News Broadcasting
Zee News tops the charts with channel share of 27%
New Delhi, 4th Aug’06 : India’s pioneer Hindi News Channel, Zee News is now also the No. 1 News Channel in the country. After strengthening its position as the clear No. 2 channel Zee News was steadily climbing up the ratings chart to the ‘Numero Uno’ position. Zee News has consistently been delivering very good ratings in spite of being the only pay channel in a very crowded market.
As per the latest TAM data for Week 30 ending 29th July Zee News is the No 1 News Channel in all the TG. Zee News is way ahead of the competition and leading with a very high channel share of 27% in SEC ABC M 15+ HSM (Full Day).
The new look of Zee News, which was unveiled, recently involved the use of latest graphics, new sets and styling for the anchors. This has gone a long way to establish the channel’s premium imagery and sophistication. The surge in the ratings of Zee News can be attributed to the viewer-focused content and delivering News that has kept the viewers engrossed. This backed with distribution and marketing initiatives all over India has helped bring Zee News closer to the viewers.
Zee News has been a Pioneer and a thought leader in its journalistic approach and programming that go deeper and far beyond the usual News and current affairs programmes. It has been the promise of ‘Haqeeqat jaisi khabar waisi’ or Truth in context to reality that has been the cornerstone in Zee News’s quest to bring out the truth, a belief that has been the guiding force in the dedication and integrity of Zee News in reporting unbiased News. As a Socially responsible News Channel, Zee News has dared to walk a different path to bring the truth out even it means staying away from hype and trivial sensationalism.
Zee News is India’s pioneer Hindi News Channel with a global footprint spanning most of Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Zee News has the widest network among Indian News Channels, which stretches out to more than 60 countries worldwide. With state of the art advanced automation system, advanced graphics station. Largest nationwide network of reporters and stingers connected through advanced communication links has made Zee News the first to break stories. This is backed by quality development with balanced viewpoints and insightful analyses.
It is this unending quest to provide the best of News Programming backed with unbiased editorial that makes Zee News the last word in News.
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.
