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Live Times hits 500 million views news hub surges
MUMBAI: Live Times, has achieved 500 million views in just 200 days, demonstrating significant audience trust and demand for fact-based journalism. This milestone underscores the channel’s growing influence and its commitment to delivering accurate and authentic news.
In the Delhi market, Live Times has secured a Gross Rating Point (GRP) of 2.3 and an Average Time Spent (ATS) of 16 minutes in Week six, highlighting its increasing audience engagement. The channel maintains an average time spent of over 12 minutes across viewer segments, exceeding 16 minutes in some, indicating deep and meaningful audience interaction.
This achievement reflects Live Times’ emergence as a credible source of news and information in India. The channel remains dedicated to delivering truthful content and supporting core democratic values.
Live Times founder Dilip Kumar Singh expressed, “Feeling more humbled, with such a large number of viewers placing their trust with Live Times. These numbers are huge encouragement to Our mission of delivering truth. This achievement belongs to our viewers alone. At Live Times, we stand committed to provide authentic and impactful news and information that continues to empowers citizens.”
Live Times is accessible across multiple platforms, including Tata Play (Channel 539), DishTV (Channel 665), Airtel Digital TV (Channel 385), Jio TV (Channel 3069), and Sikka Cable TV (Channel 319).
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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.
