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News18 Kannada launches Agenda18 – A platform for political ideas and public engagement
Mumbai: News18 Kannada announces the launch of its newest on-ground show ‘Agenda18’. News18 Kannada editor Hariprasad will host the show providing a platform for strong political ideas and public participation.
The program is designed to create a distinctive environment where representatives from every political party, together with their supporters, will engage daily with the general public. By fostering thought-provoking debates and discussions, the show will concentrate on significant topics, the electoral procedure, and various public issues, positioning itself as a crucial platform for shaping public opinion.
Hariprasad, renowned for his sharp analysis and thorough journalism, will serve as the voice of the public, guaranteeing that all perspectives are accurately presented and discussed. The program will take place across various cities, including Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Shivamogga, Kalaburagi, and Belagavi, offering the audience a comprehensive examination of the electoral process and a more profound insight into the candidates’ plans for the state’s future.
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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.
