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Bharat24 honours deputy CMs Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya with Shikar Samman in Lucknow
Mumbai: Shikhar Samman on Bharat24 is a successful initiative that recognises and encourages individuals who are making extraordinary contributions towards the vision of ‘New India.’ Following the success of the Gujarat Shikhar Samman in Ahmedabad and Chhattisgarh, as well as the Shikhar Samman in Raipur, Bharat24 organised the Shikhar Samman Uttar Pradesh to recognise individuals who continue to bring honour to the state through their initiatives and actions.
Both deputy chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya participated in the ceremony as guests of honour to celebrate the achievements of individuals from different sectors and felicitate them with the coveted trophy of Shikhar Samman. Both deputy chief ministers also spoke at leisure on host of topics, from current developmental work done by the government to hosting a global investment summit, law and order, and other beneficiary schemes of the UP government launched for the citizens of the state.
The event was hosted by Bharat24’s top leadership team, including the chief business officer and strategic advisor to the board Manoj Jagyasi, executive editor and senior anchor Mimansa Malik; anchor Surabhi Tiwari; UP bureau chief Awanish Vidyarthi; and journalist Ahtesham Siddqui.
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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.
