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News Nation Network launches new show ‘Guru Dev’
Mumbai: News Nation Network has launched a new show titled “Guru Dev,” which focuses on astrological predictions of the day. It’s a forty mins show hosted by renowned astrologist and spiritual guru Dr Pawan Sinha.
Belonging to the sect of Rishikul tradition, Dr Sinha has hosted more than 5000 episodes of astrology shows with various news channels.
The show is based on the theme of precise predictions and easy remedies with a tinge of ancient Indian wisdom and spirituality. It starts at 7:50 a.m and continues till 8:30 a.m without any break in between. The key differentiator of the show is audience participation where in viewers can seek advice on their problems from “Guru Dev.”
Commenting on the launch of the show, News Nation Network editor-in-chief Manoj Gairola said, “We are aware that one cannot change anyone’s fortunes, but a scientific approach to understand the pattern of astronomical alignments and offer amicable solutions as per the ancient scriptures is what the show strives for. The viewers will be immensely benefitted by the advice offered by ‘Guru Dev.’ The Viewers can get away with their problems and miseries by following the solutions offered by Dr Sinha and plan accordingly.”
The show encompasses core fundamentals of ancient Indian astrology coupled with modern scientific methods. The tone, parlance and overall ambience of the show is aimed at engaging the viewers in the arena of science of astrology and not to promote any kind of superstition, said the statement.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
