News Broadcasting
US networks to finalise primetime schedules
MUMBAI: As the programme fair that would see them displaying their assets to advertisers in New York stands just a week away, leading broadcast networks in the US have started chalking out the next season’s primetime schedules.
NBC is expected to pick up five series for the coming season and the names under consideration are comedies Hooked and The Men’s Room and dramas Hub, Hawaii and Medical Mystery.
At ABC, hot comedy projects include We Are Family and the untitled John Stamos, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Rodney Carrington projects. Dramas which are expected to grab the prime time slots include Desperate Housewives, Eyes, Blind Justice, Life as We Know It and Grey’s Anatomy.
At CBS, The Amazing Westermans might grab the comedy slot. The John Goodman starrer Center of the Universe and Jason Alexander’s untitled project are also under consideration. Dramas Clubhouse, The Webster Report, Dr. Vegas and Colderon could be new additions to the drama section.
At Fox, the comedy Related by Family and the animated American Dad are hot favourites. On the drama side, Point Pleasant and Jonny Zero will join House in the prime time show list.
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.
