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India News – Haryana to cedit Haryana police with ‘Shaurya Samman’
MUMBAI: The security and the well-being of a democracy largely depends on the valor of the bravehearts who enforce law and order to ensure the safety and all-round development of the society. Our nation would not have been this promising, had it not been for the ‘unsung heroes’ of our Police force putting their lives on the line every single day to protect us and make our society a better place to live in.
To acknowledge the contribution of these men in uniforms who have shown exemplary courage and devotion in protecting our society, India News Haryana of iTV Network, one of the fastest growing news network in India, introduces ‘Shaurya Samman’, presented by RAS and co-presented by Su-Kam. Through this unique platform, the channel will pay homage to the individuals from the Haryana police force whose efforts have made not just Haryana but also India proud and have changed the lives of millions.
The awards will adhere to a stringent selection process and the nominees will be further accredited by an eminent jury panel consisting of noted personalities like DGP, Haryana Y.P. Singhal, Senior Journalist Vineet Narayan, Retired Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice R.C. Gupta, Social Worker & Philanthropist Arvind Kr. Goel and India News Editor-in-Chief Deepak Chaurasia,.
Award categories:
- Outstanding Act of Bravery – Male
- Outstanding Act of Bravery – Female
- Award for Bravery (posthumous)
- Outstanding Contribution in solving Case
- Outstanding Effort to Save Human Lives
- Outstanding Effort in Traffic Management
- Outstanding Effort in Community Building
- Outstanding Effort in Training and Research
- Outstanding Expert of Cyber-Crime Solutions
- Lifetime Achievement Award
India News Haryana will felicitate these winners at a grand ceremony in Chandigarh on 21st May, 2015 in the presence of many dignitaries, leaders and celebrities from the Haryana region. Honorable Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar will grace the ceremony as the Chief Guest.
Speaking on this initiative, iTV Network managing director Kartikeya Sharma said, “The nation must not forget the supreme sacrifices made by our policemen who put the society before the self. This award by India News Haryana is an endeavor to express our gratitude to our policemen, who are seldom recognized by our society.”
Adding to that, Deepak Chaurasia said, “We are delighted to acknowledge these unsung heroes of our country who relentlessly ensure the safety and security of the citizens. ‘Shaurya Samman’ is a tribute to their extraordinary contribution and unconditional support towards the welfare of the society.”
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
