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TIMES NOW unveils exclusive programming line up for 71st Republic Day
MUMBAI: Commemorating the 71st Republic Day of India, TIMES NOW, India’s leading English news channel unveils an exciting programming line-up of thought-provoking shows. Shedding light on the unspoken, untold and unseen stories, TIMES NOW brings to its viewers three curated shows, Dispatches from India, Republic Day – behind the scenes and 2020 – India’s decade, this weekend 25 and 26 January 2020.
1. Republic Day – Behind the Scenes – For the first time ever on television, TIMES NOW’s Consulting Editor – Politics, Padmaja Joshi, visits the practice sessions before the final Republic Day March on Rajpath, revealing the painstaking preparations that goes into planning and practicing the tunes that rouse every Indian as the country celebrates its Republic Day. The one hour feature show will air this Saturday, 25 January 2020 at 2.30 pm and 10.30 pm, brings the unique story of 100s of bands drawn from the Armed forces, schools and paramilitary forces and 1000s of men and women who have spent decades perfecting the art.
2. 2020 – India’s decade – On January 25, 2020 at 6 pm, TIMES NOW’s Editor-in-Chief Rahul Shivshankar on the marquee Republic Day show discusses the health of Indian democracy by invoking 3 contentious subjects that could impact India in the coming years. With eminent panelists that includes N Ram – Chairman, The Hindu Group, Anand Ranganathan – Author and Scientist, Pawan Varma – Former Rajya Sabha MP, Aryama Sundaram – Senior Advocate, Faizan Mustufa-Vice-chancellor, NALSAR, Sachidananda Murthy – Resident Editor & Columnist, Malayala Manorama & The Week, Sanjeev Srivastava – Senior Journalist, the engaging debate will discuss the topics – Constitution amended not imperiled, Dissent under threat in democratic India and Can Congress Challenge BJP’s Dominance.
3. Dispatches from India – On 26 January 2020 at 10 pm, TIMES NOW brings to its viewers a heart-rending narrative of the brave Indian citizens from the borders, conflict zones, and maritime boundary lines, who are pushed to the edge to fight for survival. The one-hour special show will showcase the untold stories of people, who are still being devoid of their fundamental rights as an Indian citizen even after 70 years of being a republic nation.
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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.
