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
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.
