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  • India at the Chaupal as News18 sets the stage for big voices and bold views

    India at the Chaupal as News18 sets the stage for big voices and bold views

    MUMBAI: The nation’s most powerful voices are pulling up a seat at the table or rather, the Chaupal. News18 India, the country’s No. 1 Hindi news channel, is gearing up to host its flagship summit Chaupal 2025 – Ab Bharat Ki Baari on October 16, 2025, in New Delhi.

    For years, News18 India Chaupal has been where India’s ideas meet India’s icons, a melting pot of politics, policy, and perspective. This year, the conversation turns to self-reliance and global ambition, as India continues to make waves across sectors, from infrastructure to innovation.

    The lineup reads like the guest list for democracy’s most high-profile brainstorming session. On the dais: Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jayant Chaudhary, and Smriti Irani. Adding to the mix are Tenjem Imna Along from Nagaland, K. Kavitha, Imran Masood, and Mukhtar Naqvi ensuring every corner of Bharat has a voice in the dialogue.

    But Chaupal isn’t just about politics. It’s a culture of conversation and the guest list proves it. Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, actor Bobby Deol, South African High Commissioner Dr. Anil Sooklal, German Ambassador Dr. Philipp Ackermann, French ambassador Thierry Mathou, and artistes like Suzanne Bernert, pianist Andreas König, Odissi dancer Sharon Lowen, and filmmaker Rafael Stemplewski will bring their unique global and cultural perspectives to the mix.

    “News18 India Chaupal serves as a premier platform for impactful dialogue and national discourse,” said Network18 Group chief strategy officer, Puneet Singhvi. “It brings together the country’s top voices to strengthen governance, democracy, and nation-building.”

    Adding to that Network18 (Broadcast) and MD, A+E Networks | TV18 CEO Avinash Kaul said, “Staying true to its legacy of fearless journalism, Chaupal unites voices that shape India’s narrative. It continues to evolve as one of India’s most distinguished thought leadership forums.”

    Since its inception, Chaupal has been more than a summit, it’s become a symbol of meaningful exchange. The 2025 edition promises high-decibel debates, insightful exchanges, and the kind of unscripted moments that remind viewers why democracy thrives on dialogue.

    So, whether you’re a policy wonk, a culture buff, or just someone who loves a good debate, mark your calendars. News18 India Chaupal 2025 goes live on 16 October, from 11 am onwards bringing India’s biggest names under one roof to ask, answer, and argue what’s next for Bharat.

  • ABP News ‘Shikhar Sammelan’ on India’s democratic landscape

    ABP News ‘Shikhar Sammelan’ on India’s democratic landscape

    Mumbai: ABP News, one of India’s leading Hindi news channels, is all set to host a ‘Shikhar Sammelan’ – a day of high table thought-provoking sessions delving into the realities of the current political landscape of India. Scheduled for 29 March at Hyatt Regency Delhi, this is a day-long conference that will provide a platform for insightful analyses and fervent debates, a very necessary exercise as a nation gears up for the world’s biggest polls ever, India’s Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

    ABP News Shikhar Sammelans in the past have been renowned for their thorough assessment of a government’s performance and the same standards are to be expected of this upcoming event in 2024. Multiple panels made up of distinguished experts, notable initiators and powerful political personalities from across the polity will engage in meaningful dialogue, delineating the challenges as well as the opportunities facing the nation.

    Minister of defence of India Rajnath Singh; minister of home affairs of India Amit Shah; Indian National Congress (INC) president Mallikarjun Kharge, minister of Information and Broadcasting of India Anurag Thakur; member of Rajya Sabha Jayant Chaudhary; union minister of railways of India Ashwini Vaishnaw; union minister of urban development Hardeep Singh Puri, Indian National Congress (INC) general secretary Sachin Pilot; member of Rajya Sabha Praful Patel; are some of the esteemed personalities, amongst a host of others, who are expected to participate at this ABP News ‘Shikhar Sammelan’.

    The ‘Shikhar Sammelan’ is set to showcase ABP News’ commitment to creating a platform where important leaders can engage in in-depth discussions and analyses of issues that are political and governance related, from deliberations on administrative challenges to opportunities for progress the day-long conference will facilitate an exchange of ideas and varied viewpoints that will be shaping India’s political landscape for the years to come.

    With this upcoming event, ABP News continues its tradition of fostering transparent and accountable dialogue through events like ‘Shikhar Sammelan,’ reinforcing its devotion to informed journalism and responsible governance.