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Times Now, CNBC TV18, Aaj Tak dominate respective genres
MUMBAI: Times Now remained the undisputed leader in the English News space whereas CNBC TV18 was number one in the English Business News genre, according to week 43 of Broadcast Association Research Council (BARC).
Aaj Tak outshone in both, the rural and urban, markets as the most watched channel. Meanwhile, CNBC Awaaz was the numero uno in the Hindi Business News space.
English News
Times Now continued to dominate the genre with 594 Impressions (000s) this week. CNN News18 grabbed the second slot with 248 Impressions (000s) while NDTV 24×7 took the third position with 200 Impressions. India Today Television with 193 Impressions (000s) and News X with 108 Impressions (000s) took the fourth and fifth position respectively.
English Business News
CNBC TV18 stood at the number one position with 326 Impressions (000s) followed by ET Now at the second spot with 160 Impressions (000s). NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime continued to be at the third position with 70 Impressions (000s). BTVi secured itself on the last spot with 16 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News
Aaj Tak stood at the first spot with 97621Impressions (000s) followed by India TV at the second position with 91223 Impressions (000s). India News sustained at third position with 81010 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee News securing the fourth position with 78695 Impressions (000s). ABP News took the fifth position with 72762 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak dominated the rural market with 46577 Impressions (000s) followed by India TV with 42327 Impressions (000s). India News grabbed the third position with 36989 Impressions (000s). News 24 took the fourth place with 34938 Impressions (000s) followed by News Nation with 33028 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak was at the number one position with 51044 Impressions (000s) followed by India TV at the second position with 48895 Impressions (000s). Zee News grabbed the third position with 47259 Impressions (000s) followed by India News at the fourth position with 44021 Impressions (000s). ABP News took the fifth position with 40333 Impressions (000s).
Hindi Business News
CNBC Awaaz took the first position with 1006 Impressions (000s). The second spot was taken by Zee Business with 690 Impressions (000s).
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.
