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West Bengal election special: Zee News gears up with special line-up of shows
NEW DELHI: The political battleground of West Bengal was open by the end of the last year, long before the election dates were even expected. The cue was simple that this West Bengal election is going to be a big one. The stimulus to this was first seen from Zee News when the channel launched its exclusive property Kiska Bengal in December 2020 itself. The show is a half-hour daily bulletin that has stories and the latest updates on the West Bengal elections.
Later in February 2021, with the announcement of dates for the West Bengal Elections, Zee News with its first of its kind show- Bengal Chaley Hum, is traveling the length and breadth of the state to capture the pulse of the electorates and highlight ground-level issues that will drive the choice of voters. The show will travel across West Bengal and cover key constituencies in the state.
These shows are a true representative of the people’s voice in line with the commitment of Zee News to bring the most comprehensive coverage of elections. Continuing with the same commitment, Zee News will present extensive reportage throughout the elections till counting day. The programming will comprise a detailed analysis along with an overall view of the political scene through a diverse format of shows.
Watch Bengal Chale Hum at 7 pm and Kiska Bengal at 7.30 pm, Monday to Friday only on Zee News.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
