News Broadcasting
Times Now Navbharat emerges in the top five Hindi news genre
Mumbai: Rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing Hindi news channel, Times Now Navbharat disrupts the pecking order by emerging in the top five, displacing key players by a significant margin in the Hindi News Genre. Stamping its content leadership and growing popularity as one of the top channels in its genre, Times Now Navbharat recorded an impressive market share of 11.5 per cent and 31.2 minutes TSV in the rolling 4-week data from Wk.32-35’23. (Source: BARC| HSM Urban| 15+| Wk.32-35’23 average).
Through distinctive news show formats, the channel’s flagship shows, ‘News Ki Pathshala’ and ‘Sawal Public Ka’, have significantly rivalled prime time shows of other leading channels in terms of Time Spent Viewing (TSV), further driving Times Now Navbharat’s influence during prime time.
Times Now Navbharat editor-in-chief & group editor Navika Kumar said, “This is an incredible milestone and we are extremely proud to witness Times Now Navbharat’s promising growth trajectory and strong resonance with the viewers. It’s heartening to see that within two years since its launch, the channel has made a big impact in the Hindi news genre with its differentiated content and decisive news reporting on every major news story, positioning it as the preferred channel for viewers. I am confident Times Now Navbharat will continue to scale new heights and set industry benchmarks.”
Firmly established as the ‘Breaking News Centre’ in the Hindi news landscape, Times Now Navbharat is recognised for its innovative content formats, distinctive and bold style of journalism and comprehensive insights on every major news story.
News Broadcasting
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.
