on their path to success.
News18 Punjab Haryana is known for promoting regional talent and culture and is committed to showcasing the growth story of the region. Through ‘The Prominent Punjabi’ conclave, the channel aims to create a positive and empowering environment that encourages and motivates the people of Punjab.
The event will host prominent personalities of the state including Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi; singer and MP, Mohammad Sadiq; former Cricketer, Yograj Singh; singer, Mannat Noor; former Indian men’s hockey team captain, Rajpal Singh; actor and writer, Prince Kanwaljit Singh; Writer, Ninder Ghugianvi and Dr. Zora Singh, who has rewritten the narrative of success in Punjab’s education and healthcare sectors, and many more such luminaries.
The event will feature captivating and thought-provoking panel discussions, and engaging conversations with distinguished guests. Attendees will get a chance to interact with these influential personalities and gain insights into their experiences, wisdom, and vision for the future.
Tune in to News18 Punjab Haryana on 19 May 2023 from 5:00 PM onwards to witness the gathering of Punjab’s most influential personalities under one roof. It will be an evening filled with inspiration, entertainment, and celebration, as we pay tribute to the remarkable achievements of these individuals.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
Babar Azam’s comical diving attempt goes viral as league introduces anti-dew measures.
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.
