Many other celebrated personalities to join Indian News TV’s biggest award ceremony on 10 January at Taj Palace, New Delhi

New Delhi | 8 January, 2023: CNN-News18, India’s number one English news channel unveils the highly anticipated ‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ awards, an upcoming spectacle, on 10^th January at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Recognized as India’s premier television awards now into its 13^th edition, the ceremony vows to honour excellence, spotlighting Indians who have conquered the world across various domains. This year, the awards evening will witness the presence of the ‘King of Bollywood’, actor Shah Rukh Khan, renowned filmmaker Mani Ratman, among others.

Set to honour luminaries in the categories of Business, Sports, Entertainment, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warrior, the ‘Indian of the Year’ awards stand as a beacon of recognition for those shaping India’s narrative. A ground-breaking feature of this year’s event is the distinctive blend of expert judgment and public voting, where 50% of the decision-making power lies with the discerning audience, and the remaining 50% entrusted to a distinguished panel of judges. 

The esteemed panel of jurors comprises iconic figures, including Former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve, Screenwriter and Lyricist Javed Akhtar, Retd Supreme Court Juge Indu Malhotra, Former Indian Athlete and Vice-President of Athletics Federation of India Anju Bobby George, Chairperson of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Sanjiv Goenka, and Environmental Activist and Lawyer, Afroz Shah. Their collective wisdom ensures a judicious selection of the most deserving awardees. 

The event’s significance is magnified by the calibre of nominees for ‘Indian of the Year 2023.’ sports stars such as Neeraj Chopra, Shubman Gill; rising sports stars such as R Praggnanandhaa, Shafali Verma; business tycoons such as Dinesh Kumar Khara, Entertainment stars such as Deepika Padukone, Mani Ratnam; environmental champions like Arun Krishnamurthy, and social change catalysts such as Dr R Ravi Kannan, Menaka Guruswamy & Arundhati Katju, reflect the diverse tapestry of India’s excellence. 

With a legacy that includes past winners such as Narendra Modi, Neeraj Chopra, and Virat Kohli, the ‘CNN-News18 Indian of the Year’ awards have solidified their standing as the epitome of distinction in news television. The 13^th edition promises to be a witness to the grandeur and credibility that the event has acquired over the years. 

Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18, said, “CNN-News18 Indian of the Year award 2023 is a momentous occasion to celebrate the legacy we have built over the years. This prestigious event, with its rich history, has consistently paid homage to exceptional individuals whose contributions have not only shaped the nation but have also resonated on the global stage. The distinguished personalities who participate in this celebration of merit have, year after year, elevated the standards of this platform, cementing its status as one of the most esteemed awards in the industry.” 

Smriti Mehra, CEO – English and Business News Cluster, Network18, said, “As we mark the journey from its inception to the 13^th edition, CNN-News18 Indian of the Year awards stand tall as the epitome of excellence in the field of News television. We extend our heartfelt best wishes to the esteemed nominees, who, through their remarkable global contributions, have become the driving force behind the nation’s narrative. It’s a flagship celebration that not only enhances the prestige of our news channel but also creates unparalleled value for the brands that choose to partner with us.” 

CNN-News18 Indian of the Year has RPSG Group as the Presenting Partner, Chola MS Insurance and Reliance as the Associate Sponsors, and Amrita University as the Education Partner. 

Tune in to CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023 LIVE on 10^th Jan 2024, 6pm onwards, only on CNN-News18

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New Delhi | 4th September 2023: To put a spotlight on India’s G20 moment and the nation’s growing influence on the global map, CNN-News18 has announced the ‘G20 Town Hall’, which is slated to take place on 5th September in New Delhi.

As India prepares to host the New Delhi G20 summit later this month, CNN-News18’s ‘G20 Town Hall’ will serve as a platform to dissect the country’s role as a global leader and assess India’s emergence as ‘Vishwamitra’ (Friend of the world), a term which was highlighted by PM Modi recently.

The platform will bring together thought leaders and policy makers such as Piyush Goyal (Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution and Textiles), Meenakshi Lekhi (Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture), Amitabh Kant (G20 Sherpa, Government of India), Harsh Vardhan Shringla (G20 Chief Coordinator) and Ricky Kej (Three-time Grammy winning Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist), among others. The event will also feature panel discussions graced by diplomats representing economies of all scales, from the largest to the most modest.

Commenting on the special edition of the Town Hall, Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18 said, “Our Town Halls have always served as a neutral platform to engage in meaningful discussions that provide viewers with an opportunity to hear directly from political leaders and officials. This time around, we intend to use the platform to highlight India’s promising position on the global map, which was bolstered by the presidency of G20. The G20 Town Hall will empower the audience with a deeper understanding of India’s G20 presidency and the nation’s pivotal global moment.”

The G20 Town Hall will explore India’s G20 theme – ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, and the country’s role in driving the development agenda under the theme. It will also shed light on how the G20 theme underscores the interconnectedness of global challenges and the need for collaborative solutions through discussions on culture, academics and politics.

CNN-News18 Town Hall is a prominent platform for policymakers and opinion leaders in India. The channel’s commitment to delivering unbiased news and facilitating informed conversations makes this event an invaluable opportunity for political leaders and viewers alike.

‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’ is an on-ground event, which will be streamed live on CNN-News18 TV channel as well as its YouTube channel 6 p.m. onwards on 5th September, 2023.

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Delhi, 20^th July 2023: CNN-News18, India’s No 1 English News channel, on Monday hosted “CNN-News18 Town Hall Delhi chapter, which witnessed top notch policymakers, political leaders and members of Parliament discussing party policies, manifestos and strategies in the face of Lok Sabha elections 2024.  

Sharing his views on the Town Hall theme ‘Road to 2024’, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari expressed confidence on the performance of the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and added, “People will vote for the good governance in 2024 because we do politics of progress and development. What Congress did not do in sixty years; we did in nine. BJP will have a massive majority under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

Taking a swipe on the Opposition’s bid to huddle together, the minister said, “When people become weak, they come together. We do politics of conviction and progression.”

On the Uniform Civil Code, he said that there should be one in law for everyone that will lead to social progression.

Speaking on pollution and public transport, Gadkari said, “We want to make Delhi free from traffic congestion and air pollution and we should underline the importance of public transport to reduce air pollution,” adding that a green infra solution is the priority of his government.  

On questioned about flood like situation in the national capital, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, squarely pinned blame on the Delhi government for people grappling with flood and misery. Connoting Delhi flood and urban development, the minister said, “It is entirely MR Kejriwal’s fault. Land is a state subject.”

Praising the performance of the Modi government on Swachh Bharat mission, he said, “The percentage of waste reprocessing was 17 percent in 2014, while it has now gone up to 76 percent under the leadership of PM Modi’s nine-year governance. We are committed to taking it to 100 percent.

Shedding his insights on the online gaming that hit headlines for being clamped with 28 percent of goods and services tax (GST), Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, said: “We would go back to the GST council to request it for consideration on the new regulatory framework.”

He added, “That online gaming framework is in the nascent stage and it would be evolved to be a better regulation. The Prime Minister is of the view that we should do everything for the next decade in digital space. It is better to do it right than to do it fast.”

Keeping his stand at the CNN-News18 Delhi Town Hall, senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor praised the Modi government’s policy on G20. He said, “Foreign policy has evolved under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. It should be kept beyond politics. Now the world cannot ignore India, and for this the BJP-led Central government should be praised.”

He said that there should be no politics on national security, but the government has given China a free hand for transgressions against India, and added, “Relations with China are at a crossroads. There is no clarity from the government on China policy. There is no discussion on China in Parliament. The ban on Chinese mobile apps was just symbolic.” 

Reacting to the opposition meeting in Bengaluru, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, “This is not happening for the first time. In 2018, many leaders had joined hands. The public is clear about who will lead them to new heights. PM Narendra Modi has given a clear vision of Amrit Kaal for the next 25 years.”

He added that while PM Modi was in America to ink several defence deals, opposition leaders, on the same day, were busy staying together in Patna to cover themselves from various scams.

Responding to it, Congress leader Manish Tiwari said, ‘The essence of any democracy is change. It brings about renewal, regeneration and rejuvenation of the democratic experiment. The principle of any functional democracy should be amenable to regular change of government. When you talk about alliances, one meeting is held in Bengaluru, while another meeting of 30 parties of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is being held in New Delhi.”

Speaking on the Parliament disruption and pandemonium, Sonal Mansingh, renowned Indian classical dancer and President’s nominated Rajya Sabha member, said, “It is unfortunate that so many important bills do not get passed due to disruptions.”

Trinamool Congress’s Rajya Sabha member Ms. Sushmita Dev said that in the previous Parliament session, BJP ministers disrupted proceedings throughout by saying “Rahul Gandhi maafi maango”. There is an undeclared emergency in the country, she added.

On the issue of opposition unity ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP MP GV L Narasimha Rao said the Congress has to fight where it is strong and other parties have to fight in their bastions. “We will ensure that nobody in opposition again gets an opposition status,” said Rao. He added on a lighter note that the only thing which was discussed in detail in the previous Parliament session was the popular song “Naatu Naatu” from the film RRR.

Speaking on the occasion, CNN-News 18 Managing Editor Zakka Jacob said, “CNN-News 18 Townhall is a big success which has brought representatives of ruling establishment and Opposition on a platform for meaningful discussions to showcase the preparedness for Lok Sabha elections 2024. The timing of CNN-News 18 Townhall is quite significant as it reflects the battle between the NDA and Opposition which have coalesced to chalk out their plans for the 2024 showdown. We have also given viewers an opportunity to interact with the participating leaders to know the optics of 2024 parliament elections. Such event empowers the viewers to make informed decisions vis-a-vis democratic process of the country.”

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Policymakers such as Nitin Gadkari, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Shashi Tharoor, Hardeep Singh Puri, Manish Tewari, Sudhanshu Trivedi and Sushmita Devi to engage in discussions on policies, election manifesto and more

Delhi | 13 July, 2023: CNN-News18, India’s No.1 English news channel, has announced the Delhi chapter of ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’, set to take place on 17^th July at The Taj Palace.

Centred around the theme, ‘Exploring India’s path to 2024 Elections,’ the platform will facilitate discussions with leaders such as Nitin Gadkari (Minister of Road Transport & Highways), Hardeep Singh Puri (Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs & Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas), Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology), Shashi Tharoor, (Member of Parliament, Indian National Congress),  Manish Tewari (Former Cabinet Minister), Sudhanshu Trivedi (Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, BJP) and Sushmita Devi  (Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, AITC).

The primary focus of the event will be on understanding how political parties plan to captivate the attention of the voters. The discussions will revolve around various topics such as policies, manifestos, and strategies employed by each party. Through this discourse, the event will aim to gauge preparations of participating parties for the upcoming General Elections in 2024. Moreover, it will shed light on the steps they intend to take for the welfare of citizens.

Commenting on the upcoming Delhi edition of ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’, Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18 said, “Our Town Halls serve as a unique platform for political leaders to engage in meaningful discussions, while providing viewers with an opportunity to hear directly from policy makers on a neutral platform. With CNN-News18’s unwavering commitment to unbiased journalism, this event will empower viewers to make informed decisions, ensuring a vibrant democratic process in 2024 and beyond.”

After its successful run with four editions in 2022, ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’ has become a prominent platform for policy makers, opinion leaders and prominent voices in India. CNN-News18’s commitment to delivering unbiased news and facilitating informed conversations makes this event an invaluable opportunity for political leaders and viewers alike.

‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’ is an on-ground event with live audience, and will be streamed live on CNN-News18 TV channel as well as its YouTube channel 5:30 pm onwards on 17^th July, 2023.

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21^stJune 2023 – CNN-News18, India’s leading English news channel, is thrilled to announce its comprehensive live coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the United States, branded as “Modi in America.” This highly anticipated visit, scheduled from June 21st to June 24th, will witness PM Modi’s participation in several significant events, showcasing India’s remarkable progress on the global stage.

As part of our exclusive coverage, Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor of CNN-NEWS18, will be reporting live from ground zero, providing in-depth insights and firsthand accounts of the events. Our network will present special shows on June 21st and 22nd at 9 PM IST, featuring exclusive coverage from Washington D.C., and New York City.

The visit kicks off on June 21st with PM Modi’s participation in the Yoga Day celebrations at Times Square in New York. This symbolic event not only pays homage to India’s ancient heritage but also highlights its continued influence on the world stage.

On June 22nd, Prime Minister Modi will address the joint session of the United States Congress, emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations and sharing his vision for the future. Additionally, PM Modi will be honored as a distinguished guest at a state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and the first lady, underscoring the significance of this diplomatic gesture.

Continuing the momentum, on June 23rd, PM Modi will engage with the Indian diaspora in Washington D.C., recognizing their invaluable contributions and reaffirming India’s commitment to its citizens living abroad.

This historic visit serves as a beacon of hope as India’s success story shines brightly amidst global challenges such as war and economic slowdown. CNN-NEWS18 aims to shed light on the emerging world order and explore how PM Modi’s visit will further strengthen India’s position on the global stage.

Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18 said “We are thrilled to announce CNN-NEWS18’s comprehensive live coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the United States, branded as ‘Modi in America.’ This highly anticipated visit showcases India’s remarkable progress on the global stage and signifies a momentous occasion. Through our exclusive coverage, we will provide in-depth insights and firsthand accounts, bringing viewers closer to the events. Join us as we shed light on the world’s most popular leader visiting one of the world’s oldest democracies, capturing the essence of this pivotal moment in history.”

CNN-NEWS18 invites viewers to witness the unfolding action of PM Modi’s visit to the United States through its extensive coverage. Stay tuned to CNN-NEWS18 and be part of this momentous occasion.

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CNN-News18, India’s leading English news channel, is excited to unveil its highly anticipated on-air programming for the 49th G7 summit being held at Hiroshima, Japan. With a commitment to delivering comprehensive news coverage and insightful analysis, CNN-News18 has curated an exceptional line-up of shows and segments to keep viewers well-informed about the significant proceedings of the G7 meetings.

The G7 Summit, an annual gathering of leaders from seven major economies, serves as a platform for global cooperation and decision-making on pressing issues. During this prestigious event, heads of state or government from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States come together to discuss and address critical challenges impacting the world.

As part of the weekend show ‘World 360’, CNN-News18 Political Editor Marya Shakil will present an exclusive segment exploring the significance of India’s special invitation to the G7 summit and President Biden’s decision to curtail his trip beyond the G7. The coverage will also take place on CNN-News Prime Time which will cover the inauguration of Gandhi bust in Hiroshima and spotlight the vibrant Indian diaspora in Japan showcasing their achievements, contributions and experiences. The G7 coverage will shed light on the implications of key decisions made by world leaders on geopolitical issues.

India’s presence at the G7 summit is a testament to the country’s increasing influence on the global stage. CNN-News18 will feature in-depth analysis, expert interviews, and exclusive reports as part of its extensive coverage of India’s contributions, commitments, and priorities at the summit, highlighting the nation’s potential to drive positive change. This exceptional coverage aims to provide viewers with a thorough understanding of the summit, capturing its essence and showcasing India’s significant role in shaping discussions, initiatives, and policies that have a global impact.

Zakka Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18 said, “At CNN-News18, we’re excited to present our captivating on-air programming for the highly anticipated 49th G7 Summit. The summit is going to be historic specially with Japanese PM considering India as an indispensable partner for peace in the Indo-Pacific region. CNN-News18 has a legacy of extensive coverage of international and geopolitical events through on-ground reportage. The channel always strives to provide a stellar repertoire of content across all formats. Join us as we bring to you an extensive coverage, analysis, and outcomes of this historic summit.”

Witness history unfold as world leaders gather to address global challenges and shape the future of international cooperation at G7 summit. Tune in to CNN-News18 Prime Time every day till 21 May, and catch World 360 on Saturday, 20 May at 6:30pm and 10:30pm, only on CNN-News18.

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