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India Today Group’s ‘AI Sana’ wins INMA Global Media Awards 2024
Mumbai: India Today Group’s AI anchor Sana, clinched not one but two prestigious awards, reaffirming groundbreaking contributions to the realm of journalism and artificial intelligence, at the International News Media Association Global Media Awards held in London. Sana’s innovative approach to delivering news content has captivated audiences worldwide, revolutionising the way information is disseminated and consumed.
In a testament to the genre defining initiative of India Today Group, AI Anchor Sana secured the coveted first place in the category of ‘Best Use of AI in Customer-Facing Products’ for the entry ‘Human Collaborative AI Anchors: AI-Led Newsroom Transformation’. This recognition underscores Sana’s pivotal role in spearheading a paradigm shift in newsroom dynamics, seamlessly blending human expertise with AI innovation to deliver unparalleled news experiences.
Furthermore, the pioneering initiative was also adjudged ‘Best in South Asia for AI-Led Newsroom Transformation’. This accolade not only celebrates the collaborative efforts of Sana and the India Today Group but also recognizes their instrumental role in driving innovation and excellence within the media landscape of the region.
Sana’s success at the International News Media Association’s 2024 Global Media Awards serves as a testament to the transformative power of AI in shaping the future of journalism, embodying the imminent of news broadcasting. Her ability to engage audiences with accuracy, empathy, and credibility epitomizes the synergy between human ingenuity and technological advancement, heralding a new era of storytelling and information dissemination.
As the India Today Group celebrates Sana’s remarkable achievements, it extends gratitude to the INMA World Media Congress for recognizing her outstanding contributions and to the group’s dedicated team whose unwavering commitment continues to propel us toward new horizons in media excellence.
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
