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News18 India presents ‘News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand’
Dehradun, Uttarakhand: News18 India, the No.1 Hindi news channel in the country, is all set to celebrate the spirit of Uttarakhand with ‘News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand.’ The conclave is scheduled to take place on 30th April in Dehradun.
Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhumi or the abode of Gods, is currently one of the fastest-growing states in India. The Uttarakhand government, under the able leadership of Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, is working hard to make this decade- the decade of Uttarakhand.
News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand is a special initiative to celebrate the spirit of Uttarakhand. It will be a platform for leaders, artists, and other prominent personalities to deliberate and discuss a range of themes and topics. The conclave will showcase the diversity and talent of Uttarakhand, and the show finale will feature an all-encompassing interview with the chief minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami. The state’s agriculture minister Ganesh Joshi will also be participating as one of the speakers.
The conclave will see a plethora of celebrities in conversation with the channel’s anchors and audience. Some of the celebrities who will participate are- Narendra Singh Negi, Ekta Bisht, Bobby Cash, Varun Badola, Hemant Pandey, among others.
News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand is a tribute to the state and its people. It is a celebration of their achievements, culture, and heritage. News18 India, India’s No.1 Hindi news channel invites everyone to join in and be part of this grand celebration of Uttarakhand.
Tune in to News18 India, India’s No.1 Hindi news channel to watch “News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand” on 30 April at 12 noon.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
