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News18 India leads Bihar election coverage
MUMBAI: It’s poll season and News18 India is turning up the political volume, promising Bihar’s most extensive exit polls and the fastest, sharpest results coverage in the game.
Starting today at 5 pm, the channel’s Mega Exit Poll special will dive into exclusive data from Pvalue Analytics, based on a sweeping survey across 122 constituencies and 27,450 respondents. Expect a power-packed five-hour broadcast where numbers meet narratives and predictions meet passion.
And that’s just the prelude. When the ballot boxes give way to ballots counted on November 14, the newsroom will shift into top gear with its counting day marathon, going live from 6 am. Leading anchors including Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Rubika Liyaquat, Prateek Trivedi, Aman Chopra, Pankaj Bhargava and Anand Narasimhan will decode every twist, turn and tally.
Behind the scenes, a cutting-edge live result hub will crunch real-time updates, offering constituency-wise insights, expert takes and instant reactions as the numbers roll in.
Trusted for its speed, accuracy and on-ground reach, News18 India once again looks set to own the nation’s election conversation.
So tune in, grab your chai, and watch democracy play out in real time, because when it comes to election drama, News18 India has the best seat in the house.
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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.
