NEW DELHI, May 31, 2013: As the world?s top test-playing nations get ready to battle it out for the coveted ICC Champions Trophy 2013 starting June 6, CNN-IBN brings you ?LOC Clash of Champions?, a special programming that will capture all the excitement and track the fortunes of the teams playing in this mini World Cup.

With England hosting the seventh and final edition of ICC Champions Trophy, the CNN-IBN sports team will be there to cover all the happenings on and off the pitch. A dynamic team of sports journalists, joined by experts such as Anil Kumble, Kris Srikkanth, Harsha Bhogle and Aakash Chopra, will preview and analyse every game of the tournament.

Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN Lokmat, said, "Whether it?s our love for the game or national spirit or both, we at CNN-IBN believe in putting together an innovative, analytical, fun and informative programming for our viewers. ?LOC Clash of Champions? will give viewers multiple perspectives of the tournament with the most pertinent experts and our team of reporters who add the extra spark into the game."

?LOC Clash of Champions? begins its innings with a special preview show on 5th June @ 7:30 PM and daily shows during India match days at 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM and other match days at 7:30 PM.

NEW DELHI: As Karnataka goes to polls on May 5, a fractured political landscape, allegations of corruption and identity politics are all set to make it difficult for the ruling BJP to hold on to the prized state. But does that mean advantage Congress? To get a heads-up on the likely outcome of these crucial elections, IBN7 presents Mera Vote Meri Sarkar: Karnataka Chunav, a special programming that will give the viewers the most exhaustivecoverage of these assembly elections.

On the election day, there will be day-long coverage on IBN7 with a one-hour special show. Through the day, our reporters will provide live updates, and in-studio guests will discuss the most–pressing election issues.

Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7said, “Karnataka is a crucial state for both BJP and Congress in the runup to the General Elections this year. Through Mera Vote Meri Sarkar,IBN7 hopes to keep its promise of bringing the best election coverage by helping the viewers understand the current political and social scenario in Karnataka.”

Watch the one-hour special bulletin on Sunday, May 5 @ 9:00 AM and the special election coverage throughout the day, only on IBN7.