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ABP climbs, India TV & NDTV slip as entrenched leaders see ratings hike
MUMBAI: Times Now continued to be the leader of the English news genre with a decent hike in BARC India ratings week 17 and India Today Television climbed up to the second spot from the third position last week.
In the English business news genre, CNBC TV maintained the top slot witnessing a good hike in ratings. In Hindi news (U+R), Aaj Tak continued to lead the genre across the market. ABP News jumped two spots in both Hindi news as well as Hindi news – Urban. CNBC Awaaz continued to dominate the genre with a hike in the rating.
English News
Times now continued to lead the genre with 767 Impressions (000s) sum followed by India Today Television and CNN News18. Both climbed up a spot each at second and third positions with 362 Impressions (000s) sum and 257 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively. NDTV 24×7 slipped to fourth position from its second slot in the previous week with 244 Impressions (000s) sum and BBC world news grabbed the fifth spot with a slight increase in the rating.
English Business news
CNBC TV retained the number one position with 696 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to last week’s 492 Impressions (000s) sum whereas ET Now with a fall in the ratings of 261 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to last week’s 414 Impressions (000s) sum grabbed the second position.
NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime were at third position with 77 Impressions (000s) sum. BTVi was on the fourth spot with 19 Impressions (000s) sum and CNBC TV18 Prime HD stood at the fifth place with three Impressions (000s) sum which was the same last week.
Hindi News
Aaj Tak, with a slight hike in the ratings, retained its number one position with 104644 Impressions (000s) sum in BARC week 17. ABP News regained its second position with a week’s gap with 88038 Impressions (000s) sum from fourth in the last week.
India TV and Zee News dropped a slot each with 87544 Impressions (000s) sum and 86124 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively. News18 India is at fifth position with 65101 Impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi Rural news
Aaj Tak, with a fall in its ratings, emerged the number one channel in the rural market with 44287 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 45151 Impressions (000s) sum last week. India TV sat at the second spot with 37811 Impressions (000s) sum as ABP News was at the third slot with 36092 Impressions (000s) sum. Zee News and India TV, interchanged their slots in BARC week 17 respectively taking the fourth and fifth place with 34908 and 31301 Impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi Urban news
Aaj Tak, with a great hike in its viewership, emerged as the leader in the urban market with 60357 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 53456 Impressions (000s) sum last week. ABP News climed to the second slot with 51945 Impressions (000s) sum from its fourth position last week with 42849 Impressions (000s) sum. Zee News and India TV slipped a slot each with 51215 Impressions (000s) sum and 49732 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively. News18 India took the fifth position with 38232 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.
