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News18’s ‘Rising Madhya Pradesh’ summit in Bhopal top union and state leaders to attend
Mumbai: News18 Network is set to organise its leadership summit – ‘Rising Madhya Pradesh’ in Bhopal on 23 September 2023.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauhan will grace the event as the chief guest and will speak extensively on his vision for the state’s progress in the context of the upcoming elections in the state. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar will also be part of the event and will discuss pressing issues related to farmers.
Top leaders and policymakers including the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Shri Bhupendra Singh, State Unit Chief of BJP – Madhya Pradesh, Shri Vishnu Dutt Sharma, Minister of Medical Education, Shri Vishwas Kailash Sarang, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Education Minister, Dr. Mohan Yadav, and opposition leader and former CM Shri Kamal Nath will be seen participating in the discussions at the summit.
Furthermore, film actress Fatima Sana Shaikh and filmmaker Raaj Shaandilyaa will also join the line-up of notable speakers at the ‘Rising Madhya Pradesh summit.
News18 has been at the forefront of driving the discourse on development across the country for many years. An integral part of this effort has been the thought leadership ‘RISING’ series organized in various states. This platform hosts the biggest names from governance, politics, and other strata of society in a substantive discussion on key challenges faced by a region and the roadmap for the future.
News18’s ‘Rising Madhya Pradesh’ summit will aim to discuss key priorities of the state through an open and free dialogue with all stakeholders on the development of Madhya Pradesh.
Tune in to ‘Rising Madhya Pradesh’ on News18 MP/CG on September 23 starting at 2 PM onwards. The same can be viewed online on the channel’s YouTube platform here:
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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.
