News Broadcasting
CNN Intl moves up cable operator carriage chain in Taiwan
MUMBAI: This is a move that should give CNN International more cachet among Taiwanese viewers. The new broadcaster has moved to Channel number five on cable systems in Taiwan. The move received the endorsement by the Government Information Office (GIO) and major system operators.
CNN International has stated that it is the only global news network that has secured a fixed position amongst the top tier channels on cable systems in Taiwan. This is a result of the recent re-shuffling of channel positions by the Government Information Office in a move to better serve viewers’ interests.
Turner Intl Asia Pacific VP Greater China Ringo Chan said, “We are pleased that CNN International is selected as the only international news network amongst the top tier channels. The new arrangement not only reaffirms CNN’s leading position in the market but also gives the network an even more competitive edge in reaching the viewers.”
At locations where Channel number five is blocked for specific purposes, CNN International will be available on Channel No.6.
News Broadcasting
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.
