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ABP News offers infotainment series ‘Raktranjit’
MUMBAI: ABP News is set to launch infotainment series ““Raktranjit” – Talwar ke dhar se Likhe Hindusthan ki Kismat from 8th July onwards.This ingenious 6 part series is a build up to Independence Day programming.
Raktranjit is concise and factual account of the battles that decided the destiny of India. This fresh breather of infotainment in news genre space covers a wide spectrum of almost 300 years, from the First Battle of Panipat to the Revolt of 1857. Seven of these important battles covered are The Three Battles of Panipat, Battle of Haldighati, Battle of Karnal, Battle of Plassey/Buxar and the Revolt of 1857.
This series will also be insightful like Bharatvarash, Pradhanmantri, Ramrajya etc which were previously done infotainment series by ABP News. This will provide an interesting and incisive account of India’s military history and an illuminating overview of its battles. It will not only be educating but also be informative since lessons of these battles can be applied in today’s conflicts and hold relevance even in the battlegrounds of the future.
This one of a kind series will highlight the tactical concepts, weaponry and thinking of Indian armies down the ages and bring out the inherent flaws and weaknesses that were so often exploited by foreign invaders.
To experience this epic saga of historical battles, stay tuned to ABP News on Saturdays at 09:30pm for Raktranjit. It will be followed by a repeat telecast.
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.
