News Broadcasting
Zee News series ‘Hila Ke Rakh Diya’ to be hosted by Raju Srivastava
MUMBAI: Zee News is set to launch a series –Hila Ke rakh diya. With 2006 just around the corner, Zee News takes a look at memories of 2005. The programme has been designed to showcase all major events of the year 2005 that had shook up not just individuals or the society of the entire nation but the world.
In this 15-minute programme that will kick off on 21 December at 8:30 pm, Hila Ke rakh diya, will look at the many faces of the year as it comes to an end. The show will be hosted by the well-known comedian Raju Srivastava. The programme will run in bulletins at 7 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 7 pm, 8:30 pm, 10 pm and 12:30 am.
With a mix of all events the programme looks back at the year and covers subjects from politics to natural disasters to sports, economy, films, fashion and celebrity, crime, terrorism and important international events that match up to the title of Hila Ke rakh diya.
Reflecting on the year that passed by, Srivastava looks at most events on a lighter vein with the aim of informing as well as entertaining. Hila Ke rakh diya is not just about the satirical events but also a sombre look at those events that spelt tragedy to many a soul, be it the year beginning with fresh memories of the Tsunami or the recent quake that shook lives on either side of Kashmir, informs an official release.
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.
