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ABP slips in three categories, NDTV, Zee, India TV & India News climb a slot each
MUMBAI: Times Now continued to dominate the English news genre though the players in the space witnessed an overall fall in viewership this week. NDTV 24×7 climbed a spot to the third position whereas CNN News 18 fell from the third to the fourth position, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data.
CNBC TV18, with a slight fall in the ratings, has retained the leadership in English Business news.
Aaj Tak retained its Hindi news dominance in the current week, leading in all three genres, witnessing a slight decline in the ratings. ABP news slipped in all the three genres by two slots.
English News
Times Now with a minor drop in ratings continued to dominate the genre with 645 Impressions (000s) sum this week against 767 Impressions(000s) sum last week followed by India Today with 368 Impressions (000s) sum. NDTV 24×7 climbed to third spot replacing CNN News18 with 290 Impressions (000s) sum. CNN News18 and BBC World News respectively took the fourth and fifth positions with 207 Impressions(000s) sum and 128 Impressions (000s) sum.
English Business news
CNBC TV18, also with a decline in ratings, retained the number one position with 535 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 696 Impressions (000s) sum. ET Now with 372 Impressions (000s) sum sat pretty at the second spot this week. All others held the same slots as last week.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak, with a decrease in ratings, retained its numero uno position with 99112 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 104644 Impressions (000s) sum in week 18. India TV and Zee News climbed a spot each to the second and third position with 83481 Impressions (000s) sum and 81535 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
ABP News slipped by two slots to the fourth position with 72605 Impressions (000s) sum followed by News18 India with 65420 Impressions (000s) sum at fifth spot.
Hindi News – Rural
Aaj Tak, with a drop in its ratings, emerged as the number one channel in the rural market with 42999 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 44287 Impressions (000s) sum last week followed by India TV with 35429 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee News and India News climbed a spot each reaching the third and fourth positions with 32364 Impressions (000s) sum and 30602 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
ABP News dropped by two slots which brings it to fifth position with 30525 Impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News – Urban
Aaj Tak, with a slight fall in its viewership, maintained its leadership position with 56113 Impressions (000s) sum in BARC week 18.
Zee News and India TV climbed a slot each to the second and third positions with 49170 Impressions (000s) sum and 48052 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively. ABP News dropped by two slots reaching the fourth position with 42080 Impressions (000s) sum followed by News18 India with 38017 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.
