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News18 India presents ‘News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand’
Dehradun, Uttarakhand: News18 India, the No.1 Hindi news channel in the country, is all set to celebrate the spirit of Uttarakhand with ‘News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand.’ The conclave is scheduled to take place on 30th April in Dehradun.
Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhumi or the abode of Gods, is currently one of the fastest-growing states in India. The Uttarakhand government, under the able leadership of Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, is working hard to make this decade- the decade of Uttarakhand.
News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand is a special initiative to celebrate the spirit of Uttarakhand. It will be a platform for leaders, artists, and other prominent personalities to deliberate and discuss a range of themes and topics. The conclave will showcase the diversity and talent of Uttarakhand, and the show finale will feature an all-encompassing interview with the chief minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami. The state’s agriculture minister Ganesh Joshi will also be participating as one of the speakers.
The conclave will see a plethora of celebrities in conversation with the channel’s anchors and audience. Some of the celebrities who will participate are- Narendra Singh Negi, Ekta Bisht, Bobby Cash, Varun Badola, Hemant Pandey, among others.
News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand is a tribute to the state and its people. It is a celebration of their achievements, culture, and heritage. News18 India, India’s No.1 Hindi news channel invites everyone to join in and be part of this grand celebration of Uttarakhand.
Tune in to News18 India, India’s No.1 Hindi news channel to watch “News18 India Open Mic Uttarakhand” on 30 April at 12 noon.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
Babar Azam’s comical diving attempt goes viral as league introduces anti-dew measures.
MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
