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'''India Ahead''' is an English-language news channel in India operated by the Andhra Prabha Media Group. Launched in July 2018, the channel broadcasts [[Current affairs (news format)|current affairs]], entertainment, sports, politics, and business content.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Easyleadz |title=India Ahead - Email & Phone of top management contacts |url=https://www.easyleadz.com/company/india-ahead |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=www.easyleadz.com |language=en}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|sure=y|reason=Website offers phone numbers and email addresses of employees—does not prove that India Ahead displays business content .|date=December 2024}} The channel's headquarters are in [[Hyderabad|Hyderabad, India]], with studios located in [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About India Ahead News |url=http://www.indiaaheadnews.com/about-india-ahead-news}}</ref> It offers coverage from both Indian and international perspectives. |
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'''India Ahead''' is a nationwide English news channel. It is owned by [[Andhra Prabha]] Media Group and was launched in June of 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.televisionpost.com/andhra-prabhas-english-news-channel-expected-to-launch-in-15-days-time-on-four-dth-platforms/|title=Andhra Prabha's English news channel expected to launch in 15 days time on four DTH platforms}}</ref> The channel features news, current affairs, entertainment, sports, and business programming showcasing both Indian and international perspectives. It is the first English news channel to be broadcast from South India. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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India Ahead was initially led by Chetan Sharma, who served as the CEO and Editorial Director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/andhra-prabha-to-launch-english-news-channelindia-aheadin-july-90412.html}}</ref> |
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India Ahead was led by Chetan Sharma as Founding CEO and Editorial Director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/andhra-prabha-to-launch-english-news-channelindia-aheadin-july-90412.html|title=Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead}}</ref> In June 2020, Andhra Prabha Group’s MD Mootha Goutam announced senior management changes to the channel. While the founding CEO Chetan Sharma has moved on, the channel has made a series of senior appointments. Former CNN-News18 Sudeep Mukhia has joined India Ahead as Group President, News Room Operations & Editorial Strategies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/06/india-ahead-ceo-chetan-sharma-moves-on-sudeep-mukhia-to-lead-editorial/|title=India Ahead CEO Chetan Sharma moves on; Sudeep Mukhia to lead editorial}}</ref> Bhupendra Chaubey is the editor in chief, and Sudha Sadanand is the Editorial President.{{fact|date=December 2023}} |
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== Ratings == |
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The channel became the No. 1 channel in terms of average time spent by viewers during the Budget Week among all English News Channels in India.<ref>BARC, English News Genre, India Urban, TG-All 22+ M AB, WK5'19, TB-0600-2400</ref> Also, the channel is performing well in the Southern Indian States such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu<ref>Source: BARC, English News Genre, Chennai, TG- All 22+ M AB , WK 49'18, TB- 0600 - 2400</ref> and Karnataka.{{fact|date=December 2023}} |
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== Distribution == |
== Distribution == |
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India Ahead is available on |
India Ahead is available on direct-to-home platforms and cable television operators<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cablequest.org/index.php/news/national-news/item/13400-english-news-channel-india-ahead-to-become-live-on-four-dth-platforms-soon|title=English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon|website=India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-05-17}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> as a free-to-air channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|title=Free Channels|website=channel.trai.gov.in|access-date=2019-05-17|archive-date=17 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517095546/https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> A mobile app is also available.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.news.indiaaheadnews|title=India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Media in India]] |
* [[Media in India]] |
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* [[List of news channels in India]] |
* [[List of news channels in India]] |
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== References == |
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 14 December 2024
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| Country | India |
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| Broadcast area | Nationally and Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 16:9 (576i, SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Andhra Prabha |
| History | |
| Launched | July 2018 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.indiaaheadnews.com |
India Ahead is an English-language news channel in India operated by the Andhra Prabha Media Group. Launched in July 2018, the channel broadcasts current affairs, entertainment, sports, politics, and business content.[1][unreliable source] The channel's headquarters are in Hyderabad, India, with studios located in Delhi.[2] It offers coverage from both Indian and international perspectives.
History
[edit]India Ahead was initially led by Chetan Sharma, who served as the CEO and Editorial Director.[3]
Distribution
[edit]India Ahead is available on direct-to-home platforms and cable television operators[4] as a free-to-air channel.[5] A mobile app is also available.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Easyleadz. "India Ahead - Email & Phone of top management contacts". www.easyleadz.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "About India Ahead News".
- ^ "Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead".
- ^ "English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon". India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Free Channels". channel.trai.gov.in. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play".