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Times Now witnesses hike in ratings; Aaj Tak dominates Hindi market
MUMBAI: Times Now has witnessed a significant rise in its viewership as compared to the previous week, according to week 44 of Broadcast Association Research Council (BARC) data. In the English Business News space, CNBC TV18 continued to lead whereas other channels in the genre observed mixed ratings.
Aaj Tak remained number one in the Hindi News space both in rural and urban markets. News Nation made an exit this week making way for ABP comeback in the Hindi News Top 5 list. Meanwhile, CNBC Awaaz with an increase in ratings emerged as the numero uno in the Hindi Business News space.
English News
Times Now observed an increase in its ratings and remained to be the undisputed leader with 815 Impressions (000s) as compared to 594 Impressions (000s) in week 43. CNN News18 grabbed the second slot with 294 Impressions (000s) while India Today Televisiontook the third position with 262 Impressions. NDTV 24×7 with 205 Impressions (000s) and News X with 74 Impressions (000s) took the fourth and fifth position, respectively.
English Business News
CNBC TV18 stood at the number one position with an increase in ratings from 326 Impressions (000s) in week 43 to 333 Impressions (000s) this week. ET Now was at the second spot with 177 Impressions (000s). NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime continued to be at the third position with 40 Impressions (000s). BTVi secured itself on the last spot with 14 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News
Aaj Tak observed an increase in the ratings and stood at the first spot with 109900 Impressions (000s) as to 97621 Impressions (000s) in last week followed by India TV at the second position with 91272 Impressions (000s). ABP News took the third position with 799985 Impressions (000s) followed by India News at the fourth position with 79383 Impressions (000s). Zee News took the fifth position with 73149 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak dominated the rural market with 55860 Impressions (000s) followed by India TV with 42465 Impressions (000s). India News grabbed the third position with 40774 Impressions (000s). ABP News took the fourth place with 36192 Impressions (000s) followed by News 24 with 33028 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak was at the number one position with 54040 Impressions (000s) followed by India TV at the second position with 48807 Impressions (000s). ABP News grabbed the third position with 43794 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee News at the fourth position with 43643 Impressions (000s). India News took the fifth position with 38609 Impressions (000s).
Hindi Business News
CNBC Awaaz witnessed decrease in ratings but continued at the number one position with 989 Impressions (000s). The second spot was taken by Zee Business with 512 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.
