News Broadcasting
NewsX scores high, beats Times Now
NEW DELHI: According to the latest TAM data, NewsX surged ahead of competition in Week’47. The channel is number one in 6 Metros, with 116, while Times Now garners 112, NDTV 24×7 58, CNN-IBN 35 and Headlines Today gets 17 respectively. (Source: TAM, CS M 25-44 AB YRS, Market: 6 Metros, day part: 0600 – 2359 hrs, Week 47’14, GVTs (000)
The ratings also reiterate that the channel has been dominating the English News space for more than 90 weeks in the target group of CS AB 25-44 AB, Market 6 Metros, Daypart 0600-2359, Week 07’ 13 to 44’ 14.
Rahul Shivshankar, Editor-in-chief, NewsX added, “At NewsX, we have always focused on reporting urbane issues, highlighting the stories that are influential and inspirational in nature. The ratings replicate our vision and affirm our clear dominance in the English news genre.”
Commenting on this leadership RK Arora, Group CEO said, “It’s our hard work and team effort that have helped NewsX to become the undisputed leader. Our commitment to unbiased and accurate reportage has ensured dedicated viewership of the channel. We strive to continue this leadership and retain the position of being the No.1 English News Channel in the Country.”
Sanjay Dua, CEO NewsX, CRO iTV Network, said “Our undisputed leadership proves that we are the channel of choice among the educated cosmopolitans. We are delighted to receive tremendous traction and loyalty amongst the discerning viewers of metros, especially the youth.”
Savvy Dilip, Group CMO, iTV Network said, “Our continuous leadership in the English news space for the last 90 weeks stands for the consistency and credibility of our programming line-up. Through our in-depth & extensive programming, we intend to take our channel to the new heights and sustain our position as the market leader.”
News Broadcasting
Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
