News Broadcasting
Anjana Om Kashyap adds Aaj Tak HD to her editorial leadership portfolio
MUMBAI: Anjana Om Kashyap has officially been handed the editorial reins of Aaj Tak HD, in addition to her successful run on digital-first channel Aaj Tak 2 – a move that cements her reputation as one of India’s most dynamic news leaders.
This expanded mandate comes on the back of Anjana’s stellar track record. Her audacious Helicopter Shot coverage carved a new benchmark in election journalism – 100 destinations in 10 days – blending relentless ground reporting with trademark energy. And now both Anjana & Anjana 2.0 are doing the same at 9 PM with Black & White.
As one of the most recognisable faces in Indian news, Anjana now stands poised to turn HD into high definition not just in pixels, but in ambition. For viewers, it promises a sharper, faster, and bolder brand of journalism. For the newsroom, it’s another helicopter shot straight out of Anjana’s playbook.
News Broadcasting
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.
