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Network18 launches India Elections App
MUMBAI: As the elections make progress, one of the leading broadcasters in the country-Network 18 has decided to launch its election application. As of now, the app is only available to Windows OS users and soon it will be launched for iPhone, Android and Windows tablets.
Using the application, people can search for information on political parties, candidates and constituencies. Inside the application, people will be able to watch Live TV on their phones to track updates.
Users can participate in daily opinion polls and register their opinion on important issues. They can also connect with leaders from various political parties on Twitter and look at their work. Customised content can also be procured such as curated news, photos and videos.
Key features of the app include:
• Quick search for a candidate, party or constituency
• Daily elections opinion poll
• Tracking Social Sentiment around elections
• Following your favorite candidates on Twitter
• Viewing interactive visualizations to monitor results of historical parliament elections
• Cartogram, stacked bar and more visualizations for election analysis
• Election specific News, Photos, Videos and Live TV powered by IBNLive.com
The app is available for free download on Windows Phone Store.
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India Today Group debuts AI anchor ‘Sutra’ at AI Impact Summit 2026
Sutra aims to simplify live policy debates using sovereign AI models
NEW DELHI: India Today Group has unveiled Sutra, an AI-driven news anchor designed to deliver real-time, contextual reporting, marking the group’s latest push to integrate artificial intelligence into mainstream journalism.
The AI anchor was introduced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi and developed in collaboration with BharatGen, with the initiative showcased by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
India Today Group said Sutra is built to navigate complex policy discussions and fast-moving developments by synthesising information into concise, accessible insights, aimed at narrowing the gap between high-level debates and public understanding. The AI anchor was used to surface live takeaways from key sessions at the summit.
India Today Group chief AI officer Nilanjan Das, said the project was focused on clarity and accessibility without diluting editorial rigour. He added that working with BharatGen aligned the group’s AI ambitions with India’s broader push towards sovereign technology capabilities.
BharatGen CEO Rishi Bal, said the partnership reflected a shift from basic automation towards deeper contextual intelligence in media. He emphasised the importance of indigenous, multimodal AI models capable of understanding Indian languages, regional dialects and cultural nuance, particularly as AI-driven news formats gain traction.
The launch positions India Today Group among the first major Indian media houses to deploy an AI anchor backed by home-grown technology, underscoring a growing convergence between journalism, public policy and sovereign AI infrastructure.
