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News18 Tamil Nadu announces comprehensive election programming lineup
Mumbai – News18 Tamil Nadu proudly announces its comprehensive election programming lineup, providing viewers with an in-depth understanding and analysis of the political landscape.
News18 Tamil Nadu’s election programming features many interesting shows that offer insights, share diverse perspectives and information on election dynamics. The lineup is as follows:
The program ‘Therdal Katcheri’ showcases daily political updates, analysis, and insights. The show will be aired every day at 10:30 PM and 6:30 AM. The show ‘Thisai Matriya Thirupangal; airs in 5-minute segments throughout the day to discuss the consequences of previous elections. Meanwhile, the program ‘Therthal Darbar’ will provide ongoing coverage of political developments, spanning the entire day in 10-minute segments.
The program ‘Modhum Vetpalar’ airs daily at 3:.30 PM, featuring group interviews with candidates from single constituencies. The show ‘Therthal Kathaiyalla Varalaru’ will go deeply into the electoral process and is aired three times a day at 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 9:30 PM.
‘Makkaludan News19’ will feature vox pops from the public, spread throughout the day for 5 minutes. On Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 AM and 7:50 PM, ‘Special Makkal Sabai’ broadcasts political debates, giving different perspectives on the matters of regional politics, growth, and development. The show ‘Kalam18’showcases one-on-one conversations with political figures every day at 9:30 a.m. Additionally, the show ‘18+’ hosts group discussions with first-time voters on Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 PM.
The program ‘Candid with Candidates’ airs throughout the day in 5-minute parts and feature interesting interviews from the campaign trail. On Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 AM and 9:30 PM, the show ‘Oru Naal, Oru Kalam, Oru Mugam’ takes viewers on a campaign journey with political figures.
‘Therdhal 2024 – Beyond Tamil Nadu’ shows 5-minute segments throughout the day, providing insights into electoral news from throughout India. ‘Enna Seithar MP?’ focuses on the performance of Members of Parliament during elections, and airs in 5-minute pieces throughout the day. The show My Vote My Right airs throughout the day as 2-minute segments, encouraging viewers to exercise their democratic rights.
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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.
