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News18 Uttar Pradesh – Uttarakhand’s Rising Uttar Pradesh Summit in Lucknow today; channel to also revamp
MUMBAI: News18 Uttar Pradesh – Uttarakhand has announced second edition of Rising Uttar Pradesh – state’s biggest platform for insightful discussions ranging from politics to popular culture. Scheduled for 25th January in Lucknow, the flagship event will showcase the work and initiatives undertaken by the Yogi Government in this august gathering of the biggest newsmakers from across politics, corporate, entertainment and sports.
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh will be the Chief Guest at this grand event. The Hon’ble CM will speak on a host of issues – he will also unveil the refreshed look of News18 Uttar Pradesh – Uttarakhand, the state’s leading news channel. With cutting edge design, modern graphics and a compelling look and feel overall, the channel will aim to provide its viewers with a highly engaging and truly best in class experience.
The event will also be graced by the Deputy Chief Ministers of the State – Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma along with Mahendra Nath Pandey, the Union Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Satish Mahana, Minister of Infrastructure & Industrial Development, UP and Sidharth Nath Singh, Minister of MSME, Investment & Export, Textile, Khadi & Gram Udyog, UP will discuss the need of bolstering development and employment in the state while Mohsin Raza, Minister for Minority Welfare, UP; Waris Pathan, Spokesperson, AIMIM and Acharya Pramod Krishnam, Congress will debate on the issues of the Muslim community in the state.
Apart from prominent politicians, stalwarts from corporate, sports and entertainment such as former cricketer R.P. Singh, leading actor Aparshakti Khurrana, Bhojpuri superstar and BJP MP Ravi Kishan, renowned actor Annu Kapoor, folk singer Malini Awasthi amongst others, will speak at the event.
With eminent personalities and insightful discussions focusing on relevant themes, Rising Uttar Pradesh is set to be the biggest platform that will discuss key issues pertaining to the overall development of the state.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
