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Times Now takes on NaMo govt’s one-year anniversary with special shows
MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has completed one year of governance after it swept to power with a thumping win of 282 seats in the Lok Sabha elections in 2014.
Under the Modi wave, the country saw some key decision-making and initiatives. A year on, it is now time to review the BJP’s performance. So has the past one year seen the PM’s most promised reforms move the big way and speedily? Have the NaMo policies for the masses been effective and beneficial? From banking to labour to general schemes to social security, how good or bad has it been? Times Now will bring to its viewers an exhaustive and in depth overview with details on the minutest of moves from 22 – 16 May, 2015 with Modi 365.
Modi 365 on Times Now, shall look at the hits and misses, the politics behind the big moves, the real issues that have been looked at, India’s foreign policies and how or if it has worked. The channel aims at giving the nation a voice to raise important issues, ask the right questions and take action that brings about a positive change in the society. The special programming and broadcast will have a wide participation from those who matter and have been in the know of things – from ministers and politicians to bureaucrats besides the master observers.
Starting with a special Super Prime Time debate on 22 May, the series shall cover The Home Stretch (Politics First) on 23 May at 6.30 pm, followed by Real Politik Special at 7.30 pm, debates with expert on 23 and 24 May at 9 pm. Modi 365 will also have the C Voter Opinion Poll on the Modi government’s first year in power on 25 May at 7 pm.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
