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Times Network expands its global footprint; launches 4 news channels on Sling TV in the US
Mumbai: India’s premium broadcast network, Times Network, has announced the launch of ET Now, Mirror Now, Times Now Navbharat and Times Now World in the U.S. in partnership with SLING TV, a dominant OTT player in the market. With a strong collection of influential brands in its portfolio across news and entertainment, the Network has expanded its portfolio in the territory with four news channels in addition to Times Now and Zoom, which are currently available on the platform.
Now available on SLING, ET Now focuses on matters that affect India’s inclusive development and empowers the discerning Indian diasporic viewers to take part in India’s growth story; Mirror Now represents the voice and issues of every thinking urban Indian; Times Now Navbharat brings a holistic reportage on national and political news in Hindi language and Times Now World follows the same ethos of the legacy brand, Times Now, in delivering sharp, incisive, credible and fearless news coverage.
Times Network COO and executive president Jagdish Mulchandani said, “We are thrilled to expand our content portfolio in the U.S. by launching our best-in-class news brands through our strategic partnership with SLING TV. Presenting a holistic reportage on global, national, local, financial and business news content, ET NOW, Mirror Now, Times Now Navbharat and Times Now World will serve as an enriching addition to the discerning viewers seeking superior news coverage. I am confident that with our latest offerings, we will continue to build resonance with our global viewers, keeping them informed and entertained.”
We’re excited to announce the addition of four additional leading news channels: ET Now, Mirror Now, Times Now Navbharat HD, and Times Now World HD,” said Sling TV vice president of strategy, business development & international Liz Riemersma. “Our partnership with the Times Network underlines our position as the #1 distributor of Indian TV networks in the US and highlights our continued commitment to providing South Asian customers a strong connection to news and events from India.”
Times Now World, ET Now, Mirror Now and Times Now Navbharat are now available through SLING’s Hindi Pack ($30/mo.). Additionally, Mirror Now and Times Now Navbharat are also available for free on Sling Freestream. The new channels are available to DISH customers through the Hindi Mega and Hindi Premium packages.
Delivering best-in-class content to over 100 million viewers in India and available in over 100 countries across the globe, Times Network is part of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times Group.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
