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News18 India Celebrates 73rd Independence Day with Special Programming
New Delhi: As the nation gears up to celebrate 73 years of its Independence on August 15, News18 India will mark the occasion with special programming initiatives. From citizens across the country to the brave soldiers on the border, the channel will put its focus on those who embody the true spirit of freedom and integrity.
Commemorating the Independence Day in a unique style, News18 India will salute the bravery and sacrifices of the valiant soldiers who safeguard our borders. With Ye Jo Desh Hai Mera, the channel will bring CRPF jawans and renowned hasya kavis who will celebrate the day. While the hasya kavis will deliver heartfelt poems and verses capturing the patriotic fervour, the viewers will also witness the expressive and creative side of the CRPF jawans as they join the celebrations. The channel will do one more special show Ae Watan Tere Liye! with BSF jawans. The special show Border Par Bharti will feature popular comedian Bharti Singh and husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa along with actress Avika Gaur and singer Aditya Narayan, spending time and engaging in exciting yet tough challenges with BSF soldiers at Wagah Border. The celebrities and the entire team of Khatra Khatra Khatra, a popular show of Colors, will pay their tribute to the martyrs by accompanying the soldiers and participating in the flag hoisting ceremony at Wagah Border.
Along with these special programming, News18 India will also broadcast live coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the Red Fort. From Srinagar and New Delhi to Ahmedabad and Mumbai, the channel’s team of reporters will go on-ground and speak to the people about PM Modi’s speech, various issues including abrogation of Article 370, Teen Talaq, Ayodhya temple dispute amongst others.
Catch Independence Day Special Programming through the day on News18 India
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
