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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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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
