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News18 India rolls out red carpet for Diamond States Summit’s Grand Finale
MUMBAI: News18 India is setting the stage for the Diamond States Summit (DSS) Grand Finale, where India’s states come dressed to impress—politically speaking, of course. Having toured states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and beyond, the DSS series has racked up quite the mileage, showcasing incredible stories of governance. Now, the grand finale in New Delhi on 23 March promises to be the grandest affair yet—think Oscars, but with more khadi and fewer acceptance speeches.
The DSS platform honours states excelling in implementing central government’s public welfare schemes. Simply put, it’s a high-powered show-and-tell where states proudly flaunt their developmental achievements and governance wins. From improved living standards to transformative economic growth, these states have certainly done their homework—and they’re here to receive their due applause.
The summit promises lively discussions with an A-list guest list featuring India’s political heavyweights. Expected to grace the event are Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukku, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, and Meghalaya’s dynamic Conrad Sangma, among other key political figures. Also in attendance will be influential cabinet ministers, deputy chief ministers, and bureaucratic bigwigs ready to swap notes on governance excellence.
Political conversations will flow faster than chai at a street corner, tackling India’s most pressing issues and showcasing visionary strategies. Citizens looking to gain insider insights into the workings of governance—grab your notepads.
Watch the grand spectacle unfold live on News18 India from 11 am onwards, 23 March. This isn’t your average summit—it’s the Olympics of governance, and every participant’s already won gold in transformative action.
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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.
