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BARC week 30: Aaj Tak continues dominance in Hindi news genre
MUMBAI: The Broadcast Audience Research Council data for week 30 showed Republic TV continuing to dominate the English news genre, whereas Aaj Tak led in Hindi genre. CNN News18 was at fourth position this week, meanwhile, NDTV 24×7 replaced Mirror now in English news genre.
English News
Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV stood unbeaten at top position in English news genre with 837 impressions as compared to 1057 impressions (000s) sum last week. Times Now maintained its second position with 806 impressions (000s) sum followed by India Today Television at third position with 377 impressions (000s) sum. Meanwhile CNN News 18 jumped up to fourth position with 243 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 201 impressions (000s) sum last week. This week NDTV 24×7 replaced Mirror Now at fifth position with 217 impressions (000s) sum.
English Business News
CNBC TV18 maintained its top position in English business news genre with 644 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 673 impressions (000s) sum, followed by ET Now and BTVI at second and third positions with 169 impressions (000s) sum and 119 impressions (000s) sum. CNBC TV 18 Prime HD was at fourth position with 28 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 16 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak continued to rule over Hindi news genre with 164150 (000s) sum impressions as compared to 150333 impressions (000s) sum last week. Zee News maintained its second position with 107966 impressions (000s) sum whereas India TV and ABP News were at third and fourth positions with 107597 impressions (000s) sum and 106482 impressions (000s) sum. News18 India was at fifth position with 101417 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 93105 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak also continued to to dominate in Hindi news (R) with 76189 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 69245 impressions (000s) sumlast week. ABP News maintained its second position this week with 48687 impressions (000s) sum, followed by India TV and Zee News at third and fourth positions with 42769 impressions (000s) sum and 40780 impressions (000s) sum. News Nation was at fifth position with 40241 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 38263 impressions (000s) sum last week.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak maintained its top position in Hindi news genre (U) with 87961 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 81078 impressions (000s) sum. Zee News maintained its second position with 67186 impressions (000s) sum followed by India TV and News18 India at third and fourth positions with 64827 impressions (000s) sum and 61301 impressions (000s) sum. ABP News maintained its fifth position with 57795 impressions (000s) sum.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
