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TV News Icon Rajat Sharma hits 11 million followers on X platform
Mumbai: Rajat Sharma, the editor-in-chief and chairman of India TV has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 11 million followers on X (Formerly Twitter), solidifying his position as the most-followed TV news journalist globally, in an era where real-time engagement and concise communication reign supreme, X is considered as an indispensable platform for journalists and media professionals to connect with their audience on a personal level.
Renowned for his unwavering journalistic integrity and dedication to truthfulness, Rajat Sharma is celebrated in Indian journalism. With a distinguished career spanning over five decades, he has garnered numerous prestigious awards for his outstanding contributions to the field. Known for his incisive reporting and fearless journalism, Rajat Sharma has long been a household name in the Indian media landscape, commanding respect, and trust from viewers nationwide.
His immense popularity on X further highlights his influence, as followers eagerly await his insightful tweets. Through his Twitter account, Rajat Sharma has effectively bridged the gap between traditional media and the digital age, offering his followers a direct channel to stay informed, express their opinions, and engage in meaningful discussions.
This milestone also reflects the enduring success of his iconic courtroom interview show, “Aap Ki Adalat,” which has aired continuously for the past 30 years, and his weekday program “Aaj Ki Baat,” airing at 9 PM on India TV. With this latest achievement, Rajat Sharma continues to leave an indelible mark on both traditional and digital media landscapes, reaffirming his status as a trailblazer in the industry.
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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.
