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News18 Kannada’s unique take on Karnataka Assembly Election
Mumbai: News18 Kannada’s ‘Chunavane Chaduranga’ campaign has successfully covered the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election, with the objective of providing in-depth coverage of the election and the voter’s viewpoint and pulse of the state. As a trusted news source, News18 Kannada has always been dedicated to providing extensive and reliable reporting, and this campaign is no exception. The campaign consisted of more than ten special programs, including the flagship show Jana Mana Mata, which has aired close to 100 episodes. The show provides on-ground reporting from different constituencies of the state, giving viewers a comprehensive understanding of the election.
Other flagship programs included Election To The Point, a mega on-ground debate show hosted by News18 Kannada editor Nikhil Joshi, highlighting the problems of the region in cities like Kalburgi, Udupi, Hubli, Mysore, and Bengaluru. VIP Akhada, a unique program, moderated by Sr associate editor, Chidananda Patel, discussing the report of the present elected MLAs in the midst of voters and party supporters. Chunava Chakra, a 100-day canter activity, travelled across length and breadth of Karnataka covering more than 175 constituencies and reporters talking to voters live on-air.
To make the election more interesting, News18 Kannada also launched unique shows like Political Guru- an Unbiased Analysis of Karnataka’s Political Drama by D P Satish, Group editorial advisor South. The show presented clear insights on poll politics and helped voters make an informed choice. The other show on the list was Mahan Mahile, led by Asst. news editor, Smitha Ranganath, exclusive interviews with female politicians to understand the challenges and share their experiences in Politics and expectations from upcoming elections. Chunavane Masale by chef P D Satish is about elections over platter, talking to people at different food joints from across Karnataka and understanding voter’s views. And Chunavane Churmuri, a humor-based political satire segment played throughout the day.
The campaign was supported by a 360-degree marketing plan, which involved outdoor, print, radio, digital, and local cable networks. The response has been positive for the campaign, and News18 Kannada has seen significant growth in viewership numbers. With the overall duration of the campaign being over 120 days, News18 Kannada is committed to presenting fast, accurate, credible and unbiased news. News18 Kannada is proud to have provided viewers with insightful and reliable coverage of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election through the ‘Chunavane Chaduranga’ campaign.
There will be big LIVE non-stop coverage on polling day 10 May, 6:00 AM onwards followed by exit poll on the same day 5:30 PM onwards. For counting 13 May there will be 12 hours continuous LIVE Real-time reporting from ground zero, counting centres and studio. Special programs will feature elite panellists for constructive analysis on both polling and counting days.
The campaign Chunavane Chaduranga was sponsored by- Ullas Agarbatti, Dabur Red Paste, Amrith Noni, Gplus Home Appliances, TVS NTORQ125, A-one Gold TMT, Vimal, White Gold, Dr. Morepen, and Aquaguard.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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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.
