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Star News launches crime watch show ‘Red Alert’
MUMBAI: Guess what, Crime sells. Starting today 8:30 pm, Star News will be launchingRed Alert – a half hour weekly crime-investigative report. The programme will provide an indepth look at the world of crime, says a company release.
In a bid to offer a complete perspective on crime, the show is divided into four segments- Investigation, Wanted, Special Story and Prevention.
The first segment- Investigation will incorporate cases that have been solved recently. The process of investigation and clues will be highlighted, to engage the viewers’ interest, claims the release.
The second segment Wanted will offer details about the family background of the criminal, place of birth, brief history and interviews with family and teachers.
With the third segment Special story, the news channel aims to answer the queries of its viewer. The segment is based on questions that the viewers might want to know from the world of crime. A comprehensive segment to answer viewers queries, be it about the whereabouts of a well-known criminal, the status of a case or the stories that rocked the country, claims the release.
Like the name suggests, the concluding segment on Prevention, is based on talks about how to avoid being a victim, to guard oneself against big and petty crimes in ones neighbourhood and additional techniques to defend oneself against an attacker.
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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.
