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‘Sabse Bada Dangal’: News18 India unveils election coverage lineup
Mumbai: Political parties and voters alike are gearing up for a fierce political battle in all the election-bound states including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab. To bring all the latest updates right from ground zero and bring into discussion the key issues that will be defining these elections; News18 India, the leading national Hindi news channel, has planned an extensive election-focused programming.
Under the umbrella ‘Sabse Bada Dangal,’ News18 India has lined up an array of new shows alongside election-special episodes of some of its very popular on-air shows.
The programming will provide a 360-degree outlook of the elections from the poll-bound states and will strike a chord with the viewers through diverse show formats.
Sabse Bada Dangal will have interesting show formats such as ‘Chunauti’ – where political leaders will discuss the challenges of the upcoming elections but in a very candid and informal setup and Rath Yatra- where political debate will be conducted in a slow moving vehicle with party supporters moving alongside. Further, channels renowned anchors with their popular shows such as “Bhaiyaji Kahin,” “Lapete Mein Netaji,” “Desh Nahi Jhukne Denge,” and “Aar Paar” will provide meaningful discussions, in-depth opinions and analysis in their own unique ways.
News18 India will, thus, present a unique ringside view of the political contest by bringing together leading newsmakers, political commentators and voters through these election special shows.
Adding to the formidable editorial team led by experienced journalists such as Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Prateek Trivedi and Aman Chopra, the channel will bring renowned political experts and analysts for an in-depth breakdown of all the political developments during this election period.
Tapping into the power of News18 Network, one of the largest news broadcasters, the programming will cover polling days with unparalleled width &land depth and bring the fastest and most accurate results on the counting day through its unique concept of ‘Live Result Hub’ where the counting data is reported directly from the counting centers.
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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.
