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News 18 Kannada launches ‘Jana Mana’, a travelogue ahead of Loksabha elections
Mumbai: News 18 Kannada, is thrilled to announce the debut of their innovative program, ‘Jana Mana’, a travelogue show. This captivating show is set to navigate through various districts across Karnataka, presenting the real concerns of the people at ground zero as the nation gears up for the upcoming Loksabha Elections. News18 Kannada Jana Mana aims to provide an unprecedented ground-level perspective on the state’s political landscape.
‘Jana Mana,’ hosted by News 18 Kannada Sr associate editor Chidananda Patel is intended to provide an open forum for honest conversations with local citizens and political party officials. The program aims to give the people of Karnataka a unique opportunity to voice their concerns, hopes, and expectations from the imminent election. The News18 Kannada Jana Mana will embark on an extensive journey, visiting the mentioned places – Kanakpura; Mandya; Ramnagara; Chenapatna; Tumkur; Chikballapur; Devanahalli; Mysore; Chamrajnagar; Doddballapur; Bangalore Central; Bangalore North and Bangalore South.
With this carefully designed itinerary, the program will be able to present a comprehensive view of the political landscape, addressing the unique concerns of each district. Through candid interactions, viewers will gain insights into the specific challenges and aspirations of the people. News18 Kannada ‘Jana Mana’ will ensure that viewers across Karnataka can follow this exciting journey and stay informed about the subjects that are important to them. The channel will be providing insightful and unbiased coverage of the upcoming election, and ‘Jana Mana’ is an exemplary initiative of this. By taking the conversation to the grassroots level, the show promises to be a game-changer in understanding the true aspirations of the people of Karnataka.
To watch the show tune into News 18 Kannada every Sunday at 7.00 pm.
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Times Now Summit 2026 to convene top leaders as network marks 20 years
Policymakers, global voices and industry leaders gather to shape India’s roadmap to 2047
NEW DELHI: Times Network is turning 20 and using the moment to set the agenda for India’s next 25 years. The broadcaster will host the Times Now Summit 2026 on March 26 and 27 in New Delhi, bringing together a heavyweight lineup of policymakers, global leaders and industry voices under the theme “Celebrating Times Now @ 20, Shaping India @ 100.”
The two-day summit aims to move beyond rhetoric to results, with keynote addresses, panel discussions and debates focused on India’s growth story, its challenges and the road ahead. Designed as a platform for high-impact dialogue, the event will evaluate promises versus performance while spotlighting actionable solutions to accelerate the country’s trajectory.
The speaker roster reads like a power list. Amit Shah, minister of home affairs and minister of cooperation; Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of railways, minister of information and broadcasting, and minister of electronics and information technology; Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of petroleum and natural gas; and Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, minister of civil aviation will headline discussions.
They will be joined by political leaders and public figures including Akhilesh Yadav, national president of Samajwadi Party and member of parliament; Manish Sisodia, former deputy chief minister of Delhi; Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team; and Kriti Sanon, actor and entrepreneur, among others.
Global perspectives will come from Lindy Cameron, British high commissioner to India, and Juan Antonio March Pujol, ambassador of Spain, alongside other international voices.
Day one will also double up as a branding pivot for the network, with the unveiling of a new identity that positions Times Network not merely as a broadcaster but as a bridge connecting India to the world and the world to India in a continuous exchange.
The summit underscores Times Network’s ambition to remain at the centre of national conversations, curating dialogue that shapes policy, business and culture.
As India marches towards its centenary as an independent nation, the message from Times Now Summit 2026 is clear: the next chapter will be written not just in studios or boardrooms, but on platforms that bring power, policy and people into the same room — and force the future into focus.
