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News18 India presents ‘Sabka Budget’ – Special programming on Union Budget 2019
MUMBAI: After winning the fiercely contested Lok Sabha elections, the newly formed NDA Government is set to deliver its maiden budget on July 5, 2019. As the nation awaits the Union Budget 2019, News18 India will bring an all-encompassing reportage with ‘Sabka Budget’.
Under the umbrella programming ‘Sabka Budget’, News18 India has put together an extensive line-up of shows to cover all aspects and issues pertaining to the upcoming Budget. With a special focus on expectations of the common man, the channel will showcase special episodes of its most popular programmes such as Bhaiyaji Kahin and Lapete Mein Netaji. While the former will bring forth hopes of the aam janta, the latter, based on a ‘hasya kavi sammelan’ format, will feature top politicians and poets on one platform to bring humour and sarcasm to the serious discourse around the budget. Bringing the viewers, eminent economists and the political leaders together on a common floor, the channel will also telecast a special audience-based show offering a unique opportunity to the participants to voice their opinions. Apart from this, there will be a special show with TV stars on their expectations from the upcoming budget.
This special reportage on News18 India will be led by channel’s team of ace journalists – Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Neha Pant and Prateek Trivedi. The editorial team will be joined by renowned political and economic experts such as Ram Kripal Singh and Shesh Narain Singh amongst others.
The programming on the Budget Day will commence at 8 AM comprising pre-budget discussions and live coverage of the FM speech. The budget speech will be followed by a series of debates and in-depth discussions analysing the impact and implications of the announcements on every sphere of life including economy, industries and individuals.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
