News Broadcasting
Aaj Tak Scores Big; Wins Its First International Award At Prestigious AVTA 2018
MUMBAI: Aaj Tak’s number 1 position remains unchallenged, even on international grounds! India’s number 1 Hindi news channel has just won the award for “Best News Channel Of The Year” at the fifth edition the prestigious Asian Viewers Television Awards (AVTA) in London, UK. The acclaimed awards took place on December 15, 2018 in a grand pomp and show affair.
Beating its fierce competitors like ABP and NDTV news channels, Aaj Tak with this big win, has firmly declared its legacy on international grounds as well.
This is a joyous and proud moment for Aaj Tak as the news channel known for its bold and veracious content since past 18 years has proven once again that when it comes to credible news, there is no one else like brand Aaj Tak. And, this is just another feather added to Aaj Tak’s already over bulging cap of achievements. Take a look:
•India’s No. 1 Hindi news channel since past 17 years (Source – BARC, 15+ NCCS All, Period – Wk19’18 to Wk 26’18, Market – HSM, Cume Coverage)
•On the week of Bollywood actress Sridevi’s demise, Aaj Tak’s coverage was 160 million (Source – BARC, TG – 15+, HSM, WK – 09’18)
•Karnataka election counting day, Aaj Tak received 5 Crore audience (Source – BARC, Universe, India, period – 15th March 2018, cov in cr)
•In Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s verdict week, Aaj Tak’s market share was 16.9%, Aaj Tak viewership- 25% more than No.2 news channel. (Source – BARC, TG – 15+ NCCS ALL, HSM, market share calculated based on 12 Hindi News Channels)
•India’s No.1 Hindi News Channel with a record-breaking influential social media standing- YouTube, Twitter, Facebook
•Aaj Tak has 2 time more viewership than the No. 2 Hindi News channel (Source- IRS 2017, Most Watched Television)
The Asian Viewers Television Awards are an annual award ceremony that celebrate the best of Asian talent. They are the only event of their kind that honors the Asian television talent in United Kingdom.
Aaj Tak with its fearless take on news worldwide wishes to present all sides of the story to its viewers in a unbiased, unabashed and uncensored manner. And with this award, it looks like Aaj Tak has been walking on the right path since past 18 years.
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.
