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BARC Ratings: CNN-News18 remains No.1 in English news genre on counting day
Mumbai: As per the latest data released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), CNN-News18 has continued its dominance in the English News segment, with 243 AMA’000s on Karnataka elections counting day (13 May 2023).
According to the latest BARC data, CNN-News18 beat Republic TV, Times Now, and other competitors in the segment. Republic TV garnered 212 AMA’000s, whereas Times Now stood at 190 AMA’000s, India Today TV followed with 66 AMA’000s and Mirror Now was at 22 AMA’000s. (Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: 15+ AB| Period: Wk 20’23 (Sat 24hrs) | Metric: AMA 000’s)
CNN-News18 also maintained its lead in the 8 am-12-noon slots, amassing 89 AMA’000s, whereas Republic TV and Times Now stood behind with 62 AMA’000s and 57 AMA’000s, respectively. India Today TV with 24 AMA’000s and Mirror Now with 4 AMA’000s stood far behind in public choice. The 8 am-12-noon slot is critical on counting day since it is followed by-election results. (Source: BARC India | Mkt: India | TG: 15+ AB | Period: Wk 20’23 (Sat 0800-1200) | Metric: AMA 000’s)
Speaking on CNN-News18’s continued growth trajectory, Network18 CEO – English Cluster Smriti Mehra said, “CNN-News18’s reporting reflects the issues that matter most to our audience. This approach has always kept us ahead of competition like Times Now and Republic. Securing the top spot on counting day is a testament to CNN-News18’s comprehensive and incisive coverage on such crucial occasions. We will continue to remain at the forefront of trusted news sources in India.”
To ensure that the content and presentation of CNN-News18 remain unique and far ahead of its competition, the News18 network has invested heavily in both technology and editorial resources.
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.
