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India News is a Hindi language Indian TV news channel which is known for its strong content and wide network of proficient reporters and stringers. The channel covers India with insight and has a vibrant presentation hence making it stand firm on the foundations of its motto, “Desh ki Dhadkan“. The Channel is run by Kartikeya Sharma. The Indian company Information TV (ITV) Media Group runs the channel.

India News Channel has roped in Deepak Chaurasia as the channel's Editor in Chief. The channel's market share growth rises from 4.5% to 8.4% (approx 90%) within 25 weeks.

Popularity and growth
According to Television Audience Measurement (TAM) research, India News is the No. 1 Hindi news channel with maximum time spent per viewer and in No. 2 news channel in terms of gaining maximum viewership on counting day of Delhi Elections on 8 December 2013.

India News has overtaken brands like NDTV 24x7, Zee News which have been into existence. However India News has overtaken most brands within a short span since its launch in February 2013.

India News Haryana
India News Haryana is number 1 news channel in the regional market of Haryana (with 46.3% market share). The channel went on air on 26th September, 2009. Since its inception, it has shown tremendous growth. India News Haryana is known for its rich content and timely delivery of news. India News Haryana live stream is available on its website.

Programmes

 * Halla Bol: Aimed to raise the voices of common man on issues that matter – in and around Haryana region.
 * Haryana Prime Time: Prime time news hour focusing on Haryana centric news.
 * Mandi Se: Focus on trends and other aspects of commodity market.
 * 5 Baje 5 Badi Khabar: 5 o’ cock evening update with 5 major news of the day from in and around Haryana.

India News Bihar
India News Bihar is a regional news channel which caters to the viewers of Bihar and Jharkhand. India News Bihar was incepted in October, 2010. India News Bihar Jharkhand has shown constant growth since its launch. The channel enjoys maximum stickiness in the Bihar market.

Programmes

 * Patna Ab Tak: The show focuses on the latest news updates from Patna.
 * Jharkhand Live: The show focuses on the latest news updates from Jharkhand.
 * 5 Baje 10 Sheher: This show is aired at 5 pm with news from in and around Bihar.
 * 20 Minute 60 Khabrein: A 20 minute quick update on 60 key issues of the day.

India News Rajasthan
India News Rajasthan is another performing channel in the regional market of Rajasthan. India News Rajasthan went on air on April, 2011. It is the 2nd most watched channel in Rajasthan. India News Rajasthan caters to the market of Rajasthan with content especially developed for the viewers in that region.

Programmes

 * Khabar Kharbar Rajasthan: A show which delivers news from the soil of Rajasthan for the people of Rajasthan.
 * Halla Bol Rajasthan: Raise the voices of common man on issues that matter – in and around Rajasthan region.
 * 5 Baje 10 Sheher: This show is aired at 5 pm with news from in and around Rajasthan.
 * Desh Duniya @ 9: Prime Time news at 9 o clock with updates from all over.

India News Madhya Pradesh - Chhattisgarh
India News Madhya Pradesh (MP) is yet another popular channel in the regional market of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. This is the newest member of ITV group with its inception in the year 2012.

India News Madhya Pradesh (MP) & Chhatisgarh stands at the 2nd position in the MPCG Market with a share of 28.7%.

Programmes

 * Humara Chattisgarh: News bulletin centered around Chhatisgarh. The program covers in the in-depth news from Chhattisgarh.
 * Life Line: A show with doctor on call where viewers can call up and discuss their health related issues and seek cure and suggestions for the same.
 * Nazariya: A show that features our anchors indulge in a candid conversation with eminent politicians and artistes from all over India.
 * Humara Madhya Pradesh: News bulletin centered around Madhya Pradesh. Brings in the in-depth news from the state of Madhya Pradesh.

India News Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand
India News Uttar Pradesh (UP) is a regional news channel that operates in the market of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The channel is fairly popular in the region of UP giving tough competition to its competitors especially in terms of its reach. India News Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand stands at the # 1 position in the UPUK Market with a share of 27.6%. The channel was launched in January, 2012.

Programmes

 * Halla Bol: Raise the voices of common man on issues that matter.
 * Prime Time Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand: Prime time news hour focusing on UP centric news.
 * Sitaron Ki Baat: A popular entertainment show which gives latest Bollywood gossips, Lifestyle of actors, their upcoming movies, etc.
 * Tonight with Deepak: An exclusive one hour show where the eminent journalist and editor in chief – India News, indulges in a candid conversation with well known personalities on issues that affect us.

Personnel

 * Anchors


 * Deepak Chaurasia (Chief editor)
 * Anchal Anand
 * Sheetal Rajput
 * Arurag Muskan
 * Tanya Dave
 * Ravi
 * Chitra
 * Rashid Hasmi
 * Rajeev Mishra

Media & Broadcasting
India News broadcasting is managed by Information Tv Pvt. Ltd. which have its own Teleport facility for the Uplinking of its satellite channels. The channel is available on all major DTH platforms, Digital/Analog cable, Web and Mobile Television.

Sister concerns
Good Morning India and Information TV (GMI) are the two media companies set up by Kartikeya Sharma.

The two print ventures i.e. ‘Aaj Samaj’ (Haryana's leading newspaper), and a Hindi magazine, ‘India News’ are a part of the Good Morning India. The Other two sister concerns are "India News Media Academy" and "Research India Organization". The other channels that run under this group are India News Haryana, India News Bihar & Jharkhand, India News Rajasthan, India News UP & UK and India News MP & Chattisgarh.

Competitors

 * CNN-IBN
 * Times Now
 * NDTV 24x7
 * Headlines Today