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News18 Odia gears up for divine drive with all-out coverage of Puri Rath Yatra 2025
MUMBAI: If Odisha has a beating heart, it thunders along the Grand Road of Puri every year as Lord Jagannath’s chariot rolls forward. This time, News18 Odia is hitching its cameras to the axle of faith with a sweeping 15-day coverage of the Puri Rath Yatra 2025, promising a devotional deep dive from every spiritual, cultural and visual angle.
Starting 27 June, the channel will beam live coverage of key rituals straight from the city of Puri, including the highly anticipated Rath Yatra and its return procession, Bahuda Yatra, slated for 5 July. Beyond the headline events, viewers can also tune into a documentary-style series, Badadande Bije Jagannath, airing between 27 June and 5 July. The show will offer behind-the-scenes glimpses, exclusive interviews with seers and scholars, and never-before-seen festival preparations.
News18 Odia is also focusing on locations beyond Puri with special features on Kantilo Nilamadhab, Patali Srikhetra, and Chatiabata. These segments aim to offer both context and spiritual depth, connecting the dots between mythology and the lived experiences of pilgrims.
“News18 Odia’s Rath Yatra 2025 coverage is more than a telecast—it is a heartfelt cultural tribute and a spiritual journey reaching millions of homes across Odisha and beyond”, the channel said.
The broadcast, blending real-time devotion with editorial insight, is co-powered by Madhukunj Agarbatti, Evergreen Tea, Santanu English Medium School, and Nippo Swooper. The list of Special Partners includes Dynapar QPS Plus, Scan Steels Ltd, TBW Combook, Hari Plast, IMFA, Akash Education, TVS Raider, and Muthoot Finance. Associate Sponsors supporting the initiative are Ganesh Group of Institutions, Sri Sri University, Keshari Chatua, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Hi-Tech Medical College, Mountain Breeze, Tetrahedron, Nabakalebara Movie, and Airtel.
The all-day live coverage of Rath Yatra will begin on 27 June, capturing every moment of the divine spectacle for homes across the state and nation.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
