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CNN-News18 curate special programming line-up for Assembly Elections 2019
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 has announced extensive programming to apprise the viewers of all the major national and political developments during the elections. After the fierce battle in the Loksabha elections, major political parties have once again geared up for an intense political contest in Maharashtra and Haryana.
In line with their commitment to bring most incisive reportage of all the major elections, CNN-News18 will delve into all aspects of the assembly elections under the umbrella branding ‘Battle for the States’ The programming comprises a detailed analysis along with an overall view of the political scenario through a multitude of shows. From election focused daily shows such as ‘Citizen’s Viewpoint’ and ‘Election Epicentre’ highlighting ground realities and sentiments to special shows such as ‘Youngistan’ and ‘Kings & Queens’, CNN-News18 will bring its viewers the most insightful and exhaustive coverage of the state elections.
While Youngistan will put a special focus on the youth voters of the states to ensure that their voice is captured, Kings and Queens, through its unique storytelling format, will deep dive and showcase the lives of top political leaders contesting the elections. Offering a satirical round up of the elections, ‘The Election That Wasn’t’, will feature Cyrus Broacha who will look across the political spectrum, giving his unique take on the election news and shenanigans.
CNN-News18, with IPSOS as research partner, will present Exit Poll to the viewers after the voting process is over. The exit poll will telecast from 6 PM -10 PM and will attempt to predict the final result of the elections basis voting patterns, trends, seat projections and proclivity of the voters on ground.
The programming on the channel will be led by veteran anchors and journalists such as Bhupendra Chaubey, Executive Editor, Zakka Jacob, Executive Editor – Output, Anand Narasimhan, Executive Editor, Marya Shakil, Political Editor, Shreya Dhoundial, Senior Editor and Pallavi Ghosh, Senior Editor, Politics. The formidable editorial team will be supported by a panel of renowned political experts and analysts.
The programming will continue till counting day as CNN-News18 will aim to provide an unmatched coverage continuing its legacy of the bringing most accurate and fastest election results. To highlight the ground reality of Maharashtra and Haryana and the frame of mind of the voters, the channel’s power-packed programming is set to cover all the happenings from the states, updates on the election buzz and insights into strategies of various parties, alliances & candidates.
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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.
