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Nitin Gadkari felicitates Bharat24’s Super Indians
Mumbai: The nation’s fastest-growing national Hindi news channel, Bharat24 organised its highly anticipated initiative Super Indians at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi to honour extraordinary individuals for their exemplary and contribution towards the Vision of New India.
Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari was the chief guest at the event. Gadkari along with the guest of honour, MoS for PMO Dr Jitendra Singh felicitated the real heroes of new India at Bharat24’s Super Indians. MoS for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal and Minister for Defence & Tourism Ajay Bhatt also spoke exclusively at the gala event.
Govinda, as the celebrity host along with Bharat24’s known, and trusted anchors hosted multiple-panel discussions on topics varying from health, education, business, economy and culture. The star panellists included Bollywood star Vidyut Jamwal, Amrita Hospital administrative director Swami Nijamritananda Puri, PolicyBazaar vice president & head of brand marketing Sameer Sethi, VidyaMandir Classes CBO Abhishek Sharma, Patanjali Ayurved chief operating officer – media, branding & communication Anita Nayyar among other think-tanks. Meanwhile, Bollywood actors Govinda and Jamwal also shared insight into the entertainment business and shared experiences of their Bollywood journey.
Speaking at the event, Bharat24 CEO & editor-in-chief, Jagdeesh Chandra said, “Bharat24 shares the nation’s Vision of New India and continuously highlights the topics imperative to the nation’s growth”, he added, “Bharat24 will continue to celebrate individuals who are contributing to nation’s development through their initiatives.”
Bharat24 chief business officer & strategic advisor to the board Manoj Jagyasi said, “After successfully organizing the Rajasthan Chapter of Super Indians, we were able to scale the Delhi edition even bigger and I am delighted to say that Super Indians has become one of the most sought-after IP’s. I would like to thank our partners for their continuous support towards our endeavours.”
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
