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News18 Lokmat announces its dominance in a print campaign
Mumbai: News18 Lokmat has launched a print ad campaign to showcase its dominance in the Marathi news segment.
The targeted campaign with a striking creative crowns the channel as ‘Mumbai’s King of the News’ and reiterates News18 Lokmat’s prominence in the Marathi news segment with a high impact.
News18 Lokmat has consistently maintained its dominant position in the Marathi news segment. The channel has consistently outperformed its competitors on platforms like YouTube and Facebook. News18 Lokmat’s website stands at the forefront, setting a benchmark in the segment with its viewership figures.
By capitalising on engaged viewership, bolstered by top prime time anchors such as Vilas Bade, Milind Bhagwat, Vishal Pardeshi, Suvarna Joshi and Shweta Vadke, News18 Lokmat aims to grow its market share, elevate brand perception and forge a deeper advertiser connection on the back of its increasing visibility.
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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.
