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India TV claims good show with Govinda scoop
MUMBAI: India TV has asserted that its primetime news show Breaking News made it big on 19 October night when it telecast visuals of actor-turned MP Govinda partying with dreaded gangster and Inda’s most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim.
According to an official release, the exclusive feature helped the channel to make a mark in the primetime band. In the coveted TG C&S 15 + demographic in the Hindi speaking market (HSM), the channel was able to maintain a share of 24.6 per cent for the week 43, on 19 October, 20 October and 21 October.
On 20 October and 21 October, India TV telecast news features on match-fixing with exclusive information on the India-Sri Lanka series as well as on the political crisis in Uttar Pradesh.
Quoting Tam data, the channel also states that during the prime time band from 9 pm to midnight, India TV was the number one channel on dates of 19 October, 21 October and held number two position on 20 October. During the same period, the market leader Sabse Tez – Aaj Tak garnered a channel share of 25.9 per cent. While, Star News held 14.3 per cent channel share followed by Zee News (13.4 per cent) and NDTV India (11.3 per cent).
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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.
