News Broadcasting
BVITV-AP signs first ever deal with Metro TV Indonesia for ABC News Programming
MUMBAI: Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific (BVITV-AP) today announced its first ever deal with Indonesia’s only dedicated terrestrial news channel, Media Televisi Indonesia (Metro TV), for ABC News Programming. It is the first time that viewers in Indonesia will have access to exclusive ABC News Programming, which started last month.
Under this new agreement, ABC News, where more Americans get their news than from any other source, will provide breaking news programming and reports including award winning and acclaimed news magazines 20/20 and Primetime as well in-depth ABC specials such as Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People.
“We are thrilled to be bringing ABC’s enviable world-class news programming for the first time to Indonesia. The ABC News portfolio will offer Metro TV a constantly updated resource of premium in-depth, quality news and interviews for their distinguished viewers and we look forward to our new collaboration with them,” said BVITV-AP senior vice president and managing director Steve Macallister.
“ABC News embraces this ground-breaking opportunity to offer our top-rated programs in Indonesia. We are dedicated to expanding our reach and making our quality content available across the globe,” said ABC News Digital Media Group senior vice president and general manager Bernard Gershon.
“Metro TV is very happy to have this cooperation with ABC News, this will add quality content to our International News programs,” said Metro TV director of programming and development Zsa Zsa Yusharyahya.
Metro TV is Indonesia’s exclusive free-to-air news channel offering local and international headline news and comprehensive news programming in all fields from politics to business to art and culture in a quick, credible and reliable way for local and international viewers.
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.
