News Broadcasting
News Nation Network launches its regional channel ‘News State Maharashtra- Goa’
Mumbai: As News Nation Network approaches its ten year anniversary in the media industry, it adds another milestone in the form of a regional channel, News State Maharashtra-Goa.
Riding on the towering scale of execution, an enviable line-up of participation and the precise timing of the launch of News State Maharashtra at the conclave, hyper-political Maharashtra continued riddling the fervent political watchers and the most capable national media, News Nation through its regional Channel News State Maharashtra once again triumphed in delving top-end and exclusive content right from the epicenter of the activity Mumbai.
The passionate debates and stock-taking one-on-one sessions with the political leaders discussing the state of Maharashtra’s growth and development opportunities drew a thunderous response from the equally illustrious audience during the live event.
On 8 February 2023, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, launched the channel at a grand event in Mumbai.
“Media should be fair and take sides of both the government and the opposition,” he said in his speech. They must show the mistakes of the ruling party as well”.
Various political leaders from various parties such as the BJP, Congress, Shivesena and NCP attended the launch. Pankaja Munde, Radheyshayam Mopalwar, Ashok Chavan, Chhagan Bhujbal, Jitendra Awhad, and Dhiraj Deshmukh were among the dignitaries who attended the event.
The grand event was culminated by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde. “He congratulated the channel on adding a new regional channel to its bouquet,” he said at the event. He went on to say that he expects the channel to show objective news and that he will cover the story after thoroughly researching it. He also stated that the channel should highlight the government’s commendable work.
News Nation Network director & editor-in- chief Manoj Gairola on the huge success of the launch event said, “We are extremely satisfied as we have been able to again raise the bar for our industry peers in terms of top-notch participation & execution that all News Nation Events are known for. We have been able to create outstanding content for our viewers, which is what we always strive for. Adding the new channel in our bouquet, we will stand out for true journalism bringing in light the developmental works of the government as well as playing the crucial role of the fourth pillar of democracy through critical analysis.”
News Nation Network chief business officer Bhuwan Bhatt said, “We are aiming to be a leader in the regional channel space. We will make the channel stand competitive and follow the ethics of journalism.”
The channel is presently available across all major DTH & MSOs across the state of Maharashtra & Goa.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
