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The second edition of News18’s L’Aspiration Summit is all set to take place in Udaipur
Mumbai: The second edition of News18 Network’s L’Aspiration Summit, an event that decodes changing lifestyles, aspirations and luxury in today’s context, will be organised in the city of lakes – Udaipur. The summit will be held on 27 February at the city’s famed Fateh Prakash Palace.
The young population of the country has now altered and redefined how luxury is perceived and consumed. To explore this ever-evolving space, the L’Aspiration Summit will feature insightful discussions on all trends shaping and influencing the rarefied world of luxe. The discussions at the summit will be wide-ranging including consumption trends, new markets & customers, the impact of technology on luxury as well as trends that are specific to India.
The glittering evening will see a galaxy of high profile members of royal families as well as personalities from the world of glitz and glamour – Vikram Singh, Daiwat Singh, Ijyaraj Singh, Pushpraj Singh, Mohina Singh, Mudrika Dhoka, Manya Singh, Shipra Khanna.
Sharing his thoughts on L’Aspiration Summit, Network18 CEO Hindi News Karan Abhishek Singh said, “We at News18 Network are extremely pleased to organize the second edition of L’Aspiration Summit and that too in a state that is synonymous with royalty and regal living, Rajasthan. The launch edition of this property in Chandigarh was a huge success and was very well-received across all sections of our viewers. We are confident about building further on that success with an event in Udaipur that will be bigger in both scale and stature.”
News Broadcasting
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.
