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‘Innovating For A Better Tomorrow’ with Babajob.com, 3Nethra and ONergy
CNN-IBN, in partnership with Infosys and National Innovation Council as knowledge partner has brought to the fore exemplary innovations with significant business and social impact through their exclusive series ‘Innovating For A Better Tomorrow’. This week’s episode will feature three grassroots innovations, namely Babajob.com, 3Nethra and ONergy. These innovations have made huge impact in the betterment of millions of underprivileged Indians.
1.Babajob.com is a job portal that caters to the informal sector that helps those looking for jobs as delivery boys, office helpers, drivers, cooks, maids, security guards etc. The startup does this through SMS, voice, mobile apps and the web.
2.3Nethra is an intelligent pre-screening ophthalmology device by Forus Health that alone can detect five major ailments like diabetic retinopathy, cataract, glaucoma, cornea problems and refractive errors;
3.ONergy is a social enterprise that provides decentralised and affordable clean energy solutions to under-served households and institutions.
Don’t miss the special episode on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 PM, with a repeat telecast on Sunday, April 13, at 12:30 PM, on CNN-IBN; and on Sunday, April 13, at 4.30 PM, on CNBC-TV18.
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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.
