News Broadcasting
News Nation turns five
MUMBAI: Question Hour ,the flagship show of News Nation is turning 5 years old. Over last five years the show has covered various developments in political, social, international, sports and variety of other arenas. With the beginning of 2018 the show has undergone a major revamp. The change not only reflects in the format of the show but also the kind of news and reports it serves to the audience. Speaking on the development Editor in Chief , Mr. Sanjay Kulshrestha said “ Question Hour has continued to be with us since the inception of the channel ,it’s a matter of pride that it has been able to create a brand space amongst our viewers”.
The show which goes on air in prime time of 21:00-22:00 Hrs. (Mon-Fri) is one of the top performing slots of the channel. Over last 13 Wks (Wk39-51’17) it has garnered around 41 Million Gross Impressions in the HSM market. Managing Editor and host of the show Mr. Ajay Kumar said “ We believe in creating value proposition for our viewers and this show since its beginning has strived to provide news as it is to them, the new format is a step towards further strengthening this cause”.
The show is further supported by marketing actives across trade mediums , social platforms , audience interaction and cross channel promotions . Mr. Sanjay Kulshrestha further added “ You can understand differentiation of Question Hour show from its peers through the tag line – Kyounki Khabar Yanhi hai (because news is here)”
News Broadcasting
News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
