News18 India has revealed its latest addition to the news lineup with the upcoming debate show, ‘News18 India Goonj,’ set to be hosted by the renowned news anchor, Rubika Liyaquat. Scheduled to debut on February 21, the show will be broadcast on weekdays from 5 PM to 6 PM.

‘News18 India Goonj’ promises to be a hard-hitting political news debate show that will resonate in the households of millions of news consumers every evening. Timely launched in the lead-up to the general elections, the show aims to cover significant political news stories with participation from prominent figures across the political spectrum. The format of the show is designed to inform, dissect, analyze, and debate the issues in a unique manner never seen before on Indian television, the channel said in a press release.

Each episode will kick off with a concise overview of the selected news story, presented with impactful visuals and graphics. Following this, an exclusive segment will reveal research-based, untold facts about the story, enriching viewers’ understanding of the topic.

The debate segment will then take center stage, featuring short initial comments from the panel, with a countdown running on screen for each participant. Adding an interactive element, both TV and digital viewers will have the opportunity to vote and comment in the audience poll.

The results will be announced towards the end of the show, reflecting the public pulse on the debated issue. To ensure balanced and meaningful discussions, a prominent journalist/analyst on the panel will act as the show’s referee, providing insightful information and adding depth to the dialogue. The show will conclude with the poll results and Rubika Liyaqat’s perspective on the topic, offering viewers a consolidated understanding of the discussed issue.

Jyoti Kamal, Editor, News18 India, and Hindi Digital expressed, “In the lead-up to the general elections, this show is our effort to provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of key election issues and major news stories from diverse perspectives.

The show is designed to empower the audience to form well-informed opinions by presenting information that enables them to draw their own conclusions, with accurate and valuable insights. This debate show will be unlike any other, and I am eager to see how the audience embraces it.”

Starting February 21, ‘News18 India Goonj’ will air on weekdays from 5 PM to 6 PM on News18 India and will be available for streaming on the channel’s YouTube platform. Viewers can anticipate a unique and engaging format that offers a fresh perspective on political discussions.