Major Television News Channels in India: Broadcast Directory
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Directory information should be verified from official sources before professional use. Only public, organization-level details are listed.
A public directory of leading Hindi, English, and regional television news channels in India, including headquarters and official websites.
This directory compiles public, corporate-level details of leading national television news networks broadcasting in India.
Disclaimer: Directory information should be verified from official sources before professional use. Only public, organization-level details are listed.
Public Service Broadcast News
1. Doordarshan News (DD News)
India’s public service news broadcaster, known for balanced, nationwide reporting.
- Headquarters: Prasar Bharati House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi - 110001
- Website: ddnews.gov.in
- Inauguration: 2003 (as dedicated news channel)
Private Television News Networks
1. NDTV Network (New Delhi Television)
One of the pioneering private television news networks in India.
- Headquarters: Archana Shopping Complex, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi - 110048
- Website: ndtv.com
- Key Channels: NDTV 24x7 (English), NDTV India (Hindi).
2. TV18 Network
A major broadcast media conglomerate.
- Headquarters: Express Trade Towers, Plot No. 15-16, Sector 16A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201301
- Website: news18.com
- Key Channels: CNN-News18 (English), News18 India (Hindi).
3. TV Today Network
Broadcaster of several leading news channels.
- Headquarters: FC-8, Sector 16A, Film City, Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201301
- Website: aajtak.in
- Key Channels: Aaj Tak (Hindi), India Today (English).
4. Times Network
The television broadcast arm of Bennett, Coleman & Co.
- Headquarters: Trade House, Kamala Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013
- Website: timesnownews.com
- Key Channels: Times Now (English), Mirror Now (English).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who regulates television news channels in India?
Television news channels are self-regulated by the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) and the News Broadcasters Federation (NBF), and licensed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
Which is the public broadcaster of television news in India?
Doordarshan News (DD News) is the public service television broadcaster under Prasar Bharati.
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