News Broadcasting
Times Network launches Public Manch
Mumbai: Times Network a broadcast network, announces ‘Public Manch’ – an exclusive show aimed to engage and empower voters. With a key focus on first-time voters, the show hosted by Navika Kumar, will be held at various colleges and campuses across the country. Public Manch, a weekly prime-time show will air every Friday starting February 23, at 7:55 PM on Times Now Navbharat and 9 PM on Times Now.
Ahead of the general elections 2024, Public Manch acts as a direct conduit between the nation’s youth and renowned political personalities, bureaucrats and thought leaders. The maiden episode of this show will feature the political strategist, Prashant Kishore. Public Manch – a dynamic platform, that enables the voters to understand the specifics of various issues before they cast their votes.
Times Now and Times Now Navbharat group editor-in-chief Navika Kumar said, ” The 25 per cent increase in first-time voters for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, compared to 2019, underscores a significant shift in the political landscape. Public Manch serves as a crucial platform, bridging the gap between the youth and political discourse. Reckoned as India’s Election News Headquarters, I am confident the show will help prepare voters as they step into the forefront of the electoral process.”
As Public Manch embarks on a nationwide journey, the stage is set for an illuminating exploration of India’s political landscape, fostering dynamic conversations with influential figures on the prestigious campuses of Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Patna, and Bengaluru.
News Broadcasting
News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
