News Broadcasting
News18 Gujarati maintains the No.1 position for 52 consecutive weeks
Mumbai: News18 Gujarati completes one year as the top Gujarati News Channel in Gujarat. The news channel has been dominating the ratings in Gujarat for the past 30 weeks. For many years, News18 Gujarati has delivered updates and news with utmost authenticity and integrity. The channel’s strong focus on accuracy, reliability, and viewer satisfaction has resulted in remarkable success in attaining the #1 spot across multiple platforms.
According to recognised analytics tools – Crowdtangle, Tubebuddy, and Social Blade, News18 Gujarati has recorded a whopping 63 million views on YouTube and gathered a total of 186 million views on Facebook making it Gujarat’s most-viewed news channel on digital platforms as of January 2024. With the channel’s outstanding popularity on digital platforms, it has now cemented its position as the most popular news platform in Gujarat.
Indian Languages business CEO Mitul Sangani said, “News18 Gujarati’s uninterrupted 52-week leadership underscores our dedication to providing top-quality content that resonates deeply with our statewide audience. With programming that caters to both urban and rural Gujarat, we offer comprehensive coverage to a diverse set of audience. Our expanded digital viewership has propelled News18 Gujarati to the forefront of news platforms in the state. The significant growth in our viewership is inspiring, and we are committed to maintaining and broadening our impact.”
News18 Gujarati’s constant quest for excellence, along with its unmatched coverage of exclusive breaking news, has set new standards in the regional media industry. The channel is known as ‘The Voice of Gujarat’. With a strong lineup of Prime Time shows and news anchors, News18 Gujarat delivers programs that provide unique perspectives and simplify news for its audience.
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
