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News18 India plans counting day coverage of Delhi Election
MUMBAI: As the entire nation and not just Delhi eagerly await the results of fiercely fought political battle of Delhi Assembly election, News18 India has lined-up extensive programming for the Counting Day. To present the fastest updates and the most accurate results of the elections, the channel will commence programming at 6:00 AM tomorrow.
With the reporters stationed at every counting booth giving live and authentic updates, News18 India will continue its legacy of correctly calling crucial elections. The extensive team of reporters of News18 India will closely monitor results from all the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi and provide unparalleled access to the latest happening. The channel will gauge the mood of the candidates, political leaders, and the voters providing a 360-degree view of the results.
The counting day programming will be led by senior journalist and anchors, Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan and Prateek Trivedi. They, in conjugation with on-ground reporters, will bring the live reactions of both the voters and the newsmakers. They will also be accompanied by many renowned political experts and commentators to help the viewers delve deep into the results.
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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.
