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CNN-News18 dominates with 3.33 lakh peak concurrency during Ram Temple inauguration
Mumbai: The historical consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple took place on Monday. According to latest data report provided by Databeings insights which was claimed in press release by CNN News 18, CNN-News18’s YouTube channel recorded a whopping 3.33 lakh peak concurrent viewership during the hour of Pran Pratishtha (12 p.m.-1 p.m.). Databeings helps digital media publishers and B2C brands to understand market trends and drive customer insights.
According to the Databeings data insights, CNN-News18 grabbed the top spot, leaving behind its competitors as per press release. In addition to that, as per data provided in release, during the 1 p.m. – 2 p.m slot, the audience was glued to CNN-News18 to watch the celebration at Ayodhya and speeches by prime minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh’s CM Yogi Adityanath, among others. CNN-News18 continued to stay on top with 3.2 lakh peak concurrency.
CNN-News18, Indian English news channel, launched its 100 hours of special, non-stop programming, titled ‘Ram Mandir for India’ ahead of the historic Ram Temple inauguration. As part of this special programming, CNN-News18’s anchors Anand Narasimhan and Shivani Gupta hosted live shows from Ayodhya, providing insights into the cultural, historical, and religious significance of the Ram Temple.
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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.
