Network18 tops YouTube news viewership charts in March 2026

Network18 has emerged as a dominant force in India’s digital news space, with its channels delivering record-breaking YouTube viewership in March 2026 across multiple genres, including English, Hindi, and business news. According to a press release, the strong performance came during a high-intensity global news cycle marked by escalating geopolitical tensions and war-related developments. As […]

Prashant V. Singh joins India Today Group as Deputy Executive Editor

Senior journalist Prashant V. Singh has joined the India Today Group as Deputy Executive Editor, marking a significant development in India’s media and publishing landscape as newsrooms increasingly focus on digital expansion and AI-led transformation. Singh shared the announcement through a LinkedIn post, describing the role as part of the “gold standard of journalism” and […]

Network18 platforms among top-viewed Budget Day news streams

On the much-anticipated Union Budget Day, February 1, 2026, Network18 platforms — CNBC-AWAAZ, CNBC-TV18, News18 India and CNN-News18 — featured among the top-viewed news streams, reinforcing the network’s leadership across business and general news genres, the news network stated yesterday evening. CNBC-AWAAZ decisively led digital live streams, outpacing key competitors by a wide margin. During […]

BCS Ratna Awards 2025: India’s broadcasting titans shine at XIth edition

The XIth edition of the prestigious BCS Ratna Award 2025 lit up the capital on Wednesday evening at New Delhi, as India’s broadcasting, cable, and content distribution stalwarts came together for an evening of celebration, recognition, and industry camaraderie. Organised annually by Aavishkar Media Group, the BCS Ratna Award have been honouring trailblazers of India’s […]

ITV Network appoints Akshansh Yadav digital biz CPO & CTO

ITV Network has named Akshansh Yadav as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer for its digital business, signaling a strategic push towards enhanced user engagement and AI-driven content personalization. A media veteran with over a decade of experience, Yadav brings a robust mix of expertise across media, fintech, and D2C domains. His impressive portfolio […]

CNBC-AWAAZ dominates budget 2025 coverage, hits 5 lakh concurrent views on YouTube

CNBC-AWAAZ has cemented its dominance in Union Budget 2025 coverage, emerging as the undisputed leader with an impressive 5 lakh concurrent viewers on YouTube during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech. According to Databeings, CNBC-AWAAZ peaked at 4,99,451 concurrent views at 12:05 pm, surpassing rival Zee Business, which trailed behind at 1,72,842 viewers, while ET Now […]