NDTV has come out on top of the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026, leading India's rankings on both television and digital, a result the broadcaster is treating as confirmation of its reach in an unusually crowded market. Published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford, the report ranks NDTV 24x7 as the most-watched news channel and ndtv.com as the most-read news website among the survey's respondents. It is the sixth consecutive year NDTV has held the top reach position in the Institute's India data. On television, radio and print, NDTV recorded 33 per cent weekly use, clear of BBC News (28 per cent), The Times of India (27 per cent) and Hindustan Times (24 per cent). Republic TV and India Today followed on 23 per cent each, with public broadcaster DD India on 22 per cent. The Hindu, Times Now and Dainik Bhaskar tied at 20 per cent, ahead of All India Radio (18 per cent), The Indian Express (16 per cent), CNN-News18 (15 per cent), CNBC-TV18 (14

The Bombay High Court has upheld an interim order restraining Express Publications (Madurai) from using the “The New Indian Express” brand outside the territories permitted under settlement agreements within the Indian Express Group.  According to sources, a division bench dismissed the appeal and upheld a single-judge order granting interim relief to The Indian Express. The dispute arises from post-split arrangements following the death of founder Ramnath Goenka, governed by a 1995 Memorandum of Settlement and a 2005 agreement, which allow limited territorial use of “The New Indian Express”.  The case was triggered after an event titled “The New Indian Express – Mumbai Dialogues” was held in Mumbai, outside the permitted regions.  The court held that such use breaches the consent decree, may dilute the “Indian Express” trademark, and continued the interim restraint pending

  Wednesday, 17 June 2026 #1  ·  Times City  ·  In-depth feature Delhi EV Policy: Miles To Go By Ashutosh R & Abha Gandhi   ·   The Times of India  ·  Page 6 An in-depth investigation into why two-wheeler riders in Delhi are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles despite the city's EV policy. The story uses comparative data on costs, charging infrastructure gaps, and subsidy structures to explain the slow adoption, and frames the policy's distance from reshaping one of India's largest two-wheeler markets. The story combines original data visualisation on e-scooter versus petrol bike economics with on-ground consumer sentiment, offering a genuinely analytical policy audit rather than a press-release summary. #2  ·  Front Page  ·  Breaking news Govt: Telegram To Be Blocked Till Day After NEET Retest By Yaumitha Vali   ·   The Times of Ind

Media stoush ends - Kyle settles with KIIS for $15m Radio presenter Kyle Sandilands has ended his legal battle with former employer KIIS, wth The Daily Telegraph reporting that a $15 million settlement has been reached. It notes the payday is signficantly less than the $80m that remained on his contract. Covered by: Daily Telegraph RBA holds rates — but warns the hike cycle may not be over The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35%, offering short-term relief to borrowers while stressing inflation risks could still force another increase. Several papers frame it as a “pause, not pivot”, with warnings about a slowing economy, potential job losses, and new uncertainty from housing-related tax changes and global shocks. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, The Australian, The West Australian, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, The Advertiser. One Nation’s new insurgency targets the economy — and Labor’s tax fights Front pages highli

Network 10 News celebrated its 8th Foundation Day, receiving congratulatory messages from across the media fraternity. The Editors Club of India also extended its best wishes to the channel's management, editorial team, journalists, technical staff and viewers on the occasion. The Club highlighted the contribution of Network 10 News Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Giri, who also serves as the National Senior Vice President of the Editors Club of India. It praised his leadership and dedication to journalism, noting that he has played a key role in strengthening the channel's identity and credibility.  

GC Digital LLP, the digital communications arm of Gloocal Communications, has bagged the prestigious Excellence in Brand Building & Digital Communications award at the HT Media Presents Crafting Bharat Business Conclave & Awards 2026. The award was received by Bhaskar Tare and Parag Dhurke, the founding partners behind the vision and leadership driving GC Digital LLP. Speaking on getting the award, Bhaskar Tare said, “Receiving this honour at the HT Media Presents Crafting Bharat Business Conclave & Awards 2026 marks a significant milestone for GC Digital LLP, reinforcing its position as a growing force in the branding and digital communications industry. The recognition highlights our continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success in an increasingly competitive market”. In today’s digital-first environment, where consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms, effective brand communication requires agility, precision, and creativi

Times Network has appointed veteran journalist Rubika Liyaquat as Senior Executive Editor of its Hindi news channel Times Now Navbharat. Alongside her editorial responsibilities, she will also serve as Vice President, Special Projects from the network’s Noida office. With over 19 years of experience in broadcast journalism, political reporting, prime‑time anchoring, and newsroom leadership, Liyaquat now takes charge of one of Hindi television’s most recognisable prime‑time formats, News Ki Paathshala. The development comes as the show’s original face, Sushant Sinha, prepares to return to prime time with Desh Ki Paathshala on News18 India from June 16, 2026. Sinha had built News Ki Paathshala into a distinctive explainer‑driven format known for data‑backed storytelling and emphasis on facts over fury. Now, Hindi news audiences are set to witness an interesting battle of the classrooms, with Liyaquat steering News Ki Paathshala at Times Now Navbharat, while