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On Result Day-India tunes in to TIMES NOW
MUMBAI: It was a historic election, one that threw up a clear mandate after several years of coalition governments at the centre. And just like the result of the elections which saw a clear winner, amongst English TV News viewers the winner continues to be Times Now.
TIMES NOW has been the number one choice in election week and on Counting Day, the 16th of May. Viewership data released by TAM shows TIMES NOW far ahead of its competitors with 908 Gross TVTs and 45% of the share (Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB) which is greater than the share of both NDTV and CNN-IBN put together.
During Prime Time, the viewership surges further ahead with TIMES NOW recording 251 Gross TVTs and registering 51% share. TAM data also shows TIMES NOW as the channel of choice during the entire Election week registering 35% viewership share
This year TIMES NOW led election coverage by changing the paradigm of News Coverage, introducing technological innovations like the Hologram which saw reporters beamed directly into studio and Augmented Reality based 3D graphics; combined with the depth of experience provided by TIMES NOW’s expert panel and voices of guest speakers across the political spectrum.
TIMES NOW Editor–in-Chief Arnab Goswami says “This is one of the biggest margins of victory for any news channel on election day. Clearly it reaffirms the faith the viewers have in TIMES NOW. This election we have also pioneered the use of innovative technologies like Holograms and Augmented Reality to provide viewers with a never before experience.”
“Our content, technology, presenters and sets were simply superior. The drama of the momentous day was best captured on Times Now. Over 50% share during prime time meant more viewers spent more time with us.” said M.K. Anand, MD & CEO, Times Television Network.
With this clear win on Result Day and during Election week TIMES NOW has once again shown that when it comes to News there is only one channel that India tunes into.
GROSS TVTS (RESULT DAY) [Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 908, IBN 517 NDTV 263; ; HT 204; NEWSX 105
ALL DAY SHARE (RESULT DAY[Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 45%, IBN 25% ; NDTV 13%; HT 10%; NEWSX 5%
GROSS TVTS COUNTING DAY PRIME TIME (RESULT DAY)[Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 253, IBN 81; NDTV 75; HT 61; NEWSX 11
COUNTING DAY PRIME TIME (RESULT DAY)[Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 51%, IBN 16 % ; NDTV 15%; HT 12%; NEWSX 2%
COUNTING HOURS 8am-12NOON [Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 48%, IBN 27%, NDTV 11%, HT 5%, NEWSX 8%
GROSS TVTS COUNTING HOURS 8am-12NOON [Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 244, IBN 139; NDTV 57; HT 28; NEWSX 40
ELECTION WEEK; WEEK20 [Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 35%, IBN 27%, NDTV 14%, HT 12%, NEWSX 11%
GROSS TVTS ELECTION WEEK; WEEK20 [Source: TAM All Indian 1 mn+ TG CSM 25+AB]
TIMES NOW 2110, IBN 1629; NDTV 825; HT 744; NEWSX 678
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.
