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Republic TV leads English news in BARC week 38
MUMBAI: India TV entered at fifth position in the Hindi news genre (rural) according to All India BARC data week 38. No changes were observed this week in the English business news genre. Aaj Tak continued to lead in Hindi news genre (U+R). Moreover, Aaj Tak and ABP News also continued to dominate in Hindi news rural areas. News18 India climbed a slot to the second position in Hindi news urban areas.
English News
Republic TV continued to dominate the English news genre with 942 impressions ‘000. Times Now, CNN News 18 and India Today Television retained their second, third and fourth positions with 790 impressions ‘000, 302 impressions ‘000 and 225 impressions ‘000 respectively. NDTV 24×7 sits at fifth spot with 206 impressions ‘000.
English Business News
No changes were observed this week as well. CNBC TV18 continued to rule in the English business news genre with 429 impressions ‘000. ET Now and BTVI maintained their second and third positions with 190 impressions ‘000 and 26 impressions ‘000. CNBC TV18 Prime HD also retained its fourth position with 7 impressions ‘000.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak continued to lead in Hindi news genre with 118712 impressions ‘000 as compared to News18 which stood in second position with 90296 impressions ‘000.
ABP News and Zee News are at the third and fourth slots with 86521 impressions ‘000 and 85853 impressions ‘000 after interchanging their positions. India TV stood at fifth position with 76514 impressions ‘000.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak and ABP News also continued to dominate in Hindi news (R) with 57230 impressions ‘000 and 44026 impressions ‘000. News18 India and Zee News also retained their third and fourth position with 39963 and 37403 impressions ‘000, respectively. India TV entered the top 5 list with 31687 impressions ‘000.
News Nation which stood at fifth position last week is nowhere to be seen in the top five list.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak maintained its first position in Hindi news genre (U) with 61481 impressions ‘000. News18 India and Zee News are at second and third slot after interchanging their positions with 50332 impressions ‘000 and 48450 impressions ‘000 respectively.
India TV and ABP News retained their fourth and fifth positions respectively with 44827 impressions ‘000 and 42495 impressions ‘000.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
