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Al-Jazeera plans to launch multi-lingual services; India targeted
MUMBAI: The Arab satellite television network Al-Jazeera is planning to launch services in Urdu, Turkish, French and Spanish. The organisation has associated with the Dubai based ARY Digital Network to form Al Jazeera Urdu International for the Urdu service.
With its Urdu-launch, the Qatar-based network is hoping to attract up to 110 million viewers in India and Pakistan, apart from viewers in the UAE and other Gulf countries, the UK, Europe and the US.
The test transmissions for the Urdu service were launched on 31 January. The full subscription service will be available by June-July 2006. Depending on the success of the venture, the Urdu service will be made available in Britain as well.
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CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
