As the political battle for Bihar unfolded and vote counting gathered pace on Friday, News18 Network set a new benchmark on YouTube by surpassing one million concurrent live viewers across its Hindi and regional channels.

Combined live streams from News18 India, News18 Bihar & Jharkhand, and News18 MP & Chhattisgarh surpassed the seven-figure concurrent users mark on YouTube as public interest in the Bihar verdict surged throughout the morning, a statement today from the news network said.

News18 India led the pack with an impressive 443,191 concurrent viewers at its peak, solidifying its position in the fiercely competitive Hindi news space. The network’s regional strength was equally evident, with News18 Bihar & Jharkhand emerging as a star performer, drawing 365,257 concurrent viewers, outpacing even several national Hindi channels as excitement around the Bihar mandate intensified.

News18 MP & Chhattisgarh also drew strong engagement with 132,620 viewers at its peak. Together, these channels recorded a combined peak viewership of 941,068 across the Network on Youtube.

Further, the statement added, News18 Network’s traction kept growing across all social media platforms as viewers turned to it for fast and accurate updates on Instagram, X, and other platforms. The network’s Bihar election coverage dominated conversations, trending across Instagram and X. Together with its stellar YouTube performance, the total digital footprint cemented News18’s position as the country’s leading election-day news destination.

With political stakes sky-high and public anticipation growing, the dominant viewership reaffirms News18’s leadership in both national and regional news, backed by the confidence and trust of millions of viewers.