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Aaj Tak stirs the pot with ‘Bahas Baazigar’ debate show launch
MUMBAI: If you’ve ever yelled at your TV during a news debate, Aaj Tak now wants you to do more than just scream into the void. The channel just launched Bahas Baazigar, India’s first interactive ‘debate-along’ show, where the audience doesn’t just watch—they weigh in.
Debuting on 7 April 2025, the show airs every Saturday at 8 pm and is hosted by firebrand anchor Anjana Om Kashyap. The format splits political representatives into two groups—for and against the motion—and lets them spar in front of a live audience. Think of it as Prime Time Parliament minus the chairs being thrown.
But here’s the real game-changer: the audience gets to vote in real-time. Not just those clapping in the studio, but you—yes, you sitting at home with snacks and sarcasm. All it takes is a scan of an on-screen QR code via the Aaj Tak app. Votes roll in live, shaping the outcome while the debate unfolds.
Each participant gets a set time to lay down their logic, so it’s less about volume and more about value. A panel of judges offers their take, but the final word lies with the audience, turning political debate into democratic sport.
Bahas Baazigar is Aaj Tak’s latest flex in reinventing television news, aiming to ditch the noise and bring structure, substance, and a splash of style. The show is designed to be the antithesis of screech-fests that masquerade as dialogue.
Whether you’re a policy nerd, a passive scroller, or a chai-fuelled uncle with opinions, this is your moment. Grab your phone, tune in, and take sides—because the revolution will be debated.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
