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BARC Week 25: Republic TV dominates English news, NDTV enters top five
MUMBAI: NDTV24x7 replaced Mirror Now in the All India Broadcast Audience Research Council’s (BARC) week 25 ratings. Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV continued to dominate the English news market while Zee News led the charts in two Hindi news markets. News 18 India replaced ABP News in rural segment.
English news
Republic TV retained its top position with 902 impressions (000s) sum compared to 901 impressions (000s) sum last week. Times Now found itself on the second spot with 769 impressions (000s) sum followed by India Today Television at the third position with 278 impressions (000s) sum compared to 270 impressions (000s) sum last week. CNN News 18 retained its fourth position with 161 impressions (000s) sum compared to 173 impressions (000s) in week 24. NDTV24x7 replaced Mirror Now in top five with 151 impressions (000s) sums this week.
English business news
CNBC TV18 maintained the top spot with 497 impressions (000s) sum compared to 517 impressions (000s) sum last week, followed by ET Now with 157 impressions (000s) sum. BTVI and CNBC TV18 Prime HD were at third and fourth positions with 87 impressions (000s) sum and 11 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi news (U+R)
Zee News is at top position this week with 98051 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 86859 impressions(000s)sum. Aaj Tak steps down to second position with 95584 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 87682 impressions (000s) sum last week, followed by India TV at the third position with 79222 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 76557 impressions (000s) sum. News18 India and ABP News maintained their fourth position and fifth positions with 71661 impressions (000s) sum and 63956 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi news rural
Aaj Tak retained its top position in Hindi news rural market with 40844 impressions (000s) sum. Zee news is at second position with 35559 impressions (000s) sum compared to 32075 impressions (000s) sum in last week, followed by India TV steps down to third position with 33000 impressions (000s) sum.
News Nation captured fourth position with 30241 impressions (000s) sum compared to 31438 impressions (000s) last week. News 18 India replaced ABP news at the fifth position with 26870 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi news urban
Zee News led the genre with 62492 impressions (000s) sum compared to 54785 impressions (000s) sum last week, followed by Aaj Tak at second position with 54740 impressions (000s) sum. India TV and News 18 India are at third and fourth positions after interchanging slots with 46222 impressions (000s) sum and 44791 impressions (000s) sum respectively. ABP News is at fifth spot with 37157 impressions (000s) sum.
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.
