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News18 Bihar-Jharkhand brings an extensive coverage of Chhath 2023
Mumbai: News18 Bihar-Jharkhand is all set to present its viewers with the biggest coverage of Chhath Puja. The most revered festival of the region, Chhath, is more than just a tradition– it’s a cultural phenomenon.
Through various shows and segments, the special programming is tailor-made to immerse the viewers in devotion. The programming will include live coverage of the celebrations from Patna, Ranchi, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Noida, Jaipur, Bhopal, Raipur, Bhuvneshwar, Guwahati and Hyderabad. There will be Live telecast on all 4 days of the festival – Nahay Khaay, Kharna, Evening Arghya to Surya, Morning Arghya to Surya. The programming will bring to the viewers all aspects of Chhath festival – facts about the festival, preparations, and rituals in an interesting format. Additionally, the programming will also showcase popular Chhath songs by renowned singers.
Stay tuned to News18 Bihar/Jharkhand for the biggest coverage on Chhath 2023 from 17 November to 20 November.
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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.
