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News18 Network hosts Jharkhand Samvad in Ranchi
Mumbai: Jharkhand Samvad is being organised by News18 Network at Hotel Radisson in Ranchi. The event will start with a special interaction with the Honourable Chief Minister Hemant Soren who will speak about his government’s approach to development, governance and areas of priority. The event will also have top political leaders and other eminent personalities from diverse fields speak extensively on various topics. The event will have several panel discussions with senior ministers of the state including Alamgir Alam, Rameshwar Oraon, Satyanand Bhokta, Champai Soren; Joba Majhi; Banna Gupta, Badal Patralekh, Mithilesh Kumar Thakur, Hafizul Hassan along with Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji and MLA Deepika Pandey Singh.
The event will not only facilitate discussions on key political and policy related issues but will also focus on individuals who have been the flag bearers of social change and have achieved tremendous success in their chosen fields of sports, entertainment and business. Panelists including Jharkhand State Food Commission Chairman Himanshu Shekhar Choudhary; ESL Steel Ltd. chief executive officer Ashish Gupta; Jharkhand chamber of commerce & industries president Kishore Mantri; cricketer Niharika Prasad; Archer Madhumita Kumari; CWG gold medallists Lovely Chaubey & Rupa rani Tirkey; Model Riya Tirkey and actress Shweta Basu Prasad, will talk about their inspiring stories, their life and experiences.
The event will be covered live on News18 Bihar-Jharkhand on 18 March, 1 PM onwards.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
