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Times Network launches ‘Election Yatra’ on Times Now and Times Now Navbharat
Mumbai: As the anticipation for the upcoming general elections in India intensifies, Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network announces Election Yatra, a first of its kind initiative in Indian news television. Led by the Network’s leading English and Hindi news channels, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, Election Yatra is a state-of-the-art mobile studio that will traverse the length and breadth of the country, capturing the essence of democracy in action.
Covering 8,000 kms over a period of 40 days until the end of May, Times Now’s Election Yatra will travel across 38 cities in 9 states, including Delhi-Noida, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Embarking on a 60-day journey until June 04, Times Now Navbharat’s Election Yatra will extensively cover the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, and beyond.
With an unwavering commitment to bringing comprehensive and in-depth election reportage, Election Yatra breaks away from the typical in-studio format and delves deep into the heart of the Indian electorate, presenting incisive and accurate analysis directly from the ground. Helmed by the prominent prime time anchors of Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, this unique initiative serves as the definitive platform for insightful analysis, dynamic debates, and unparalleled coverage of the Indian electoral landscape.
Speaking about this pioneering initiative, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat group editor in chief Navika Kumar said, “Election Yatra is our endeavour to bring the political discourse closer to the people. By mobilizing our mobile studio and journeying into the heart of the nation, we are committed to capture the essence of democracy firsthand and provide our viewers with a deep understanding of the crucial issues in the upcoming elections, empowering them with informed perspectives to shape the future of our democracy”.
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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.
