News Broadcasting
CNN-IBN, IBN7 to conduct exclusive poll on Modi government’s one year in power
MUMBAI: As CNN-IBN and IBN7’s special programming around Modi Government’s one year in power draws to a close, the channels present a special poll for its viewers assessing the government’s performance from the common man’s / woman’s perspective.
Marking a shift in leadership and style of governance, Modi government in the last one year undertook a series of administrative measures to achieve the vision of a better India. To evaluate the impact of these changes through the eyes of the common men and women, Axis APM conducted a comprehensive survey across 20 states and more than 200 districts with a sample size of 20,000 across all age groups and sections of society.
With an aim of giving its viewers the sharpest and the most incisive analysis, the survey questions revolve include various facet of the government’s performance such as- the financial situation of the country, employment opportunities, reduction in inflation, corruption, etc. The channels will bring to its viewers the most detailed analysis of the findings with the finest panel of guests & experts that include Aakar Patel, R.Jagannathan, Ashok Malik, Nalin Kohli, Manini Chatterjee and Shankkar Aiyar.
The special poll programming will be aired on IBN7 from 23 to 25 May, 8pm-10pm and on CNN-IBN on 25 May at 8 pm–10.30 pm.
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.
