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Headlines Today claims to give NDTV 24×7 a run for its money
MUMBAI: Looks like the promotional ad campaign is beginning to pay off for TV Today Network’s English news channel – Headlines Today. An official release from the channel states that with just a two per cent difference between Headlines Today and NDTV 24×7, the channel is giving a tough fight to the leader.
As per the Tam data for Week 39 (week ending 25 September, CS 4+, six Metros), Headlines Today is poised to overtake its competition. With a channel share of 28.3 per cent, Headlines Today has registered a growth of 73.10 per cent while the channel share for NDTV 24×7 has dropped by 21.51 per cent to 30.4 per cent, informed the release.
Also, during prime time, both Headlines Today and NDTV 24×7 are at par with a channel share of 35 per cent. The time spent on Headlines Today has gone up to 13 minutes in comparison to NDTV 24×7’s 11 minutes, a growth of 62.50 per cent in comparison to the previous week.
The release also informed that in Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, Headlines Today has overtaken all competition to emerge as the No 1 English channel. The channel’s tagline of ‘News, Crisply Told’ seems to be working for the channel.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
