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Barc Wk’52: News18 India leads the rankings again
Mumbai: News18 stated that it has once again retained its lead position in the Hindi news genre, citing the newly revealed week 52 data from Barc as a source.
The broadcaster maintained a far larger audience than the differential between the viewership rates of the channels at positions two, three, four, and five.
As per the source (Barc; market share percentage for 24 hours, TG: 15+, HSM, Wk 52’22, all days), News18 India surpassed other Hindi news channels with a market share of 15.7 per cent, followed by Aaj Tak at 13.63 per cent, India TV at 13.60 per cent, TV9 Bharatvarsh at 12.9 per cent, and Republic Bharat at 11.6 per cent.
As per Barc’s 1800-2400 hours slot in week 52, News18 India has a 16.3 per cent market share and is followed by TV9 Bharatvarsh and India TV, with 13.7 per cent and 13.6 per cent viewership share, respectively.
Barc numbers also show that News18 India led the competition by far in prime-time (2100-2200 hours) hours as well.
News18 India’s Kishore Ajwani has remained ahead of Aaj Tak’s Sudhir Chaudhary and others, with 17.9 per cent market share, followed by Republic Bharat and India TV, which had 15.9 per cent and 15.7 per cent market shares, respectively, as per the source.
To keep News18 India’s programming and presentation unique and far ahead of the competition, the channel has invested in editorial resources, along with state-of-the art studios and its ground network of reporters. As a result, the News18 India brand has gained significant traction on YouTube as well as on social media platforms.
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.
