News Broadcasting
Times Now dominates as No. 1 English News Channel during State Assembly Elections
Mumbai: Times Now, India’s election news headquarters has emerged as the most-watched English News Channel during the State Assembly Election held in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Telangana. Dominating the viewership with extensive coverage under Mandate 2023, Times Now secured an impressive market share of 38.8% through the Counting week. On the crucial Counting Day, the channel achieved an astounding market share of 28.7%, solidifying its position as the go-to source for election-related coverage (Source: BARC | 10L+ | NCCS AB 22+ | Wk.49’23).
The remarkable performance of the channel is a result of extensive election programming and in depth reportage complemented by state-of-the art technology in delivering authentic and credible information, thereby enabling an elevated election news viewing experience like never before on Indian television.
Source: BARC| 10L+| NCCS AB 22+| Wk.49’23, viewership shares
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.
