News Broadcasting
Zee News Challenges Competition
Delhi: After Zee News changed its look things sure seems to be going right for the Channel, which is reflecting well in the ratings. The graphics and the new look primarily uses red and blue to add to its distinctiveness and is designed to imply a sense of urgency and importance while maintaining subtleness at the same time. It’s not just the graphics, but also the new sets and the styling of the anchors that’s added the look of sophistication to the channel, something that has been well appreciated by the viewers.
The ratings have gone up for Zee News. As per the TAM ratings over the past 4 weeks, Zee News is now the contender for the top position. It is leading in Delhi, U.P 1Mn + and is also doing well in M.P, Punjab and West Bengal. The latest TAM data for Week 29, ending 22nd July shows that Zee News got very high Channel Share of 20% in SEC ABC M 15+: HSM.
The consistent good performance can be attributed to the focused approach of Zee News in understanding the pulse of the viewers and delivering News that has kept the viewers engrossed. Among the notable endeavors of Zee News in the last week was the dedication that Zee News showed in rescuing the little Prince stuck in a 60 ft deep pit. This story that was first broken by Zee News reflected on the quest of Zee News to show positive News in the downpour of the recent downbeat News. We also receives more than 5 lakh calls,sms,mail and letters which shows uplifting impact of Zee News among Indians worldwide.
News Broadcasting
Parikshit Luthra exits CNBC-TV18 after 20-year run
Former bureau chief to take brief pause before next role
NEW DELHI: Senior journalist Parikshit Luthra has signed off from CNBC-TV18, marking 28 February 2026 as his final day and closing nearly two decades with Network18 Media & Investments Limited, including eight years at the business news channel.
During his tenure, Luthra interviewed prominent business leaders and Union ministers, reporting on economic policy, corporate strategy, the automobile sector and financial markets. His coverage spanned key inflection points in India’s economic narrative.
He also led new programming formats such as Newscentre, Global Eye and Global Lens, shows that examined politics and foreign policy through an economic prism, reflecting the channel’s push towards globally linked business reporting.
In a LinkedIn post, Luthra said his final weeks were spent covering the Union Budget, the India AI Summit, India’s trade agreements with the US and EU, and the group’s flagship Rising Bharat Summit 2026. He added that he continued anchoring until his last day and briefly met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his closing assignments.
Luthra joined CNBC-TV18 in June 2018 as assistant editor, later rising to senior editor and chief of bureau, a position he held for over two years. Before that, he worked with Republic TV and CNN-News18.
He said he plans to take a short break before embarking on his next professional chapter.
