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News18 India continues its dominance for four consecutive weeks
Mumbai: News18 India has cemented its position as the No.1 Hindi channel in the country. The channel has widened its lead over Aaj Tak and India TV.
According to the Barc ratings released, News18 has secured a 13.1 per cent market share in weeks 29–32, HSM-urban+rural, ahead of Aaj Tak, which stands at 12.0 per cent and India TV at 11.9 per cent.
In the last few months, News18 India has spruced up its content and programming strategy, coupled with new marketing initiatives.
Even in primetime hours (1800-2400 hours, TG: 15+, HSM), News18 India has 1.7 per cent more market share than Aaj Tak. News18 India enjoys a 14 per cent market share, as compared to 12.3 per cent for Aaj Tak.
Network18 Hindi cluster CEO Karan Abhishek Singh said, “It is extremely heartening to note that the viewers continue to place their trust in News18 India. With the channel further strengthening its leadership at the top, the hard work of our teams has been validated.”
The channel has not only performed well on TV, but its digital audience base has also seen steep growth.
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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.
