News Broadcasting
ABP News brings back its iconic program ’24 Ghante 24 Reporter’
Mumbai: ABP News has announced the relaunch of its iconic program, “24 Ghante 24 Reporter.” Originally launched in 2005-2006, this groundbreaking program captivated millions by delivering all the day’s news in one place, on one platform, in a concise format. Now airing from Monday to Friday at 9:30 pm, the show is poised to redefine news consumption in India.
The concept behind ABP News’ “24 Ghante 24 Reporter” remains simple yet powerful – to deliver news in its purest form, free from any propaganda or bias, allowing the public to form their own opinions. In today’s media landscape, where opinionated content often blurs the lines between news and commentary, ABP News recognises the pressing need to restore the integrity and neutrality of journalism.
With the relaunch of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter,” ABP News aims to deliver objective and unbiased news to its viewers. The goal is to provide a platform where viewers can access national and international news without any external influence, ensuring transparency and credibility.
The unique format of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter” remains a cornerstone of its success. The show features a team of 24 dedicated reporters stationed across the country, each bringing a single news story directly from the ground. This “one reporter, one news story” philosophy ensures that a diverse range of news is covered, leaving no angle unexplored. Each news segment lasts between 60 and 90 seconds, delivering concise and informative content in a fast-paced, engaging manner. In just 40-45 minutes, viewers receive a comprehensive and in-depth look at the most important events of the day.
ABP News’ commitment to impartiality and transparency is at the heart of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter.” By focusing solely on delivering facts and avoiding commentary, the show empowers viewers to form their own opinions. This approach marks a refreshing departure from the noise and clutter that often characterize today’s news media.
With its commitment to integrity, speed, and precision, this show promises to deliver news that is both informative and trustworthy. The relaunch of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter” is not just a revival of an iconic program but a reaffirmation of ABP News’ dedication to restoring the sanctity of journalism.
News Broadcasting
News TV viewership jumps 33 per cent as West Asia war draws audiences
BARC Week 8 data shows news share rising to 8 per cent despite T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI: Even as individual television news channel ratings remain under a temporary pause, the genre itself is seeing a clear surge in audience attention.
According to the latest data from Broadcast Audience Research Council India, television news recorded a 33 per cent jump in genre share in Week 8 of 2026, covering February 28 to March 6.
The news genre accounted for 8 per cent of total television viewership during the week, up from 6 per cent the previous week. The spike in attention coincided with escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which have kept global headlines firmly fixed on West Asia.
The rise is notable because it came at a time when cricket was dominating television screens. The high-stakes stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including the Super 8 fixtures and semi-finals, were being broadcast during the same period.
Despite the cricket frenzy, viewers appeared to be toggling between sport and global affairs, boosting the overall share of news programming.
The surge in genre share comes even as the government has enforced a one-month pause on publishing ratings for individual news channels. The move followed regulatory scrutiny of the television ratings ecosystem.
While channel-level rankings remain temporarily out of sight, the genre-level data suggests that when global tensions escalate, audiences continue to turn to television news for real-time updates.
