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ABP Network Partners with RHA India to serve 30 Million Meals
Intent on combatting the ongoing hunger crisis, ABP Network has partnered with Robin Hood Army (RHA) – a volunteer-based, zero-funds organisation – for their national campaign #Mission30M. This initiative seeks to serve 30 million meals to people most affected by hunger-related issues across rural and urban areas.
The Global Hunger Index 2019 ranks India as suffering from a “level of hunger that is serious”[i]. COVID-19 has aggravated this situation. A new report published by Oxfam estimated that 122 million more people could be pushed into starvation this year because of the pandemic’s economic fallout[ii]. Given the gravity of the situation, ABP Network has associated with RHA in helping hungry people across geographies.
#Mission30M is the largest food relief campaign organized by civil society. Through this, Robin Hood Army is bringing together corporates, media houses and volunteers across 200 cities in 10 countries. All volunteers will be following government, health and safety guidelines, along with social distancing norms, to ensure safe and secure deliveries. RHA is a voluntary-based, zero-funds organisation that works to get surplus food from restaurants and the community to serve less fortunate people.
ABP Network is helping RHA promote this initiative via the strength and reach of its national and regional channels – ABP News, ABP Majha, ABP Ananda, ABP Asmita, ABP Sajha and ABP Ganga – and its digital platform ABP Live, encouraging and inspiring people all across the country to join the common cause. ABP anchors are also using their social media handles to extend support and increase the initiative’s reach.
Speaking on the occasion, Avinash Pandey, CEO – ABP Network said: “Due to the varied ramifications of COVID-19, hunger has tightened its grip worldwide. These times remind us that nothing is more meaningful than serving society. As a responsible network, we cherish our duty towards society and stand committed to dedicating ourselves in the nation’s service in every way. We are supporting this initiative to spread compassion during this challenging period. I hope more individuals and institutions join our cause.”
Previously, ABP Network had collaborated with RHA for Senior Patrol – a movement that helped provide essentials to the most senior and susceptible members of society amid the COVID-19 crisis; The Mega-Christmas Food Drive of 2019; and the special Khaibar Pass Food Festival initiative, which involved distributing extra food from the festival to those in need. Through such significant initiatives, RHA has emerged as a powerful agent of change in Indian society.
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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.
