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News18 India to welcome 2021 with an entertaining line-up
NEW DELHI: With the majority of the country hoping for new and better beginnings, News18 India is all geared up to mark the year-end with its special programming line-up 2021 Shubh Mangal Sawdhaan. As we are bidding adieu to an unprecedented year that taught us to live a new normal, the channel has curated special programming to bring cheer and optimism to its viewers as they enter into the New Year.
Slated for New Year’s Eve, the programming will comprise of shows such as 2020 ki Sabse Badi Mehfil and Lapete Mein Netaji, accompanied by a sensational performance by the popular Haryanvi singer-dancer, Sapna Chowdhry, and stand-up comedy by KK Naikar.
Adding a musical touch to the evening, the show 2020 ki Sabse Badi Mehfil will bring together renowned singers on one platform who will perform 2020 v/s 2021 Jawabi Qawwali along with all the heroes of 2020 such as Sonu Sood and Ravi Kishan to name a few. News18 India will also be hosting the grandest edition of Lapete Mein Netaji with seven poets to bring a fresh perspective on the political climate of the country through sharp sarcasm and humour as they face off against the leaders from all the major political parties. The programming will also feature well-known astrologer such as Sanjay Jumani who will share their unique perspectives on the coming year, new beginnings, and hopes.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
