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CNN-IBN to air season two of ‘Citizens for Earth’ from 10 January
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN is set to air the second season of its flagship series Citizen for Earth from 10 January.
The series will consist of five episodes which will be aired every Saturday at 9.30 pm and Sunday at 11.30 am and 5.30 pm.
Says IBN18 Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “Wildlife really is the untamed natural essence of our environment. India, the land of diversity with its immense variety of flora and fauna, is the ideal place for the wildlife enthusiasts. But today many fascinating species are endangered and it is important to save them. The second season of Citizens for Earth is an effort to work towards not only enlightening our viewers but also highlighting the people who have contributed in saving the endangered animals in the country.”
The series will be hosted by Bahar Dutt and will have episodes like ‘Storm in the Rann’ which will take viewers on a jeep safari through the Rann of Kutch and will show how pink flamingoes and Indian wild ass survive the harsh landscape of the desert.
‘Queen of Chambal will highlight the story of the endangered Indian Gharial and wildlife conservationists and activists who are fighting to save the Indian Gharial.
‘The Big Cat Special’ episode will be about big cats like the Tiger, the Lion and the Leopard. ”Turtle Trouble’ focuses on the beaches of Orissa which are home to Olive Ridley Turtles that are dying due to over fishing and developments along the coast.
Finally, ‘The Monkey Mania’ episode will introduce 13 new species of monkeys like ‘Hoolock Gibbon’ and ‘Golden Langur’ found in north east India.
The first season of Citizens for Earth took viewers to six major destinations like Ladakh, Mumbai, Lakshwadweep, Goa, North East and the river Krishna that are under threat due to global warming.
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Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
