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India TV claims good show with Govinda scoop
MUMBAI: India TV has asserted that its primetime news show Breaking News made it big on 19 October night when it telecast visuals of actor-turned MP Govinda partying with dreaded gangster and Inda’s most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim.
According to an official release, the exclusive feature helped the channel to make a mark in the primetime band. In the coveted TG C&S 15 + demographic in the Hindi speaking market (HSM), the channel was able to maintain a share of 24.6 per cent for the week 43, on 19 October, 20 October and 21 October.
On 20 October and 21 October, India TV telecast news features on match-fixing with exclusive information on the India-Sri Lanka series as well as on the political crisis in Uttar Pradesh.
Quoting Tam data, the channel also states that during the prime time band from 9 pm to midnight, India TV was the number one channel on dates of 19 October, 21 October and held number two position on 20 October. During the same period, the market leader Sabse Tez – Aaj Tak garnered a channel share of 25.9 per cent. While, Star News held 14.3 per cent channel share followed by Zee News (13.4 per cent) and NDTV India (11.3 per cent).
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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.
