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TV9 Bharatvarsh launches ‘The PM Factor’ exclusive Prime Time Show
Mumbai: True to its reputation and proven track record, India’s most popular and agenda setting Hindi channel that has disrupted the Hindi television news genre, is coming up with a mega show that puts India in the spotlight.
As the world leadership eyes India to lead and show the path in turbulent times in the rest of the world with threat of recession and uncertainty looming large, TV9 Bharatvarsh’s ‘The PM Factor’ will decode the India perspective and showcase what truly makes India the toast of the globe.
From the Indian digital public goods architecture being celebrated all over the world to the ever rising India consumption story, ‘The PM Factor’ will outline in the most impactful manner all that is right with the India story today and how it is preparing itself to further bolster its pitch for global ascendancy.
The Show is in line with TV9 Bharatvarsh’s editorial and brand philosophy of putting India first and airing content that is in India’s interest.
The unique show will engage with global heads of states, captains of industry, civil society leaders and technology czars to examine the India story objectively to hold out learning for the world at large. The show will elicit views of global influencers on Prime Minister’s vision for new India.
Elaborating on the show idea and construct, TV9 Bharatvarsh deputy managing editor Paritosh Chaturvedi said, “This is a significant year in view of India’s G20 Presidency. The world is looking at India for leadership across domains and the Show will aggregate views of all these thought leaders and capture their India perspective. We will employ an objective stand on what drives global interest in India and how to leverage it to sustain the momentum.”
‘The PM Factor’ will take an objective view of India’s strengths while seeking feedback from all relevant stakeholders on how to not only sustain the momentum but also better the India proposition. It will also look at global best practices for the India story to gain the extra edge.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
