News Broadcasting
‘Republic TV’ hires Chitra Subramaniam as advisor
MUMBAI: With two decades of journalistic experience in the field, Chitra Subramaniam has joined hands with Arnab Goswami in his new venture Republic TV. She is known for her investigation of the Bofors scandal which led to the electoral debacle of former PM Rajiv Gandhi in 1989.
Goswami said, “I am privileged to work with Chitra Subramaniam. We look up to her for her high standards of journalism and integrity. Our editorial team is delighted to welcome her on board.” Subramaniam has also reported widely on trade (GATT-WTO) and arms control and covered the Bosnia war from the front lines.
Subramaniam added, “I am pleased to collaborate with Arnab and his team. It’s young, fresh, fearless, pan-Indian and ambitious – attributes that Indian journalism can do with at this juncture. I hope I can live up to the expectations placed on me.”
Taking a break from journalism, she was part of the former Norwegian Prime Minister Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland’s campaign team for the post of Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). She became the lead person for policy analysis and communications for WHO’s Cabinet Project Tobacco Free Initiative which resulted in the coming into force of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the world’s first treaty entirely devoted to health. Subramaniam then went on to set up her own company in Switzerland doing market research and media analysis for Fortune 500 companies promoting ethical business practices between India and Europe. In 2014, Subramaniam returned to active journalism and co-founded online news portal – The News Minute.
News Broadcasting
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.
