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Vinod Dua to anchor ‘Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri’ on Star News
MUMBAI: Former advisor to the Sahara group’s news channel venture, television personality Vinod Dua is all set to anchor the Star News election special Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri.
The show will cover Assembly elections in all five states – Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and New Delhi – with key election issues and indepth analysis by opinion leaders and political commentators.
Adding to Star News’ current affairs programming, Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri will focus on the issues and problems of people and whether politicians are addressing these concerns. The daily half-hour election special will have Dua reaching out to people, interacting with them and discussing their problems. It will include posers from the people, discussions with experts and interviews of ministers.
The show also has a Sunday episode called Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri – ‘Aapka Hukm’ in which a single issue across the states will be covered throughout the day. This special Sunday coverage will culminate into an hour-long show at 11 pm where the entire day’s issue will be analysed and discussed in perspective.
Experts on the show include eminent journalist Virendra Kapoor and Star News editor Sanjay Pugalia. For analytical inputs, the channel has roped in noted election expert Mahesh Rangarajan.
The election special airs from 15 September, Monday to Friday at 8:30 pm with the repeat airing the next day at 10:30 am. Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri – Aapka Hukm airs beginning 14 September on Sundays at 11:00 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.
