News Broadcasting
Star News gears up for elections
MUMBAI: In about a months time from today, over 10,000 candidates from 170 political parties will be appealing to 653,726,115 voters. A single question that will be asked is who is going to be the Prime Minister? After Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri, Star News’ Kaun Banega Pradanmantri looks to answer the most asked question as best as it can.
The journey to this answer will cover live bulletins, opinion polls, exit polls, interviews, heated debates, expert analyses and interviews with experts as well as general public. Kaun Banega dhaPranmantri will have the largest newsgathering team across the country supported by the latest technology in broadcasting, which will keep you posted with up-to-the-minute election-related news.
“Kaun Banega Pradhnamantri will be an innovative approach to election programming. This election will be fought on satellite television and the viewer will not tolerate a dated approach to news. The voter is younger than before, the programming will have to be relevant and involving,” says Star News president Ravina Raj Kohli. “The programming will also be supported by on ground activities of unprecedented scale,” she adds.
Kaun Banega Pradhanmantri will provide an opportunity for the common man to actively participate in a peoples programme which will raise issues ranging from availability of basic amenities like clean drinking water, electricity, roads, education, etc. to the law and order situation, womens issues, growth in the agricultural and the industrial sectors.
“One of the criteria for the success of a programme is reflected in the large number of advertisers who get associated with it. In the recent past our programmes like Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri and Kya Karenge Vittmantri were one of the most watched programmes,” says Star News senior vice president ad sales Joy Chakraborthy. “Kaun Banega Pradhanmantri will surely attract larger viewership. KBPM has already started attracting sponsors and advertisers from the very start. Samsung as the presenting sponsor and Raymond and Sukam as associate sponsors have been the first off the blocks, with many more in the pipeline,” he further adds.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
