News Broadcasting
ABP News Network No. 1 on Counting Day of Maharashtra and Haryana, Vidhan Sabha 2019: BARC
MUMBAI: India’s leading media group, ABP News Network was the most preferred news destination for viewers on counting day for the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly Elections 2019. Surpassing all competitors, ABP News Network retained their top position with 70 Million gross viewership in a day. (Source: BARC; TG: NCCS 15+; Mkt: HSM; Period: 24th Oct'19 (All Day))
Amongst Hindi news channels, ABP News remained at numero uno position. From minute to minute updates of the elections in Maharashtra and Haryana to political experts drilling down on several policies at ABP News’s election summit, Shikhar Sammelan, ABP News Network made sure that its viewers were well-informed.
The regional channels of ABP News Network – ABP Ananda, ABP Asmita, ABP Majha and ABP Sanjha thoroughly reported and analysed the Maharashtra and Haryana elections, delivering comprehensive facts and insights on various public issues.
In Maharashtra, where the state elections were held, ABP Majha was No.1 news channel during the peak hours on the result day, according to ‘BARC’. ABP Majha also created a landmark of attaining 1, 62,000 concurrent users on its YouTube channel on the day of State Assembly Results.
(Source: BARC; TG-NCCS 15+, Mkt – Mah/Goa, GVMs; Timing – 07:00 AM to 10:00AM on 24th October 2019)
Furthermore, in Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand, ABP Ganga topped the charts on 24th October, the result day for state by-polls and Maharashtra & Haryana elections. The channel attained this position in the 10 – 75 lakh urban market comprising of top 11 cities of Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand.
(Source: BARC; TG-NCCS 15+, Mkt – UP/UK 10L-75L, 24th October 2019)
With a resounding victory on counting day, all channels of ABP News Network have established themselves as the bastions of solid journalism and the gold standard in their respective genre.
Speaking on this achievement, Mr Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network said, “It is not just a statistic but it is the faith shown by our viewers that makes us extremely proud.
Our unshakeable commitment towards reliable and unbiased reporting of the elections has ensured us to be the most trustworthy news platform. Our focus on regional penetration has also helped us in achieving this landmark. We at ABP News Network are determined to maintain our position as the best news service.”
Catering to a vast audience the network apprised its viewers with all the latest trends, buzz in the market, live reporting, analysis, special programs, etc. The network prioritized its audience and hence is able to retain number 1 position.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
