News Broadcasting
Live Times lands in North America, reaching 70 million viewers
MUMBAI: India’s news voice just got a lot louder overseas. Live Times, the country’s first global multicast news hub, has expanded its international reach with a launch across the United States and Canada, bringing its coverage to North American audiences via Fast platform UVOtv.
The move opens up Live Times to an addressable audience of more than 70 million people who speak languages other than English, significantly widening the channel’s global footprint. It also marks a fresh chapter in the network’s ambition to carry India’s perspective beyond borders, with news that is accurate, accessible and grounded in facts.
North America is a natural focus for Live Times, home to a large and influential Indian diaspora that remains closely connected to events back home. The launch builds on the channel’s growing presence in the Middle East, Australia and Oceania, strengthening its role as a bridge between India and overseas audiences seeking reliable, no-nonsense journalism.
By joining UVOtv, Live Times taps into a diverse, digitally savvy viewership while staying true to its editorial DNA. The channel promises journalism that is factual, fearless and focused on truth, even for viewers who might not normally tune into news.
Live Times founder Dilip Singh, said the expansion reflects the channel’s founding purpose. “Live Times was created to amplify India’s voice globally and contribute to a truth-based world information order. Launching across the US and Canada allows us to connect more deeply with the Indian diaspora and reach a remarkable 70 million people in North America. It strengthens India’s perspective within the global information ecosystem, and we plan to expand our coverage well beyond Indian boundaries.”
Welcoming the channel to the platform, UVOtv founder and CEO Lionel Dreshaj said, “We are proud to add Live Times to UVOtv as we grow access to trusted international news for diaspora audiences. Live Times brings a credible, fact-driven voice that helps Indian viewers in the US and Canada stay connected to news from home.”
Now streaming on UVOtv, Live Times continues its global journey with the same clear promise it started with: accurate, authentic journalism, delivered without compromise.
Live Times. Complete Truth. Whatever It Takes.
News Broadcasting
UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
