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News18 Punjab/Haryana becomes first regional channel to introduce an AI anchor
Mumbai: News18 Punjab/Haryana has become the first regional channel to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) to its platform. In this era of technological advancements and innovations, News18 Punjab/Haryana has explored cutting edge technology with its AI anchor, ‘AI Kaur’. The AI anchor was launched at the recent ‘Education Summit: Season 04’ event. This significant milestone for News18 Punjab/Haryana has become the country’s first launch of an AI anchor during a live ground event.
The presence of AI Kaur on the screen left the audience spellbound. AI Kaur not only warmly welcomed the attendees in Punjabi but also posed thought-provoking questions to the panelists in English. Her remarkable presence at the event left an indelible impression on all those present, who lauded News18 for its trailblazing initiative.
Under the theme, ‘Innovate, Educate, Elevate,’ the season four of Education Summit provided an exceptional platform for dialogue, discussions, and felicitations. Following the success of previous editions, Season 04 exceeded expectations with its unique addition—an AI anchor. Engaging in insightful conversations with the panelists, AI Kaur explored diverse aspects of leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the education system, resulting in new suggestions and fruitful conclusions.
Esteemed leaders from Punjab’s top educational institutions participated in the program. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology deputy director Patiala, Dr. Ajay Bhatish, shed light on the ongoing transformations in Punjab’s education sector during his keynote address. Distinguished personalities such as NIT (UK) director Dr. Lalit Avasthi; Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology director Patiala, Dr. Padma Kumar Nayar Patiala; IIT Ropar director Dr. Rajeev Ahuja; CT University Pro-VC Ludhiana, Dr. Manbir Singh; GNA University vice-chancellor Phagwara, V.K. Rattan; TCY Online CEO Kamal Wadhera; Chandigarh SSP Kavledeep Kaur; Group Captain (Retired) Sangeeta Kathait, and Lieutenant General (Retired) Deepender Singh Huda actively participated in the discussions. The program also recognized and honored individuals and partners who have made commendable contributions to the field of education.
The News18 ‘Education Summit: Season 04’ not only served as a platform to address education-related questions but also bore witness to engaging conversations facilitated by an AI anchor.
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
