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News18 Kannada hosts the second edition of ‘Karunada Habba’ at Bengaluru
Mumbai: News18 Kannada proudly announces the second edition of ‘Karunada Habba’, a vibrant celebration showcasing the cultural heritage of Karnataka. This three-day extravaganza has already captivated the audiences in Davanagere, Kalaburagi, Shivamogga, Ballari and the second edition will be culminating in Bengaluru.
News18 Kannada’s Karunada Habba is a testament to Karnataka’s rich heritage, offering a comprehensive cultural experience featuring Karnataka’s art and craft, cuisine, handlooms, book fairs, paintings and beautiful music. The event’s décor will immerse the attendees in the essence of Karnataka’s cultural heritage, which is perfectly timed with the celebration of Kannada Rajyotsava.
Following the gigantic success of News18 Karunada Habba’s first edition in Shivamogga, we witnessed a footfall of 40,000 enthusiasts who attended the three-day celebration. News18 Kannada is thrilled to extend the festivities to Bengaluru, promising an even more grandiose scale of activities.
The News18 Kannada Karunada Habba Shivamogga edition, inaugurated on 3 November 2023, had the honour of hosting distinguished guests that included – Madhu Bangarappa, minister of primary and secondary education and sakala of Karnataka; DH Arun, member of the legislative council, Karnataka; Channabasappa, MLA of Shivamogga, Kimane Luxury Golf Resorts founder Kimmane Jairam and Sri DP Satish, Group Editorial Advisor- South.
Join the celebrations of Karnataka’s cultural richness with News18 Kannada Karunada Habba on the 8, 9 and 10 December 2023.
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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.
