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IBN7 gears up for Bihar elections with special programming
MUMBAI: Bihar’s political landscape has witnessed a lot of changes over the last one and a half years. And thus, the upcoming assembly elections in the state are sure to grab a lot of eyeballs.
With a number of critical issues to be raised and discussed before people take their call at the elections, not just Bihar but the entire nation will have their eyes trained to observe the developments.
To cater to the national viewers in getting a clearer picture of the general public opinion in Bihar before the elections, and raising the right questions for the people in Bihar, IBN7 has lined up content heavy programming on what is happening at ground zero.
From the state and its policies in the last year and a half, updates on the election buzz, insights into the general condition of the people, inferences on how the political parties are strategizing in Bihar, the expected alliances to how the candidates from each party is fairing – the channel’s upcoming programs give an informative count down to the Bihar elections.
The programming will consist of a detailed analysis of the political scenario through a variety of shows including Chaupals from 30 different constituencies of Bihar, daily shows consisting of news updates of Bihar elections and special debates with the channel’s deputy managing editor Sumit Awasthi. Polling and counting day coverage includes ground report and discussions on the exit poll.
The shows lined up by the channel will run till 8 November. These include:
Bihar Mange More, which will be aired daily at 1 pm, Bol Bihar Bol to be aired every Sunday at 6 pm, Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Chaupal Special will be aired from Monday to Saturday at 6 pm. On the other hand, Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Big Debates Special with Sumit Awasthi will be aired every Sunday at 8 pm.
Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Polling Days Special will be aired through the day on 12, 16 and 28 October as well as on 1 and 5 November.
Patliputra Ka Mahasangram – Counting Day Special will be aired through the day on 8 November.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
