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Karnataka cable ops submit memo to deputy CM on Udaya issue
BANGALORE: Karnataka cable operators, protesting the Udaya network turning into pay, held a rally in Bangalore today.
The cable operators from all districts of Karnataka state under the aegis of the Karnataka Cable TV Operators Association (KSOA) supported by activists from organizations such as Karnataka Sangha, Samatha Seva Sangha also presented a memorandum to the deputy chief minister Siddharamaiah.
Terming the Bangalore Chalo rally as a success, KSOA spokesperson Sudhish Kumar termd the Sun Network’s approached as a biased one. “How can Sun not understand the feelings of the Kannada people? While in Tamil Nadu Sun’s Tamil channels and in Kerala Surya TV is still free to air, why did they only pick the Kannada channels?” he asked.
“Today, almost all the Karnataka cable operators have blanked out Udaya, except for Bangalore. We shall be meeting the deputy chief minister either tomorrow evening or the day after, once he has more inputs from the I&B officer on the issue. We shall be meeting again tomorrow and charting the future course of action,” said Sudhish Kumar.
Refuting the cable operators’ claims, Udaya vice president Vijay Kumar said that only one MSO in Davangere was not receiving the signal, and the same would be restored shortly. On being questioned about his reaction to the deputy CM’s assurance in looking into the matter, Vijay Kumar reserved his comments hinting a wait and watch approach.
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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.
