News Broadcasting
DD to host new green series
NEW DELHI: Doordarshan will telecast a new series titled Earth Matters, from 4 February. The series will be telecast on Sundays at 11 am on DD National (DD-1), a press statement from the national broadcaster said today.
Earth Matters is a series made by internationally renowned film maker and conservationist Mike Pandey (the only Indian to have won three Green Oscars in addition to a host of prestigious international and national awards).
The series will take the viewer on a journey across India, looking at some of the biggest issues that are facing the planet, and the human race at the same time looking at the many wonders that nature has.
The series brings the viewer closer to nature increasing their understanding of delicate balance that exists within it, it looks at the recent destruction and also looks at ways to help protect and conserve our natural world for future generations.
In an attempt to make the programming informative and educational, Earth Matters focuses on contemporary issues and covers a wide range of subjects.
From the underwater world of corals and exploring the marine life to a look at the endangered species, including the tiger, the series takes a broad view at public interest programmes on health issues, environment and wildlife, and sensitising people at the grassroots levels, and how their actions can make a positive difference.
Earth Matters has been shot using the latest specialty equipments and after extensive research across India.
The prime objective of the series is to alert the individuals and create awareness about the threats that our world is facing today and encourage each one of us to make an effort towards conservation of our natural environment.
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.
