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News18 pushes the envelope with innovative campaigns and initiatives
Mumbai: News18, a news network, has continued to lead the way in driving innovation within the news industry. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as Metaverse, AI and Robotics across its diverse range of campaigns, events, and promotions, News18 has underscored the role of technology in shaping the landscape of viewer engagement and content delivery, setting new standards of excellence in the process.
News18 Madhya Pradesh / Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh’s Number One news channel set a historic benchmark for the region by seamlessly live-streaming its Rising Chhattisgarh summit on Metaverse. Renowned for discussions around key developmental priorities and celebrating state achievements, the Summit saw a massive increase in its outreach by enabling virtual attendance through this initiative. The campaign received an overwhelming response, with thousands of individuals joining the virtual stream within a matter of hours. This campaign promoting the livestream ultimately reached an impressive eight million individuals. Moreover, the event also featured the region’s first AI anchor Anjali, who unveiled the channel’s umbrella branding for the upcoming state elections “2023 Ka Mahasangram”, marking another first for the channel.
News18 Rajasthan also recently organized an “AI Bhavishya Ka Dwar” conclave in Jaipur, wherein the channel offered the audience an opportunity to experience first-hand an interactive AI avatar. The event also deployed robots to handle specific tasks during the events creating a huge amount of buzz amongst the audience. The Network also recently successfully executed a hugely successful Independence Day campaign wherein viewers were allowed to create a virtual avatar and unfurl the Tri-colour at the ramparts of a model of the Red Fort that was created in the Metaverse
News18 is paving the way for a new era in the news industry through its steadfast commitment to innovation and technology. With a focus on creating immersive experiences, and introducing industry-first initiatives, the network continues to redefine how it engages with audiences.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
