News Broadcasting
Times Now launches election campaigns for Indian and U.S. viewers on counting day
Mumbai: As the anticipation for the Lok Sabha Election results culminates on the Counting Day, Times Now, and Times Now Navbharat are set to revolutionize election news broadcasting with state-of-the-art technology and dynamic campaigns in India and the U.S.
Augmenting the election news viewing experience like never before, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat have introduced two new state-of-the-art Studios, offering an immersive and interactive experience. The studios feature large interactive & big data display screens, AI-led technology to consolidate reporter and audience feedback live, advanced 3D graphics, real-time data analysis & data crunching, high-depth immersive graphics, experiential integrative technology, and interactive news broadcast to provide viewers with comprehensive election news and analysis.
To maximise reach and engagement, the Network has launched unique collaborations with leading partners across the country. Engaging over 15 million daily consumers, Zomato users will get real-time poll updates from Times Now Navbharat while they wait for their order to be delivered. To bring the pulse of democracy closer to the people, Times Now Navbharat has partnered with leading movie theatre, MovieMax across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Telangana, and Delhi broadcasting live election updates and providing comprehensive coverage on Counting Day. Fostering vibrant discussions and informed participation, Times Network has created ‘Chunaav Charcha Corners’ across leading Media Agencies in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Through live screenings and interactive sessions on Counting Day, this initiative aims to engage audiences in meaningful conversations about the elections.
To delve into India’s landmark elections from the oldest democracy in the world, Times Network has curated a series of interactive on-ground activities engaging the Indian diaspora in The U.S. Drawing attention to Counting Day, a special display van travelled from New York City to New Jersey communicating highlights of the programming led by Times Now’s leading anchors and culminating into a carnival at New Jersey’s biggest desi market area. Sharing her perspective on the election action in India with live updates from the country, Navika Kumar, group editor-in-chief, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, will join the thought-provoking panel discussion with eminent panellists, to be held on June 3 to discuss, dissect, and deliberate on the Indian elections.
The Network has rolled out an aggressive marketing campaign across Out-of-Home (OOH), print ads in leading National dailies, tie-ups with leading Radio Stations, and digital screens at airports across India. The Network’s bouquet of news channels and its digital platforms across YouTube, Facebook and Instagram will keep viewers ahead with the fastest updates on Counting Day.
News Broadcasting
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.
