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{{Short description|Indian English-language news television channel}}
{{About|the English-language TV channel|the Hindi-language TV channel|News18 India}}
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{{Infobox television channel
| name = CNN News18
| logo = CNN-News18.svg
| logo_size = 280px
| logo_caption =
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2005|12|18}} [[SDTV]] {{Start date and age|df=yes|2023|09|30}} [[HDTV]]
| network = [[Network18 Group]]
| owner = [[Network18 Media & Investments Limited]] [[Reliance Industries Limited]]
| picture_format = [[1080p]] [[HDTV]] (downscaled to [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
| country = India
| language = English
| area = [[India]] [[Nepal]] [[Bhutan]] [[Bangladesh]] [[South Africa]] [[United States]] [[Sri Lanka]] [[Maldives]] [[Canada]]
| headquarters = [[Noida]], India
| former_names = CNN-IBN (2005–2016)
| sister_channels =
| website = {{URL|news18.com}}
| webcast = {{URL|news18.com/livetv}}
}}
'''CNN News18''' is an Indian English-language news television channel founded by [[Raghav Bahl]] based in [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India. It is currently co-owned by [[Network18 Group]] and [[Warner Bros. Discovery]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.network18online.com/cnn-Ibn.html |title=Network18 Website on CNN-IBN |website=network18online.com |access-date=14 May 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140711054334/http://www.network18online.com/cnnIbn.html |archive-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> [[CNN International|CNN]] provides international coverage for the channel, while [[Indian Broadcasting Network]] concentrates on Indian and local reports.<ref>{{cite book |last=Seib |first=Philip |date=2008 |title=The Al Jazeera Effect: How the New Global Media Are Reshaping World Politics |location=Washington, D.C. |publisher=[[Potomac Books]] |isbn=978-1-59797-200-0 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/aljazeeraeffecth00seib }}</ref>

In May 2014, [[Reliance Industries]] announced it would be taking over [[Network18 Group]]. The move was touted as "the biggest-ever deal in the Indian media space".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/reliance-to-take-over-network-18/article6063644.ece |title=Reliance to take over Network 18 |last1=Baruah |first1=Amit |last2=Mishra |first2=Lalatendu |date=30 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> Reliance Industries already had indirect control of the TV18 network by virtue of investments it made in Network18 starting from January 2012.<ref name="layoffs-at-tv18">{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/layoffs-at-tv18-group-113081600628_1.html |title=Layoffs at TV18 group |last=Malvania |first=Urvi |date=17 August 2013 |newspaper=[[Business Standard]] |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2014/06/corporate-takeover-raises-indian-media-fears-20146111197873720.html |title=Corporate takeover raises Indian media fears |last=Sharma |first=Betwa |date=12 June 2014 |website=[[Al Jazeera Arabic|Al-Jazeera]] |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref>

==History==
[[CNN International]] only reached the urban population in India. To reach the Indian masses [[Turner Broadcasting System]] together with an Indian company, Global Broadcast News (currently [[TV18|TV18 Broadcast Limited]]), launched the channel in India as CNN-IBN on 18 December 2005. The channel was completely run by TV18 Broadcast Limited, which only used the [[CNN|Cable News Network]] (CNN) brand name.<ref name="URohn">{{cite book |last=Rohn |first=Ulrike |date=2009 |title=Cultural Barriers to the Success of Foreign Media Content: Western Media in China, India, and Japan |location=Frankfurt |publisher=[[Peter Lang (publisher)|Peter Lang]] |pages=278–279, 293 |isbn=978-3-63159-430-8}}</ref>

Currently, Time Warner's India-specific CNN-News18 is watched by more people than its CNN International sister network, although both channels are in English.<ref name="URohn" />

According to Network 18, since its inception, the channel has been reaching out to an average of 45 million households every day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.network18online.com/aboutus.html |title=About Network18 |website=Network18online.com |access-date=14 May 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531220300/http://www.network18online.com/aboutus.html |archive-date=31 May 2014}}</ref>

In 2015, it was announced that a licensing agreement between Turner Broadcasting and Network 18 had not been renewed and would expire in January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CNN, IBN unlikely to renew deal on branding; Zee could step in |url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/r2nPBBZBv30GGOE2gzv8JO/CNN-IBN-may-not-renew-deal-on-branding-Zee-could-step-in.html |first=Shuchi |last=Bansal |date=18 July 2015 |website=[[LiveMint]] |access-date=28 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CNN-IBN likely to end licensing agreement with Turner after a decade |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/cnn-ibn-likely-to-end-licensing-agreement-with-turner-after-a-decade/47864782 |date=29 June 2015 |website=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=28 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=CNN to End India Network Deal |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cnn-end-india-network-deal-805630 |date=29 June 2015 |first=Nyay |last=Bhushan |newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=28 October 2015}}</ref>

On 1 December 2015, it was announced the brand licensing had been renewed for another term.<ref>{{cite web |title=TV18 and CNN to continue their partnership for second term |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZDGxta0_4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322124558/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZDGxta0_4 |archive-date=22 March 2016 |url-status=dead|publisher=CNN-News18 |date=30 November 2015 |website=YouTube |access-date=2 December 2015}}</ref>

On 18 April 2016, it was rebranded as CNN-News18, and began using the slogan "On Your Side".<ref>{{cite news |title=CNN IBN hits refresh button, is now CNN News18 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/cnn-ibn-hits-refresh-button-is-now-cnn-news18-2-2735270.html |work=Firstpost |date=18 April 2016 |access-date=24 January 2025}}</ref>

The channel has been criticised as being a part of pro-[[Modi government]] "[[Godi media]]" news outlets.<ref>Sandhu, Amandeep, and Gurshamshir Singh Waraich. "[https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003515050-19/protest-amandeep-sandhu-gurshamshir-singh-waraich The Protest: A Battle of Media Narratives]." In The Indian Farmers’ Protest of 2020–2021, pp. 187-202. [[Routledge India]].</ref>

==Shows==
=== Rolling-news===
* '''News18 Headstart''': Developing stories of the morning and newsworthy events.
* '''8 AM Express''' and '''The Morning News''': two [[Breakfast television|morning news]] shows that provide the latest news from around the world aimed at preparing the viewers for the day ahead. Hosted by rotating anchors.
* '''News18: '''a general [[news bulletin]] with live news updates throughout the day.<ref name="CNN-IBN Shows" />
* '''Afternoon Prime''': A news review of the stories that made the headlines since morning and provides an overview of what lies ahead for the remainder of the day.
* '''India 360''': a 30-minute news bulletin covering national, [[International news channels|international]], [[Business journalism|business]], [[Sports journalism|sports]], crime, and [[Entertainment journalism|entertainment news]] in a fast-paced, crisp and concise manner, presented by [[Associate editor|senior associate editor]] Arunoday Mukharji.<ref name="the-crux">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/news-broadcasting/cnn-news18-revamp-part-two-india-360-the-crux-launched-170424 |title=CNN News18 revamp part two: "India 360" and "The Crux" launched |date=24 April 2017 |website=Indian Television}}</ref> The show replaced ''News 360'' on 24 April 2017. Airing at 8 pm until 6 February 2018, when it was moved to 7:30 pm.
*'''Vantage ⁦with Palki Sharma''': a prime time news analysis launched by former [[WION]] leading anchor [[Palki Sharma]] in 2023. broadcast every 9pm on [[Firstpost|FirstPost]], 10pm on CNN-News18.

=== News roundups and debates ===
*'''Late Night Edition''': news bulletin that wraps up the important news of the day, with analyses of their possible impact.<ref name="CNN-IBN Shows" />
*'''News Epicentre''' and '''Epicentre Tonight''': two late news shows focusing on topics that get lost in the heat and the noise of daily debates, presented by [[Political editor|Deputy Political Editor]] [[Marya Shakil]] and [[Senior Editor]] [[Shreya Dhoundial]] respectively starting from 6 February 2018. They originally presented together on the Epicentre@7 show from 2 May 2017.<ref name="CNN-IBN Shows">{{cite web |url=http://www.network18online.com/cnnIbn_shows.html |title=CNN-IBN Shows |website=network18online.com |access-date=14 May 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009011420/http://network18online.com/cnnibn_shows.html |archive-date=9 October 2014}}</ref>
*'''[[CRUX (YouTube)|The Crux]]''': executive editor [[Anubha Bhonsle]] goes beyond the day's headlines.<ref name="the-crux"/> The show replaced ''The Last Word'' on 24 April 2017.
*'''Faceoff Tonight''': Zakka Jacob fronts a face-off between newsmakers to take the unnecessary noise out of the facts.<ref name="exchange4media">{{cite web |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/industrybriefing/cnn-news18-launches-two-new-primetime-shows---faceoff-at-9-and-viewpoint-_68447.html |title=CNN-News18 launches two new primetime shows – FaceOff at 9 and Viewpoint |date=17 April 2017 |website=exchange4media |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> The show replaced ''India at 9'' on 17 April 2017. Airing at 9 pm until 6 February 2018, when it was moved to 8 pm.
* '''Viewpoint''': Executive Editor Bhupendra Chaubey has the day's top 5 biggest news.<ref name="exchange4media"/> The show replaced ''Big 5 @ 10'' on 17 April 2017. Airing at 10 pm until 6 February 2018, when it was moved to 9 pm.
*'''World View with Suhasini Haidar''': hosted by Deputy Foreign Affairs Editor, Suhasini Haidar, a weekly analysis of top international stories, with a view on how India is affected by them, with analysis by foreign policy thinkers for debate on topical issues.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news18.com/newstopics/Suhasini-Haidar.html |title=Suhasini Haidar at News18 |website=News18 |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/blaze/suhasinihaidar/user/218.html |title=More about Suhasini Haidar |website=News18.com |access-date=2 July 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302080156/http://ibnlive.in.com/blaze/suhasinihaidar/user/218.html |archive-date=2 March 2014}}</ref> The show was removed on 13 May 2014, as a result of her leaving.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/people/suhasini-haider-quits-cnn-ibn-140513 |title=Suhasini Haidar quits CNN-IBN |first=Herman |last=Gomes |date=13 May 2014 |website=Indian Television |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref>
*'''[[The Week That Wasn't]]''': a 30-minute spoof on the major news events of the week. The show looks at the major stories of the week with a satirical tone. The host is [[Cyrus Broacha]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bestmediainfo.com/2010/10/interview-cyrus-broacha-on-the-week-that-wasnt/ |title=Cyrus Broacha on The Week That Wasn't |date=October 2010 |website=Best Media Info |access-date=2 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/10/09/stories/2010100953190300.htm |date=9 October 2010 |title=Tube Watch: The Week that Wasn't |access-date=2 July 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015121458/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/10/09/stories/2010100953190300.htm |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=15 October 2010}}</ref>

=== Others ===

*'''Tech and [[Auto show|Auto Show]]''': India's first and biggest show in the genre of technology and automobiles. Consists of news, reviews and interviews along with feature coverage of content from both these industries. Hosted by Manav Sinha.
*'''Off Centre:''' The show feature unconventional personalities from all walks of life.
*'''Now Showing''': Bollywood news and gossip about Bollywood films, hosted by Entertainment Editor [[Rajeev Masand]].
* '''Virtuosity'''

==Controversies==

===Commonwealth Games Contract===
On 5 August 2011 [[Comptroller and Auditor General of India]]'s report on [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] was tabled in [[Parliament of India]]. In section 14.4.2 of the report, CAG alleged that while awarding contracts worth Rs 37.8 million for production & broadcasting of commercials for promoting CWG-2010 to CNN-IBN & [[NDTV]], the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee followed an arbitrary approach. Proposals were considered in an ad hoc manner, as and when a proposal was received; no form of competitive tendering was adopted. The CAG further said in its report that, "We had no assurance about the competitiveness of the rates quoted by these channels and the need and usefulness of these proposals. From March 2010 to June 2010, the entire pre-games publicity and sponsorship publicity was done only on NDTV & CNN-IBN."<ref>{{cite report |date=5 August 2011 |title=Performance Audit Report on XIX Commonwealth Games (CWG-2010) |chapter-url=https://saiindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/audit_report_files/Union_Performance_Civil_XIXth_Commonwealth_Games_6_2011_chapter_14.pdf |publisher=[[Comptroller & Auditor General of India]] |chapter=Games Branding |page=221 |access-date=14 May 2018 |archive-date=28 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728172108/https://saiindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/audit_report_files/Union_Performance_Civil_XIXth_Commonwealth_Games_6_2011_chapter_14.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CAG blames top media houses in Commonwealth Games Scam |url=http://www.newsofdelhi.com/featured-post/cag-report-names-ndtvcnn-ibnhindustantimes-in-cwg-scam |date=12 August 2011 |website=News of Delhi |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106011632/http://www.newsofdelhi.com/featured-post/cag-report-names-ndtvcnn-ibnhindustantimes-in-cwg-scam |archive-date=6 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Games contracts to media houses arbitrary and biased: CAG |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/games-contracts-to-media-houses-arbitrary-and-biased-cag-report-139134-2011-08-10 |date=11 August 2011 |magazine=[[India Today]]}}</ref>

===Fake Twitter comments===
A controversy about some [[Twitter bot|fake Twitter comments]] that ran on the screen during a news show raised questions about the reliability of instant feedback from viewers, which was criticised. The officials later apologised, saying that the source of viewer comments was wrongly stated as Twitter.<ref>{{cite news |first=Priscilla |last=Jebaraj |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article961539.ece |title=Fake tweets aired on TV news show |date=19 December 2010 |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=7 June 2011}}</ref>

===Fake live debate===
In November 2012, on its prime time show ''Face The Nation'', the channel broadcast a pre-recorded and edited interview of [[Ravi Shankar (spiritual leader)|Ravi Shankar]], falsely presenting it as a live television debate. The show was hosted by the deputy editor of the channel, [[Sagarika Ghose]], the wife of the channel's editor, [[Rajdeep Sardesai]]. On public outcry, the anchor issued a public apology on Twitter, web and TV.<ref name="twitter1">{{cite tweet |user=sagarikaghose |number=134331682592538624 |date=9 November 2011 |title=Deeply apologetic about Sri Sri disc... |access-date=2 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/a-clarification-and-apology/200893-3.html |title=Face The Nation: A clarification and an apology |date=10 November 2011 |website=IBN Live |access-date=21 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111224143706/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/a-clarification-and-apology/200893-3.html |archive-date=24 December 2011}}</ref> The episode has not been hosted on the show's homepage.<ref name="ibnlive1">{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/show/v/Face+the+Nation.html |title=Face the Nation Shows Videos-Watch Most viewed videos of Face the Nation |website=IBN Live |access-date=12 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223014614/http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/show/v/Face+the+Nation.html |archive-date=23 February 2012}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Warner Bros. Discovery]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website}}

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WinifredMontero at 18:26, 25 January 2026