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Karnataka Counting Day programming on CNN-News18 and News18 India
MUMBAI: As the citizens of Karnataka and political parties await the results of the crucial Karnataka Elections, CNN-News18 and News18 India will present the most exhaustive coverage of the Counting Day on 15th of May. The channels have lined-up special programming to keep the viewers apprised of up-to-the-minute developments and election results.
Commencing at 6AM in the morning on CNN-News18 and 8AM on News18 India, the programming will offer not only latest trends and seat tally but also a combination of real-time updates and in-depth analysis. The channels will keep a close track of results and analyse the implications with eminent experts in the special episodes of popular primetime programmes.
The network’s team of journalists combined with a renowned panel of experts will offer the viewers with an unparalleled access to the latest developments and first reactions across the state and the nation. Spearheading the programming and coverage on CNN-News18, channel’s Executive Editor Bhupendra Chaubey and Deputy Executive Editor Zakka Jacob will be joined by Swapan Dasgupta, Vir Sanghvi, Ajoy Bose, Shankkar Aiyar, Chandan Gowda, Vasanthi Hariprakash and Vikram Sampath. On News18 India, Deputy Managing Editors duo of Kishore Ajwani and Sumit Awasthi will be joined by a panel of prominent experts and political analysts including Shesh Narayan Singh and Ramkripal Singh.
With the biggest newsmakers, the best anchors and the finest panel of experts CNN-News18 and News18 India aim to be the most sought after news destination on the Karnataka Counting Day.
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.
