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News broadcasters churn out special programming for IPL 8
MUMBAI: India Ka Tyohaar – the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 8 kicks off with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosting Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, cricket in India is not only limited to the field or stadiums, news broadcasters too have geared up full throttle to provide expert opinions, reviews and previews, off the field gossip and franchisee owners’ reactions right through the league.
All major news channels have come up with exclusive programming for the multimillionaire sporting league.
NDTV 24/7 has a strong line-up to ensure its viewers do not miss any IPL action. On weekdays at 7:30 am and 7 pm, the channel will air a discussion show with Dean Jones and Sunil Gavaskar. While on weekends, one additional 3 pm show will be aired. The shows will also have match highlights, analytical stories, graphics and feature stories on the IPL.
An NDTV India spokesperson said, “After some serious cricket, it’s time for cricketainment and IPL 8 is the perfect platform for that. NDTV India has lined up a slew of IPL special programming with a blend of glamour and entertainment. As the name implies Bindas Cricket will bring to its viewers all the action and reactions, glamour and glitz and the highs and lows of both the entertainment and cricket worlds. We shall showcase all this, three times a day at 8:30 am, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm on NDTV India.”
NewsX and India News from the iTV Network stable will showcase Summer Storm-IPL Season 8 and Run Jhamajham, respectively. Under this 44-days long extensive programming, there will be special segments on IPL, twice a day at 5:30 pm and 11:30 pm on NewsX and 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm on India News.
CNN-IBN & IBN7 is all set to capture the action and excitement of the 47 day long tournament with extensive programming to provide viewers 360 degree view of this mega cricketing event. Kiran More and Shishir Hattangadi will be the dignitaries in the panel of experts.
Cricketainment on CNN-IBN and Runutsav on IBN7 will bring to its viewers all the latest updates and insights on this cricketing extravaganza with an unrivalled spread of shows through the entire duration of the tournament.
Hindi news channel ABP News has also come up with a special segment titled 20-20 Ka King Kaun, which will be aired through the tournament.
While the teams fight it out on the ground, news channels too with their programming, are leaving no stones unturned to make this season an exciting one!
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
