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Amit Shah steps into Bihar’s political dangal
MUMBAI: When it comes to Bihar, the battle is always bigger, the banter sharper, and the stakes sky-high. News18 India’s Sabse Bada Dangal Bihar 2025 promises just that, a full day of political punchlines, fiery face-offs and candid confessions, live from Patna.
As the state gears up for its much-awaited assembly elections, union home minister Amit Shah will headline the conclave, decoding Bihar’s development priorities, political pulse and the broader national vision. His appearance is set to be the showstopper of the event, offering viewers an inside track on the BJP’s strategy and outlook ahead of the polls.
Kicking off with a charged debate featuring Waris Pathan (AIMIM), Abhay Dubey (Congress) and Ajay Alok (BJP), the day’s discussions promise no shortage of fireworks. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Pawan Khera will bring their own political flavours to the mix, dissecting Bihar’s governance, leadership and future course.
The conclave’s star-studded lineup also features Chirag Paswan, Rajneet Ranjan, Samrat Chaudhary, Keshav Maurya, Mukesh Sahani, and Bhupesh Baghel, among others. Each session aims to go beyond election rhetoric, tapping into the hopes, challenges and choices shaping Bihar’s tomorrow.
With voices across party lines, Guru Prakash Paswan, Divjyoti, Rajiv Ranjan, and journalist Kanhaiya Bhelari, joining the fray, expect sparks to fly as politics meets perspective.
Closing the day on a reflective note, JDU’s Sanjay Jha will share his insights on Bihar’s evolving political landscape and development journey.
Sabse Bada Dangal Bihar 2025 is more than a pre-election spectacle. It’s where power meets people, politics meets purpose, and Bihar’s heartbeat is felt, loud, live and unfiltered.
News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
