News Broadcasting
Live Times lands in North America, reaching 70 million viewers
MUMBAI: India’s news voice just got a lot louder overseas. Live Times, the country’s first global multicast news hub, has expanded its international reach with a launch across the United States and Canada, bringing its coverage to North American audiences via Fast platform UVOtv.
The move opens up Live Times to an addressable audience of more than 70 million people who speak languages other than English, significantly widening the channel’s global footprint. It also marks a fresh chapter in the network’s ambition to carry India’s perspective beyond borders, with news that is accurate, accessible and grounded in facts.
North America is a natural focus for Live Times, home to a large and influential Indian diaspora that remains closely connected to events back home. The launch builds on the channel’s growing presence in the Middle East, Australia and Oceania, strengthening its role as a bridge between India and overseas audiences seeking reliable, no-nonsense journalism.
By joining UVOtv, Live Times taps into a diverse, digitally savvy viewership while staying true to its editorial DNA. The channel promises journalism that is factual, fearless and focused on truth, even for viewers who might not normally tune into news.
Live Times founder Dilip Singh, said the expansion reflects the channel’s founding purpose. “Live Times was created to amplify India’s voice globally and contribute to a truth-based world information order. Launching across the US and Canada allows us to connect more deeply with the Indian diaspora and reach a remarkable 70 million people in North America. It strengthens India’s perspective within the global information ecosystem, and we plan to expand our coverage well beyond Indian boundaries.”
Welcoming the channel to the platform, UVOtv founder and CEO Lionel Dreshaj said, “We are proud to add Live Times to UVOtv as we grow access to trusted international news for diaspora audiences. Live Times brings a credible, fact-driven voice that helps Indian viewers in the US and Canada stay connected to news from home.”
Now streaming on UVOtv, Live Times continues its global journey with the same clear promise it started with: accurate, authentic journalism, delivered without compromise.
Live Times. Complete Truth. Whatever It Takes.
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.
