News Broadcasting
Channel 7 claims No 2 position in Uttar Pradesh
MUMBAI: Hindi news channel Channel 7, which was recently launched by Jagran TV Pvt. Ltd, has in a statement claimed that it recorded a reach of 37.9 per cent in Uttar Pradesh.
The channel asserts that it holds second position amongst Hindi news channels during the period 12 June to 18 June amongst the 25 + males in SEC ABC, all day.
As per the TAM data offered, during the same period Sabse Tez channel –Aaj Tak holds 44 per cent, followed by NDTV India and Zee News, which signifies 37.7 per cent and 37 per cent of the market share.
Commenting on the performance, Channel 7 chief operating officer Piyush Jain states, “With a growing number of news channels, the Indian television Industry has become extremely competitive and the key to holding the attention of the viewers is having relevant and compelling differentiators. We started with innovation as the key and strong programming content and were confident of consolidating our position in the market place. We will continue with these to increase our viewer ship even further.”
Suprisingly, Channel 7, NDTV In
dia and Zee News are battelling it out neck-to-neck in the same market.
The channel claims that the increase in reach has come at time when all other news channels are experiencing negative growth in their reach.
Channle 7 has set itself a target of being among the top three news channels in the country, states the release.
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.
