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News18 India hosts Diamond State Summit Maharashtra
Mumbai: After the resounding success of the Diamond States Summit (DSS) editions in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, News18 India is now gearing up to bring the prestigious event to Maharashtra on 29 August in Mumbai. The event aims to highlight the significant achievements within the region, foster meaningful dialogue, and contribute to the overarching narrative of national growth.
DSS Maharashtra edition will focus on conducting insightful discussions on issues critical to the state such as economic development, governance, law and order, and cultural preservation. The platform will bring together some of Maharashtra’s most influential political figures and policymakers, providing them with an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and share their vision for the state’s future.
Among the distinguished speakers and guests expected to attend the summit are Shri Eknath Shinde, chief minister of Maharashtra; Shri Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra; Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Maharashtra BJP president; Shri Sudhir Mungantiwar, minister of forests and culture, Maharashtra; Shri Deepak Kesarkar, minister of school education and Marathi language, Maharashtra; Shri Ashish Shelar, president, Mumbai BJP; Shri Praful Patel, Rajya Sabha MP, NCP; Shri Milind Deora, Rajya Sabha MP, Shiv Sena; Shri Vivek Phansalkar, police commissioner, Mumbai; and Shri Brijesh Singh, principal secretary, Maharashtra CMO.
This edition of DSS promises to be a significant event, further cementing News18 India’s commitment to providing a platform for constructive conversations and will also offer insights into the challenges and opportunities that will shape the state’s future.
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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.
