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ABP News brings special programming line-up for Bihar Elections
As political parties gear up for an intense electoral contest in the state of Bihar, ABP News has announced an extensive programming line-up for the upcoming assembly elections, to keep the viewers apprised about every single development of the state, and its leaders.
Even amid the pandemic, the fever of Bihar assembly elections is high, which are slated to be held in October-November. With rallies and large gatherings being out of bounds this year, digital campaigns and television coverage will play a key role in this year’s political battle. Keeping this in mind, ABP News has launched special programming under the purview of its iconic property, ‘Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri’, to keep the viewers engaged & informed throughout the election season.
With a commitment to bring the most incisive reporting, ‘Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri’ will keep the viewers engrossed through a special conclave, Shikhar Sammelan and a multitude of shows like Bihar Yatra, Gajab ho Bihar ke Lala, Bihar ke Bahubali, and Bihar: Vaar x Palatvar.
The channel will hold two editions of its flagship conclave, Shikhar Sammelan, which will not only have top political leaders, but also eminent personalities from Bihar to deliberate on the upcoming elections and other associated issues. A new show called Bihar Yatra, will also be making its way on the viewers’ TV screens – the daily travelogue-cum-ground reporting show, will capture the ground reality of the Bihar elections. A one-on-one interview series called Gajab ho Bihar ke Lala will involve interactions and profiling of political and non-political heavy-weights of Bihar involved in the elections. Another unique feature show, Bihar ke Bahubali will be hosted by a celebrity from Bihar, wherein he/she will narrate the life-story of infamous political Bahubalis of the state. A debate show series exclusively on Bihar elections called Bihar: Vaar x Palatvar will bring to the fore, the key political faces of Bihar on a panel discussion. The same panel will feature predominantly throughout the entire programming on Bihar elections, hosting insightful discussions.
Furthermore, along with research partner CVoter, ABP News will present an Opinion Poll and Exit Poll to the viewers, based on the trends and projections of the Bihar Elections.
Lastly, apart from a show-stopping line-up on television, the channel will also be tremendously active on the digital medium, to present extensive & exclusive coverage of Bihar elections on ABP Live and ABP News’ Social Media Platforms.
On this these offerings, Mr. Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network said, “With this brand new content line-up for Bihar elections, our goal is to provide an unmatched coverage, continuing our legacy of presenting the most accurate and credible election results. Keeping our viewers at the very core of our content offerings, we want to inform & empower them with informative, interactive, and in-depth coverage along with insightful deliberations, story-telling, and interviews. ABP News had always remained an undisputed leader on big news days, and we hope our viewers will continue to cherish our new offerings.”
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
