CNN-News18 is a privately owned company headquartered in India. Founded in 2006 and operating with an estimated 460 employees, it functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The organization specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as an India-based English language news organization operating news websites and linear television channels.
CNN-News18 refreshed its programming line-up under the theme ‘Voice for a New India’ on September 16, 2026, adding new shows and reorganising its weekday and weekend schedules to cover news analysis, regional coverage, geopolitics, and health, including the new "Raw Report" anchored by Shawan Sen at 12 PM. Previously, on September 10, 2026, CNN-News18 partnered with Firstpost to host ‘BRICS Dialogues’ in New Delhi, bringing together influential policymakers, economists, and global thought leaders ahead of India’s hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit. Earlier, on September 4, 2026, the broadcaster announced a week-long special programming series titled ‘BRICS: Bharat’s Moment,’ which ran from September 7 to September 13 to cover the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India from September 12–13, offering on-ground reporting and analysis of the global gathering.
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