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Radio Mirchi presents ‘Diwali Specials’
MUMBAI: Delhi is in the jamboree mood and to heighten the diwali spirit, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM has lined up an assortment of engaging programmes, offering ‘something special’ for all Delhites.
To kick off Radio Mirchi’s repertoire of the Diwali week, Hello Delhi and Bumper-to-Bumper, the morning and evening drive time shows, have an exciting lucky draw, Hotshot ki diwali hot hot, in place. All the listeners who call on these two shows will be the participants and up for grabs are attractive prizes. Adding up to the excitement, the station has roped in the Shah Rukh Khan as the Radio Mirchi RJ, who will interview the Don team in his Don style each day till 20 October on Hello Delhi. He would also chat up about his latest movie Don.
The listeners will also get an opportunity to win those desirable Oakley sunglasses, by answering simple questions based on the movie Don.
On the station’s celebrity chat show Khubsoorat the stars will share their Diwali plans with the listeners. This time round everyone can make their own Diwali decorations by learning it the right way from women who are experts in the craft on the show. RJ Anu will enlighten listeners on everything that is to do with Diwali, from shopping to organizing Diwali parties to what’s in – what’s out, and lots more.
On Bumper-to-Bumper RJ Naved will catch Delhi off guard with his pranks in Diwala per tadam te tudum. He will be out on the streets, in shops, offices, restaurants asking people – aap iss diwali kiska diwala nikalna chahte hai.
To add some Bollywood dhoom to the dhamaka season Radio Mirchi’s Total Filmi has come up with Bollywood ke bamb patakhh’, a special where Delhi will vote and devote crackling titles like ‘phuljhadi’, ‘anar’, ‘ladi’, ‘chakri’ etc to the bollywood stars.
Dr Love will be presented with a twist – Diwali per love bhi happy – this time around the callers will share their romantic love stories and set the mood for timeless Romeo Juliet saga.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
