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BARC week 42: India TV is No. 1; Times Now, ET Now, CNBC Awaaz retain top slot
MUMBAI: In the Hindi news channels segment, India TV climbed up one step ahead and stood at the number one position. On the other hand, Times Now continued to rule the English news channels genre in the All India (U+R) market according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data for week 42.
In the English business news genre, ET Now maintained its position as the leader in the genre, whereas CNBC Awaaz retained its number one position in Hindi business news genre.
HINDI NEWS
India TV secured the first place in Hindi news genre with 60875 (000Sums) followed by Aaj Tak in the second spot with 58968 (000Sums). ABP News secured the third berth with 52565 (000Sums), whereas News Nation with 51785 (000Sums) and Zee News with 41783 (000Sums) bagged the fourth and fifth place respectively.
ENGLISH NEWS
Though Times Now witnessed a fall in ratings compared to last week, it managed to garner pole position with 400 (000Sums) followed by CNN IBN at 250 (000Sums). NDTV 24×7 garnered third position with 223 (000Sums) and India Today Television held the fourth place with 194 (000Sums). Like last week, News 9 maintained its fifth slot and scored 156 (000Sums) in week 42.
HINDI BUSINESS NEWS
In the Hindi business news genre, CNBC Awaaz bagged the first spot with 968 (000Sums) followed by Zee Business in second slot with 854(000Sums).
ENGLISH BUSINESS NEWS
The top four English business news channels maintained status quo in week 42. ET Now continued to dominate the genre with 472 (000Sums) followed by CNBC TV18 with 278 (000Sums) in the second spot. NDTV Profit & NDTV Prime in the third slot scored 112 (000Sums), whereas Bloomberg TV secured fourth place with 17 (000Sums) in week 42.
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.
