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ABP Majha honours unsung heroes of Maharashtra at its annual event ‘Shourya Puraskar’
Mumbai: ABP Majha has recently hosted an annual event ‘Shourya Puraskar’ at BKC Trident in Mumbai. This event is an initiative by the channel to recognise and celebrate the courage and heroism of common people across the Maharashtra region. Dedicated to celebrating the bravery of the common people, the event was aired on 26 January on the occasion of Republic Day.
The event was graced by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra ex-chief minister Ashok Chavan, Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar (IPS), and veteran TV & film actor Shivaji Satam, who also felicitated the bravehearts.
This year ‘Shourya Puraskars’ were awarded to eight brave individuals who selflessly put their lives at risk for others. The recipients of the award were – Kishore Gadhe, Namrata Kale, Pravin Rathod, Latabai Koli, Mayur Patil, Sanjana Pavde and Satish Kamble.
Kishore Gadhe jumped into a flooded river and saved three lives.
Namrata Kale jumped into a well to save her brother’s life.
Deepak Gharat who was also one of the recipients of the award ran to rescue a family trapped in a fire and saved their lives.
Pravin Rathod was awarded for evacuating 25 people trapped in a fire due to gas leakage.
Latabai Koli saved her life from a leopard by swimming for 13 hours in flood waters.
Mayur Patil received the award for showing exemplary courage by saving the life of a girl from a knife attack while sustaining a few stabs himself.
Sanjana Pavde was awarded as she fought away a leopard to save her husband from certain death.
Late Satish Kamble was posthumously recognised as he suffered a heart attack while driving a school bus, yet managed to control the bus and stop it, saving the lives of the children inside. The recognition was received by his wife Pramila.
These heroes remind us that courage and bravery come at a certain cost but are worth every bit of it. In honour of their heroic acts, ABP Majha felicitated them for their exemplary courage.
This felicitation of selfless acts is part of ABP Majha’s vision to serve as a beacon of hope and courage. By honouring their heroism, the channel hopes to inspire others.
ABP Majha’s ‘Shourya Puraskar’ was presented by RCC. The event was powered by Dear Lottery and its digital partner was ABP Live.
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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.
