News Broadcasting
Times Now launches election campaigns for Indian and U.S. viewers on counting day
Mumbai: As the anticipation for the Lok Sabha Election results culminates on the Counting Day, Times Now, and Times Now Navbharat are set to revolutionize election news broadcasting with state-of-the-art technology and dynamic campaigns in India and the U.S.
Augmenting the election news viewing experience like never before, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat have introduced two new state-of-the-art Studios, offering an immersive and interactive experience. The studios feature large interactive & big data display screens, AI-led technology to consolidate reporter and audience feedback live, advanced 3D graphics, real-time data analysis & data crunching, high-depth immersive graphics, experiential integrative technology, and interactive news broadcast to provide viewers with comprehensive election news and analysis.
To maximise reach and engagement, the Network has launched unique collaborations with leading partners across the country. Engaging over 15 million daily consumers, Zomato users will get real-time poll updates from Times Now Navbharat while they wait for their order to be delivered. To bring the pulse of democracy closer to the people, Times Now Navbharat has partnered with leading movie theatre, MovieMax across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Telangana, and Delhi broadcasting live election updates and providing comprehensive coverage on Counting Day. Fostering vibrant discussions and informed participation, Times Network has created ‘Chunaav Charcha Corners’ across leading Media Agencies in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Through live screenings and interactive sessions on Counting Day, this initiative aims to engage audiences in meaningful conversations about the elections.
To delve into India’s landmark elections from the oldest democracy in the world, Times Network has curated a series of interactive on-ground activities engaging the Indian diaspora in The U.S. Drawing attention to Counting Day, a special display van travelled from New York City to New Jersey communicating highlights of the programming led by Times Now’s leading anchors and culminating into a carnival at New Jersey’s biggest desi market area. Sharing her perspective on the election action in India with live updates from the country, Navika Kumar, group editor-in-chief, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, will join the thought-provoking panel discussion with eminent panellists, to be held on June 3 to discuss, dissect, and deliberate on the Indian elections.
The Network has rolled out an aggressive marketing campaign across Out-of-Home (OOH), print ads in leading National dailies, tie-ups with leading Radio Stations, and digital screens at airports across India. The Network’s bouquet of news channels and its digital platforms across YouTube, Facebook and Instagram will keep viewers ahead with the fastest updates on Counting Day.
News Broadcasting
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.
