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BARC Data: Republic TV continues to lead English news
MUMBAI: Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV continued to dominate the English news market in the latest All India Broadcast Audience Research Council’s (BARC) week 23 rantings. While Aaj Tak led the charts in two Hindi news markets, News 18 India replaced ABP News in top five in the rural segment.
English News
Republic TV retained its numero uno position with 1009 impressions (000s) sum compared to 822 impressions (000s) sum last week. Times Now found itself on the second spot with 731 impressions (000s) sum. India Today Television captured the third position with 313 impressions (000s) sum compared to 418 impressions (000s) sum last week. CNN News18 at fourth garnered 187 impressions (000s) sum compared to 214 impressions (000s) sum last week. NDTV 24×7 replaced Mirror Now in the top five with 151 impressions (000s) sum.
English Business News
CNBC TV18 maintained the top spot with 434 impressions (000s) sum compared to 451 impressions (000s) sum last week, followed by ET Now with 194 impressions (000s) sum. BTVI and CNBC TV18 Prime HD were at third and fourth positions respectively with 69 impressions (000s) sum and 35 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak retained its top slot with 93805 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 95274 impressions (000s) sum. Zee News was at the second position with 90927 impressions (000s) sum compared to 95022 impressions (000s) sum, followed by India TV at the third position with 79523 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 83897 impressions (000s) sum.
News18 India and ABP News maintained their spots at fourth position and fifth positions with 73695 impressions (000s) sum and 62664 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak also led the Hindi news rural market with 40129 impressions (000s) sum. Zee News and India TV at second and third position maintaining their spot with 33180 impressions (000s) sum and 33107 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
News Nation, fourth, recorded 29779 Impressions (000s) sum compared to 30952 Impressions (000s) last week. News18 India replaced ABP News in top five with 27868 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi News Urban
Zee News led the genre with 57746 impressions (000s) sum compared to 60764 impressions (000s) sum last week, followed by Aaj Tak at second position with 53676 impressions (000s) sum. India TV, News18 India and ABP News were at third, fourth and fifth spots with 46416 impressions (000s) sum, 45827 impressions (000s) sum and 34827 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
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.
