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A lively journey to the city of Banaras with News State UP’s ‘Shahar Banaras’
Mumbai: News State Uttar Pradesh’s flagship conclave “Shahar Banaras” in its second edition saw a dignified line-up of speakers. An event was specially carved to discuss the development in Varanasi & how it transformed from the land of mystics to the center of the political ecosystem.
The event witnessed the presence of the minister of industrial development, UP state president, member of parliament & minister of road transport and highways, sharing their experience of the city from the past to the present.
The show embarked on the journey of the minister of industrial development, Satish Mahana, drawing attention towards the improvement in the industrial development of the state as well as entering the corridors of power in 2022. He also added, now politics of development and nationalism are given more importance than politics of caste and religion which used to happen before 2014.
Followed by the session with BJP UP state president, Swatantra Dev Singh who brought the limelight to the issue of nationalism and development and how the BJP will get back the trust of the public. He said, “In BJP, leaders are not made to make disciples.”
The platform also witnessed another lively session by member of parliament, Manoj Tiwari who has a different connection with the city Kashi. He changed the atmosphere of the conclave by tickling the audience with his wit and sung few lines of his songs. The songs sung by him became law he added. He also put forward that BJP is set to come back in UP.
The event was concluded with the session of the minister of road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari. Addressing the audience about the increased price of petrol & how we can counter it, he said that work is being done to make biofuel from all agricultural products. “This will not only provide cheaper fuel but will also reduce pollution. We have spoken to all the vehicle manufacturers about making flex engines that support biofuel. We are going to make this engine mandatory soon,” he added.
Thanking the event sponsors, News Nation Network, president- sales & marketing, Abhay Ojha added, “We are happy because of the huge success of the initiative and what makes us more contented is that we were able to generate top-notch participation and we had a full house throughout the day following the Covid-19 guidelines.”
“We truly appreciate the generous support of our partners for making this event a huge success. We thank Shahar Banaras Event Partners – Zippy Dish Wash, Shri Swarn Kala Kendra, Vatsalya Hospital, Golden Almirah, Apso Lab, Ananda Dairy, Himgange, Aadrash Ayurveda, Ashoka Instititute, Admatrix,” Ojha added.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
