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News18 Bangla rolls out ‘Singhason er Mahasangram’
Mumbai: News18 Bangla has announced its extensive and engaging programming lineup under the banner ‘Singhason er Mahasangram’ (The Great Battle for the Throne) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. The channel is devoted to offering unrivaled coverage and insights into the elections, and it is fully prepared to keep viewers intrigued and informed throughout this crucial period.
News18 Bangla’s election programming kicks off with a variety of interesting shows, each designed to provide unique perspectives on the election dynamics. Mentioned below is the lineup:
Neta joy Janata: This program will take viewers on a journey to various constituencies across the state, giving voice to the concerns and perspectives of ordinary citizens. The show will be aired from Monday to Sunday from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Tarakar Kendra: This program will focus on celebrity candidates in the election, providing insight into their campaign activities as they compete for political office. This program will air every Sunday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Janatar Darbar: This show will include notable politicians from various parties participating in discussions and responding to questions raised by the audience in a studio setting located in Kolkata. The show will be aired, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hot Spot: This show will cover key constituencies in West Bengal, recording local issues, people’s opinions, and explosive remarks made by candidates and leaders. The program will air Monday to Friday from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Soja Sapta: This show will be a unique debate show that provides a platform where politicians, intellectuals, thinkers, and policymakers come together on a single stage to exchange their diverse perspectives. The nature of the show is bold, ensuring that the concerns and challenges of the average person are heard by politicians and policymakers. This show will be aired on Fridays from 8.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Voter Bhabishyat: This travelogue show will be aired in primetime with Chief Editor, Biswa Majumdar visiting several small towns and cities in West Bengal. It will look at the history, traditions, and contemporary political scene of many districts in West Bengal, including contributions from political analysts and celebrities. The show will be airing on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
With extensive ground-zero coverage, interviews with key political players, and exciting special programming, News18 Bangla is poised to be the go-to channel for all things related to Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The channel will also conduct one-on-one interviews with heavyweight political personalities from both the ruling party and the opposition. A recent example of such an interview featured Abhishek Banerjee, a member of the ruling party in West Bengal. This particular interview has garnered over five million views across Facebook and YouTube, with the view count continuing to rise.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
