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Asianet News Digital honoured at YouTube’s Diamond Creator Award
Mumbai: Asianet News Digital (AN Digital), a brand owned by Asianxt Digital Technologies (formerly known as Asianet News Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.) has surpassed 10 million subscribers on its Malayalam language channel. It is also the first Malayalam News channel to achieve this milestone
This achievement cements AN Digital’s leadership in reaching audiences with culturally relevant video content. Achieving this subscriber milestone marks a notable accomplishment in the digital news industry, especially among Indian-language news platform creators.
Speaking on the accomplishment, COO Samanth Sharma commented “We are thrilled to receive the Diamond Creator Award from YouTube, which is a testament to our dedication to providing credible and impactful news in Malayalam. This achievement reflects the hard work of our teams and the trust our audiences have placed in us. Asianet News Digital will continue to innovate and expand our digital video presence to serve audiences across all our languages better.”
Highlighting the brand’s growth, CEO Neeraj Kohli said, “I am immensely proud of our team for reaching this incredible milestone. This recognition is a reflection of our collective efforts and passion for storytelling. We look forward to reaching even greater heights and continuing to be a trusted voice for our audiences.”
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
