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Nick’s ‘Blues Clues’ gets new host Joe
MUMBAI: Kid oriented Nickelodeon has announced that a three-part special on the show Blues Clues called Meet Joe.
Blues Clues invites viewers to a computer animated storybook world to help the popular school characters Steve, Joe and Blue solve puzzles. The show is educative and kids gain knowledge on a variety of subjects like geography, civic sense.
On the Meet Joe special, Steve leaves for college and so Joe stays on to lead the show.
To celebrate Joe’s arrival Nickelodeon is giving away collectible Nick Jr. Growth Charts. These feature characters from the Nick Jr. block. Viewers can tune into the channel from 10am to noon for further details.
Joe brings along his friends Baby Bird and Polka Dots. Joe is passionate over colour and each week he wears rugby shirts of different colours. He also enjoys visiting and exploring new places.
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India Today Group debuts AI anchor ‘Sutra’ at AI Impact Summit 2026
Sutra aims to simplify live policy debates using sovereign AI models
NEW DELHI: India Today Group has unveiled Sutra, an AI-driven news anchor designed to deliver real-time, contextual reporting, marking the group’s latest push to integrate artificial intelligence into mainstream journalism.
The AI anchor was introduced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi and developed in collaboration with BharatGen, with the initiative showcased by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
India Today Group said Sutra is built to navigate complex policy discussions and fast-moving developments by synthesising information into concise, accessible insights, aimed at narrowing the gap between high-level debates and public understanding. The AI anchor was used to surface live takeaways from key sessions at the summit.
India Today Group chief AI officer Nilanjan Das, said the project was focused on clarity and accessibility without diluting editorial rigour. He added that working with BharatGen aligned the group’s AI ambitions with India’s broader push towards sovereign technology capabilities.
BharatGen CEO Rishi Bal, said the partnership reflected a shift from basic automation towards deeper contextual intelligence in media. He emphasised the importance of indigenous, multimodal AI models capable of understanding Indian languages, regional dialects and cultural nuance, particularly as AI-driven news formats gain traction.
The launch positions India Today Group among the first major Indian media houses to deploy an AI anchor backed by home-grown technology, underscoring a growing convergence between journalism, public policy and sovereign AI infrastructure.
