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Aaj Tak sets a new record with breaking news
Mumbai : According to a recent Barc report, Aaj Tak saw a significant increase in viewers during the recent major events in the month of October ’22, most notably the solar eclipse, the opening of the Mahakal Temple Corridor, and the India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup cricket match update.
It has been conclusively proven that viewers have always preferred the networks’ in-depth reporting over that of other channels based on the enormous growth in viewership during any important newsworthy event.
As seen on 25 October, right in the middle of the Diwali celebrations, the upward trend of soaring viewership and market share remained positive. Among other news channels, Aaj Tak held the highest market share of 19.5 per cent and received the most AMAs, topping No. 2 by a margin of 42 per cent. The audience once more relied solely on Aaj Tak to provide accurate information about the timings, effects, and spectacles of Suryagrahan.
Notably 93 per cent of growth registered in India beating Pakistan celebration special. The news coverage of the thrilling match between India and Pakistan on 23 October once again reached 1000 AMA (000’s) in HSM, 15+.
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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.
