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Ashwini Vaishnav interviews 15 superheroes featured on ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Mumbai: TV9 Bharatvarsh made history with its coverage of the 100th episode of PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat.’ The channel’s program, anchored by railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav, featured interviews with 15 superheroes handpicked by the prime minister, providing an unprecedented glimpse into their incredible stories.
The superheroes selected by the Prime Minister are an inspiration to all, and TV9 Bharatvarsh’s program provided a platform for their stories to be heard and celebrated. The program was a testament to TV9 Bharatvarsh’s ‘India First’ agenda, bringing together individuals from various segments of society to share their thoughts and opinions on the milestone episode.
TV9 Bharatvarsh’s special coverage of the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat had several firsts to its credit. The episode witnessed the superheroes share their stories like never before.
Over the years, Modi has used the Mann Ki Baat platform to introduce individuals who have made significant contributions to society. TV9 Bharatvarsh invited these individuals ‘Modi’s superheroes’ and invited 15 of them to their studio for this special program.
The program was a testament to TV9 Bharatvarsh’s commitment to highlighting the remarkable achievements of everyday heroes and shining a spotlight on their selfless contributions to society. While anchoring the show, Vaishnav conducted heartfelt interviews with these superheroes, providing viewers with an in-depth look at their inspiring stories.
Rather than a typical broadcast, the channel invited a diverse group of individuals to their studio to listen and share their thoughts. These included doctors, lawyers, defence experts, farmers, and youth, among others, with around 100 people representing different sections of society in attendance. The idea was to celebrate the unique social connect offered by ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
TV9 Bharatvarsh’s special program was a ground-breaking initiative that exemplified the channel’s commitment to excellence and dedication to showcasing meaningful content. By inviting Modi’s superheroes to its studio and providing a platform to share their stories, TV9 Bharatvarsh further bolstered its citizen connect.
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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.
