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CNN examines international strategies in counter-terrorism
Israeli authorities target some suspected terrorists for assassination. French prosecutors can question suspects for up to four days without charges and for the first 24 hours without access to a lawyer. Britain boasts a half-a-million surveillance cameras in its city streets-about one for every 120 people.
In a new CNN Presents documentary Winning the war on Terrorism CNN's national security correspondent David Ensor talks to those at the forefront of fighting terrorism in Europe and the Middle East as he examines whether their strategies would be effective in the US. The documentary airs on 9 July at 3:30 pm and on 10 July at 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
Ensor looks at the complex moral, legal, social and military issues surrounding the battle against terrorism. He reveals that other governments have struggled for decades to find ways to protect their citizens from terrorism while trying to maintain civil liberties-sometimes successfully, sometimes not.
Viewers will hear the views of terrorism experts including Gilles Kepel, author of The War for Muslim Minds: Islam and the West. He speaks on the issue of security versus civil liberties.
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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.
