News Broadcasting
Zee News regains the No. 2 spot
New Delhi, June 10, 2006 – Zee News, country’s leading hindi news channel reigns a strong no. 2 position. After the recently changed look of the channel things sure seem to be going bright which is reflected well in the ratings.
The graphics 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. The new sets and the styling of the anchors added to the sophisticated look of the channel, something that has been well appreciated by the viewers.
With Zee News donning a new look, the ratings of the channel have soared. As per the TAM ratings over the past 4 weeks, Zee News has been very high on numbers. The channel is leading in Delhi, U.P 1Mn + and is also doing well in M.P and Punjab. The latest TAM data for Week 29, ending 22nd July, shows on Zee News secured Channel Share of 20% in SEC
ABC M 15+: HSM.
Commenting on the occasion Mr.Laxmin Goel, Director Newsgroup said “ In our endeavors to rediscover the channel’s potential, Zee News has been given a fresh look and feel. This has helped the channel to improve upon certain other aspects like graphics, styling of the anchors and other small details which are not obvious on the screen but plays a significant role in the viewing quality. I am happy to announce that Zee News has really been able to further improve its prompt and accurate reporting. Ratings are certainly an important aspects of measuring the rate of success in which Zee News has been consistent in maintaining its second position over the past few weeks without forgetting to carry out the responsibility towards the nation and our fellow citizens successfully”.
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 endeavours of Zee News in the last week was the dedication that the channel showed in rescuing the little Prince stuck in a 60 ft deep pit. This story that was broken by Zee News reflected on the quest of the channel to show positive News in the downpour of the recent downbeat News.
For this initiative Zee News received over 4 lakh SMS besides the numerous phone calls, letters and Emails acknowledging the effort, a proof of the uplifting impact this story had on Indians worldwide. This direct feedback from the viewers beside the TAM ratings stand as true testimonials to the comprehensive coverage of Zee News.
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.
