News Broadcasting
DD’s 2022 R-Day coverage garners 4.9 cr views across TV & digital
Mumbai: Doordarshan has garnered 2.6 crore views on YouTube and 2.3 crore views on its TV network on Republic Day 2022. The event also clocked 3.2 billion TV viewing minutes across 180 channels across the country which aired DD visuals from 9:30 a.m till noon.
Through its Republic Day coverage, Doordarshan also registered a manifold increase in its global viewership together in more than 140 countries including US, Canada, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and UAE.
“That Doordarshan’s broadcast has no parallel when it comes to 360-degree coverage of gigantic events of national importance has been well established multiple times in the past. But DD has outdone itself this time through unprecedented coverage of Republic Day 2022, with never seen images of fly-past by Indian AIR Force in its full glory and much more,” said the ministry of information and broadcasting in the statement.
The public broadcaster also received much praise for its coverage of Republic Day on social media channels such as Twitter.
Spectacular coverage by @DDNational & @prasarbharati of the 73rd #RepublicDayParade. Shots of IAF flypast were breathtaking, & the in-cockpit view allowed us to experience a different dimension.
Congratulations to @shashidigital & his team for making this possible@ianuragthakur pic.twitter.com/bNyDcJWAlI— Abhay Karandikar (@karandi65) January 27, 2022
Nicely done @IAF_MCC, @prasarbharati @DDNewslive @shashidigital
Excellent coverage of the flypast! https://t.co/9L19KkGoH2
— Amit Paranjape (@aparanjape) January 26, 2022
Never seen camera angles! What an experience @DDNewslive #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/aPHc6xNh7O
— Payal Mehta/પાયલ મેહતા/ पायल मेहता/ পাযেল মেহতা (@payalmehta100) January 26, 2022
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
