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News genre ratings drop, Aaj Tak, Times Now & CNBC business lead
MUMBAI: Channels in the Hindi News genre witnessed a decline in ratings this week. Led by Aaj Tak, players in the Hindi News Rural space observed mixed ratings with News24 dropping out from the Top 5 list making way for the entry of India News.
In the Hindi News Urban genre, the channels saw a decrease in the viewership. News Nation entered the Top 5 list leading to the exit of News18 India. The Hindi Business News space also noted decline in ratings this week.
According to week 12 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), led by Times Now, players in the English News genre saw a steep decrease in their viewership. In the English Business News space, players observed mixed ratings. The genre was dominated by CNBC TV18.
English News
Times Now saw a major decline in from 2282 Impressions (000s) last week as to 944 Impressions (000s) this week. India Today Television climbed up the row taking the second place with 476 Impressions (000s). CNN News18 was at the third slot with 409 Impressions (000s). NDTV 24×7 with 335 Impressions (000s) and News X with 112 Impressions (000s) took the fourth and fifth position respectively.
English Business News
CNBC TV 18 emerged as the leader with 767 Impressions (000s) followed by ET Now with 423 Impressions (000s). NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime was at the third position with 92 Impressions (000s). BTVi was on the fourth spot with 32 Impressions (000s). CNBC TV 18 Prime HD took the fifth place with 29 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News
Aaj Tak with decreased ratings continued at its number one position with 152024 Impressions (000s) as compared to 178049 Impressions (000s) in week 11. ABP News was at the second position with 132363 Impressions (000s). Zee News sustained its third position with 114825 Impressions (000s) followed by India TV at the fourth position with 111598 Impressions (000s). India News sustained at the fifth position with 79492 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak with a decrease in ratings was at the number one position in the rural market with 64889 Impressions (000s) as compared to 81498 Impressions (000s) last week. ABP News was at the second place with 58873 Impressions (000s). India TV grabbed the third position with 48538 Impressions (000s). Zee News took the fourth place with 43268 Impressions (000s) followed by India News with 42574 Impressions (000s) at the fifth position.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak with decrease in ratings continued at the number one spot in the urban market with 87135 Impressions (000s) 96550 Impressions (000s). ABP News was at the second position with 73489 Impressions (000s). Zee News took the third position with 71556 Impressions (000s) followed by India TV at the fourth position with 63059 Impressions (000s). News Nation took the fifth position with 42906 Impressions (000s).
Hindi Business News
CNBC Awaaz continued to dominate the genre with decrease in ratings from 2348 Impressions (000s) last week to 2094 Impressions (000s) this week. The second spot was taken by Zee Business with 1216 Impressions (000s).
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.
