News Broadcasting
Disney Channel to air ‘Finding Nemo’ this summer
MUMBAI: Disney Channel will be airing Finding Nemo in summer. The movie will premier on the channel as a special treat comprising the summer programming lineup.
Finding Nemo is an Academy Award winner global box office hit and has been regarded as a timeless classic complete with imaginative, visually appealing and excellent storytelling.
Walt Disney Television International (India) director programming and production Nachiket Pantvaidya said, “Creativity in content and presentation is paramount in Disney’s philosophy to reach out to kids and families. We, at Disney, love to tell stories that touch people’s hearts while presenting positive values that are relevant across generations and geographies. Finding Nemo has a brilliant story line – a splendid tale of family and friendship. I am certain this blockbuster title will take Disney Channel viewers on an under-water adventure to cool off the summer heat.”
Last week Disney also announced that it has acquired the telecast rights to Sahara One Motion Pictures’ animated film Hanuman. Disney Channel wll also air the movie this summer as an eight part series.
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.
