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ABP News dominates viewership during state assembly election counting.”
Mumbai: ABP News Hindi news channel has achieved an astounding milestone in viewership during the recent state assembly elections held in November 2023. According to the data released by BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council), ABP News experienced an exceptional surge in viewership during the crucial counting hours on Sunday, 3 December 2023.
The comparative analysis conducted by BARC, comparing the peak hours from 08:00 to 12:00 on Sun 03 Dec 2023 with the preceding four Sundays, revealed an outstanding growth trajectory for ABP News. In the rolled data comparison, ABP News witnessed a staggering 189 per cent increase in viewership during the crucial counting period, highlighting the channel’s dominance in delivering comprehensive and engaging coverage of the state assembly elections results.
Source: BARC, over 15 Individuals, HSM, Sun 03 Dec 2023 vs pre 4 Sundays, 08:00 – 12:00, Rolled data.
Unrolled data viewership trend
Delving deeper into the unrolled data trend, the statistics unveiled an even more remarkable surge. ABP News saw an unprecedented spike, surpassing a tenfold increase in viewership during the peak counting hours of 08:00 – 12:00 on the decisive Sunday of 03 Dec 2023, as compared to the average viewership of the same time frame on the previous four Sundays. (Source: BARC, 15+ Individuals, HSM, 03 Dec 2023, 08:00 – 12:00)
This remarkable surge in viewership not only reflects the audience’s confidence in ABP News but also signifies the channel’s credibility and appeal in delivering timely and informative coverage during critical events. The channel’s dedication to presenting unbiased and credible information ensures that every piece of news contributes to an informed society, influencing opinions with a sense of reliability and trust.
ABP News continues to be at the forefront of responsible journalism, maintaining a strong connection with its audience by providing them with news that matters and empowers them to make informed decisions.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
