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Lokmat Media Group presents inaugural Lokmat International Awards in Dubai
Mumbai: Taking the legacy of recognising commendable work in various sectors like corporate, education, health & wellness, and real estate & Infrastructure to the international platform, Lokmat Media Group has announced the first edition of ‘Lokmat International Awards’ in Dubai. The group is a leading media company with interests in a diversified portfolio of publishing, broadcast, digital, entertainment, and community building. Lokmat Media Group publishes India’s number one Marathi daily Lokmat, Lokmat Samachar, and Lokmat Times with a combined readership of 2.56 cr (source: All India, total readership, IRS 2019, Q4).
After successful, innovative and ground-breaking events in India, Lokmat intends to widen its horizon by going international and this year Lokmat hosted the first ever Lokmat International Awards in Dubai spread over two days of 28 and 29 May 2023 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.
The grand launch of the first edition witnessed the presence of eminent personalities as the guest of honour which includes Maharashtra cabinet minister for forests & cultural affairs, Sudhir Mungantiwar; Lokmat Media Group editor-in-chief Rajendra Darda; Danube Group, Dubai chairman Rizwan Sajan; Dubai Sports City partner Abdul Rahman Falaknaz; Maharashtra State Minority Commission Ex. Chairman(Cabinet minister Status) president, BJP transport cell president, All India Sufi Board Haji Arfat Shaikh; Al Adil Group chairman Dhananjay Datar; Nikai Group (UAE) chairman Paras Shahdadpuri; Mulk International (UAE) chairman Shaji Ul Mulk; NB Ventures (UAE) MD Neelesh Bhatnagar; Siroya Jewellers LLP (UAE) Chandraprakash Siroya and Aries Group (UAE) founder & chairman Sohan Roy.
Speaking at the launch of Lokmat International awards, Lokmat media group editor-in-chief Rajendra Darda said, “Lokmat media group is always committed to recognizing and encouraging good work in various fields. It’s our responsibility to give a push to such work for the betterment of our society and nation. After many successful events in India, we took this platform to an international level. And I am excited to announce the very well execution of the first edition of Lokmat International awards on the centenary birth anniversary of my father late Jawaharlal Darda ji”
The evening became more mesmerising with the red-carpet entry of Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha; Marathi Actor, Swapnil Joshi, Marathi actress, Prarthana Behere, and the performance of well know singer Ali Quli Mirza.
During the interview at the Lokmat international awards platform, Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha generously talked about her career journey and said, “To start with something, we all need a platform and an opportunity to showcase our ability. My story is as similar as to others. I always try to do justice to every single opportunity I get believing it could be my last opportunity. And that gives me the strength to perform so well.”
The awards were given under four categories which are corporate excellence, real estate, and infrastructure, education, and health & wellness.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
