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Agenda for change
MUMBAI: Marking the first anniversary of the horrific Delhi gang rape that shook the country on December 16, 2012 and paved the way for new laws on women safety, CNN-IBN has put together a series of shows on women related issues under its programming Agenda for Change – One Year On.
The first show Men Against the Tide, will showcase men who have made it their mission to empower women and will go on air on December 13, 2013 at 8:30 PM.
On December 14, 2013, at 9:30 PM a special episode of The Citizen Journalist Show will engage viewers in a discourse with Anubha Bhonsle, who will speak about women safety and the shrinking public spaces for women.
The personal loss and the fight for justice that Nirbhaya’s parents endured will be highlighted in a special show Nirbhaya: The Fearless One on December 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM.
The last part of the programming, The Justice Dialogue will have CNN-IBN Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose analysing the scenario of gender justice in India and investigating whether there has been any significant progress in administering the same, since the horrendous gang rape that resulted in the death of the victim Nirbhaya. The show will be telecast on December 16, 2013 at 10:00 PM.
Commenting on this special programming line-up, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network said, “The women of our country have faced immense injustice for decades. The gang rape incident that took place last year has marked a page in India’s history and propelled women to come to the forefront and resist being victims. CNN-IBN’s programming Agenda for Change – One Year On, is committed to giving the women of the country a voice and ensuring that gender issues are addressed rightfully.”
Don’t miss this special programming from Dec 13, 2013 to Dec 16, 2013, only on CNN-IBN.
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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.
