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BARC week 48: News space witnesses drop in viewership
MUMBAI: Times Now witnessed a further decrease in its ratings though it remained as the undisputed leader in the English News space. The players in the English News genre witnessed mixed ratings this week.
According to week 48 of Broadcast Association Research Council (BARC), players in the news eco-system observed a decline in the ratings. While CNBC TV18 continued to dominate the English Business News space, Aaj Tak remained as the number one channel in the Hindi News space both in rural and urban markets though with a decrease in its viewership. The players in the Hindi News space have also witnessed a decrease in their ratings this week.
Even the Hindi Business News saw a decrease in ratings with CNBC Awaaz ranking number one.
English News
Times Now observed a further decrease in its ratings though it continued to lead with 847 Impressions (000s) as compared to 1021 Impressions (000s) in week 47. NDTV 24×7 grabbed the second slot with 407 Impressions (000s) while CNN News18 took the third position with 348 Impressions. India Today Television with 259 Impressions (000s) and News X with 123 Impressions (000s) took the fourth and fifth position, respectively.
English Business News
CNBC TV18 continued at the number one position with a decrease in ratings from 396 Impressions (000s) in week 47 to 264 Impressions (000s) this week. ET Now was at the second spot with 188 Impressions (000s). NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime continued to be at the third position with 83 Impressions (000s). BTVi was on the fourth spot with 14 Impressions (000s). CNBC TV 18 Prime HD sustained at the fifth place with 2 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News
Aaj Tak observed a decrease in the ratings and stood at the first spot with 183225 Impressions (000s) as to 207170 Impressions (000s) in last week followed by ABP News at the second position with 151865 Impressions (000s). India TV took the third position with 149448 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee News at the fourth position with 146438 Impressions (000s). News 24 took the fifth position with 103477 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak with a decrease in the ratings dominated the rural market with 81336 Impressions (000s). India TV with 69653 Impressions (000s) took the second berth. ABP News grabbed the third position with 69382 Impressions (000s). News 24 took the fourth place with 56969 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee News with 56544 Impressions (000s) at the fifth position.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak with a decrease in the ratings continued at the number one position with 101889 Impressions (000s) as compared to 111299 Impressions (000s) in week 47. Zee News was at the second position with 89894 Impressions (000s). ABP News took the third position with 82483 Impressions (000s) followed by India TV at the fourth position with 79795 Impressions (000s). News Nation took the fifth position with 50866 Impressions (000s).
Hindi Business News
CNBC Awaaz witnessed a decrease in ratings though it continued at the number one position with 1504 Impressions (000s) as compared to 2015 Impressions (000s) in week 47. The second spot was taken by Zee Business with 1393 Impressions (000s).
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.
