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  • Truth goes prime time as Live Times tops charts in Bihar Jharkhand

    Truth goes prime time as Live Times tops charts in Bihar Jharkhand

    MUMBAI: Looks like truth just found its prime slot. Live Times, India’s first Global Multicast News Channel, has emerged as the No.1 channel in Average Time Spent (ATS) across all age groups, genders, and social segments in the Bihar–Jharkhand market (Week 40), a feat that underscores its growing resonance with viewers hungry for credibility over chaos.

    This milestone is more than just a ratings triumph; it’s a reflection of viewer loyalty, trust, and engagement in a market where attention spans are fiercely contested. As audiences in Bihar and Jharkhand continue to tune in longer, Live Times’ people-first, truth-led journalism is clearly striking the right chord.

    The channel’s programming has been key to this surge. Its flagship show, ‘Live Election Special’, hosted by Deepak Chaurasia every day at 4:00 pm, and the hugely popular ‘Ka Hoi Bihar Ma’, anchored by Ajay from Monday to Sunday at 7:00 pm, have become appointment viewing. With sharp insights, regional focus, and a no-nonsense approach, these shows have built a loyal audience base across both states.

    “This success reinforces our core belief that truth connects people,” said Live Times founder & CEO Dilip Singh. “Viewers in Bihar and Jharkhand have shown their faith in authentic journalism. At Live Times, we remain committed to real news, meaningful conversations, and uncompromised integrity.”

    Founded as India’s first digital-first 24×7 satellite news channel, Live Times has been steadily carving a niche with its multicast model, which combines traditional broadcast depth with digital agility. Its blend of regional relevance, credible storytelling, and tech-driven engagement is setting new standards for how news is consumed and trusted.

    The channel’s growing dominance in ATS indicates that audiences aren’t just watching Live Times; they’re staying with it. That sustained attention in a scroll-happy world is perhaps the clearest endorsement of its promise: news that informs, not inflames.

    As Bihar and Jharkhand turn their eyes (and remotes) toward truthful journalism, one network seems to have cracked the code to connection. With its mix of fearless reportage and relatable storytelling, Live Times isn’t just making headlines, it’s making news matter again.

     

  • Rudy fires poll shot on Live Times’ Point Blank

    Rudy fires poll shot on Live Times’ Point Blank

    MUMBAI: It was no political tea break on Point Blank, it was all straight talk. Senior BJP leader and former union minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy declared that the people of Bihar have already made up their minds in favour of the NDA, as he joined journalist Deepak Chaurasia for an exclusive interview on Live Times’ flagship prime-time show Point Blank.

    Confident and composed, Rudy claimed the alliance was poised for a comfortable victory in the upcoming state polls, adding that “the mood on the ground is clear and consistent.”

    Live Times founder Dilip Singh, said the episode aims to bring a “fresh and factual perspective” to the political narrative ahead of the Bihar elections. “Point Blank isn’t about sensationalism; it’s about hearing the truth directly from the source,” he noted.

    Viewers can catch the full interview on 5 October at 8 PM exclusively on Live Times, India’s first global multicast news hub, available on DD Free Dish (100), Tata Play (539), Airtel Digital TV (385), Dish TV (665), Sikka Cable (519), and Jio TV (359).

    The show can also be streamed live on the Live Times website and social platforms including Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

    Because when it comes to Bihar’s ballot buzz, Live Times promises exactly what it stands for: complete truth, whatever it takes.

  • Point Blank gears up for hard-hitting episode with R.K. Singh interview

    Point Blank gears up for hard-hitting episode with R.K. Singh interview

    MUMBAI: When politics turns into prime-time theatre, few shows pack the punch of Point Blank. Live Times’ flagship programme, helmed by veteran anchor Deepak Chaurasia, is set to air another explosive episode on Sunday, 28 September at 8 pm, with senior BJP leader and former union minister R.K. Singh in the hot seat.

    In a no-holds-barred exchange, Singh tears into the BJP-led Bihar government, alleging corruption has seeped into even the prime minister’s flagship PM Awas Yojana. According to him, commissions are the price of approvals, and the Nitish Kumar administration has “no control” over the rot. Singh directly challenges party leaders Dilip Jaiswal and Ashok Choudhary to answer his allegations.

    But he doesn’t stop there. The former minister drops another political bombshell: Prashant Kishor invited him to join his party. While Singh insists he has no immediate plans to quit the BJP, he boldly declares he would form his own political party if expelled. “Ideas are good, but they must translate into action,” he says, hinting that Kishor’s promises may need proof in practice.

    The episode also revisits Singh’s much-debated association with the phrase “saffron terror”. He clarifies that the term was coined by others including former home minister and Congress veteran Digvijay Singh while his own comments were restricted to presenting facts. Singh underlines that the NDA’s path to electoral victory lies in restoring honesty and integrity, not in rhetoric.

    The interview captures the political crossroads facing Singh, who blends candour with calculation. It’s a conversation that could shake up the NDA narrative in Bihar, where anti-corruption credibility has often made or broken governments.

    Reflecting on the larger mission of Point Blank, Live Times founder Dilip Kumar Singh says: “At Live Times, truth is not negotiable. Point Blank embodies our mission to confront power with courage and clarity. This interview with R.K. Singh proves why journalism must go beyond headlines, it delivers the unfiltered reality citizens deserve.”

    With fearless questioning, fact-driven debate, and a refusal to let power escape scrutiny, Point Blank has cemented itself as the channel’s beating heart. Tomorrow’s episode is expected to be one of its most hard-hitting yet, a must-watch for anyone tracking the future of Bihar politics and the NDA’s credibility crisis.

    Audiences can tune in on DD Free Dish – Channel 100, Tata Play – 539, Airtel Digital TV – 385, Dish TV – 665, Sikka Cable – 519, and Jio TV – 3069, as well as streaming platforms including Tata Play Mobile, Airtel Xstream, Dish TV Watcho, and DD Waves. The full broadcast will also be available at www.livetimes.news.

    Live Times Complete Truth, Whatever It Takes.

  • Delhi dreams big as Live Times Xchange charts vision for 2047 future

    Delhi dreams big as Live Times Xchange charts vision for 2047 future

    MUMBAI: When the capital talks, the country listens jkand Live Times Xchange made sure Delhi’s voice roared loud and clear at its 4th flagship conclave on 10 September 2025 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Centred on ‘Mission Delhi @2047: Reinvent India’s Capital’, the event gathered an eclectic mix of powerbrokers, policymakers, and public voices to reimagine the city’s future.

    The line-up was nothing short of formidable: chief minister Rekha Gupta, MPs Sanjay Singh and Manoj Tiwari, ministers Kapil Mishra, Ashish Sood, Parvesh Verma, AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj, Congress leaders Devendra Yadav and Alka Lamba, Delhi mayor Raja Iqbal Singh, JNU vice-chancellor Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi, former AIIMS director Dr. M.C. Mishra, and justice Sudheer Aggarwal. Together, they debated the policies, politics, and pathways to transform Delhi into a global, citizen-first capital by 2047.

    Rekha Gupta unveiled an ambitious blueprint: complete electrification of public transport, seven million new trees to expand Delhi’s green cover, and a renewed push to restore the city’s healthcare credibility. “Delhi will not only see change in infrastructure but also in intent, as governance becomes truly people-first,” she assured.

    Ashish Sood spotlighted futuristic education reforms, from 75 CM Shri Schools teaching AI, robotics, and data science to a Rs 900 crore allocation for 21,000 smart classrooms, alongside the clean yamuna Mission. Alka Lamba, reflecting on her 30 years in politics, credited Sheila Dikshit’s legacy of flyovers, metros, schools, and hospitals, and urged today’s leaders to carry forward long-term, responsible governance.

    Manoj Tiwari brought personal grit to the table, recalling his journey from Bhojpuri cinema to Parliament and defending Delhi’s migrants. He touted initiatives like Rs 1 lakh free healthcare for the poor, Ayushman Arogya centres, GPS-tracked water tankers, Yamuna clean-up drives, and the UVR-2 road project as proof of development with intent.

    The conclave distilled five big pillars for Mission Delhi @2047:

    ●    Smart, transparent governance

    ●    Sustainable green infrastructure

    ●    EV-led future mobility

    ●    Knowledge and innovation hubs

    ●    Inclusive healthcare, housing, and citizen services

    For Live Times founder & editor-in-chief Dilip Kumar Singh the gathering epitomised the brand’s ethos: “Sampoorna Satya, Har Keemat Par is not just a slogan, it is our responsibility. LT Xchange shows that when leadership and media collaborate on facts, democracy thrives.”

    As the curtains fell, the message was unmistakable: Delhi’s reinvention rests on collaboration, innovation, and accountability. With optimism and determination in the air, the conclave left one lingering thought, if politics, policy, and people can pull together, Delhi 2047 won’t just be a capital, it’ll be a global benchmark.

  • Live Times turns one: a year of truth-telling in a noisy news era

    Live Times turns one: a year of truth-telling in a noisy news era

    MUMBAI:  India’s first global multicast news hub has just blown out its first birthday candle, celebrating 12 months of fearless journalism, bold scoops, and a no-nonsense approach to facts in an era where sensationalism often grabs the mic.

    Launched on 23 August 2024 with the unapologetic motto “Complete Truth, Whatever It Takes,” the channel has spent the past year prying open stories others left untouched. From exposing the bone-chilling horrors of Operation Murda to on-ground exclusives during the Delhi Assembly elections, Live Times has made a habit of rattling cages and raising questions.

    Healthcare too came under its lens: reports on Bihar’s crumbling hospitals, Chhattisgarh’s fragile medical system, and mass migration in Madhya Pradesh revealed the gaps between policy and reality. One expose on patients denied treatment despite holding Ayushman health cards made it all the way to the state Assembly, proving that journalism still has teeth.

    With exclusive drone visuals, Live Times captured India’s evolving counter-terror strategy, setting fresh benchmarks in both technology and reporting grit.

    But it hasn’t stopped at newsbreaks. To mark its anniversary, Live Times launched “Voices of Experience: Advice for Future Journalists” , a campaign that tapped India’s veteran reporters for wisdom nuggets. The advice? Double down on fact-checking, stay fearless, work hard, and always keep credibility intact. In other words: journalism has no shortcuts.

    One year on, Live Times isn’t just patting itself on the back; it’s holding up a mirror to the profession. Its message is clear: truth is timeless, and in the race for eyeballs, integrity still wins the day.

     

  • Live Times launches Point Blank, Deepak Chaurasia’s no-holds-barred interview series

    Live Times launches Point Blank, Deepak Chaurasia’s no-holds-barred interview series

    MUMBAI: Live Times, India’s first global multicast news hub, has unveiled Point Blank, a hard-hitting interview series fronted by veteran journalist Deepak Chaurasia. The weekly programme promises unscripted, straight-to-the-point exchanges with newsmakers—dispensing with rehearsed answers and demanding clear, accountable responses.

    “In an era of predictable talking points, Point Blank is built to challenge every claim and cut through the noise,” said Live Times news director Deepak Chaurasia.  Founder Dilip Singh added that the show reflects the channel’s belief that “truth belongs to the people” and must be freed from spin and hidden agendas.

    Recent episodes have already delivered political candour. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnudeo Sai outlined a tough new anti-conversion law, claiming it would preserve social harmony and declaring the “backbone of Naxalism” broken. Union minister Chirag Paswan spoke openly about his ‘Bihar First, Bihari First’ vision, admitting past missteps and offering a rare, personal glimpse beyond his public image.

    With its blend of fearless questioning, rigorous fact-checking and zero tolerance for evasion, Point Blank aims to be one of Live Times’ defining programmes. The channel says it will continue to hold the powerful to account and ensure public discourse is driven by facts, not rhetoric.

    Point Blank airs exclusively on Live Times across DD Free Dish (100), Tata Play (539), Airtel Digital TV (385), Dish TV (665), Sikka Cable (519) and Jio TV (3069), and streams via Tata Play Mobile, Airtel Xstream, Dish TV Watcho, DD Waves and www.livetimes.news.

  • Live Times clocks in as No. 1 in ATS, making news worth watching

    Live Times clocks in as No. 1 in ATS, making news worth watching

    MUMBAI: No noise, just news and viewers are tuning in longer than ever. In a remarkable broadcast milestone, Live Times, India’s first global multicast news hub, has emerged as the No. 1 channel in Average Time Spent (ATS) across six key Hindi-speaking markets, according to BARC Week 23 data (HH Universe).

    The channel recorded an impressive ATS of 59 plus minutes across Bihar/Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra/Goa (TG 15–21), with an overall viewership rating of 1.07 in HSM markets leaving long-standing legacy news brands trailing behind.

    In television news, where impressions often steal the spotlight, ATS is the true test of content quality and viewer loyalty. While many channels compete for eyeballs, Live Times seems to have captured hearts and attention spans. With viewers sticking around for nearly an hour, it’s clear that substance is winning over sensation.

    What makes the feat more impressive is the channel’s youth. In an arena long dominated by veteran networks, Live Times is still relatively new but it’s already made a big impression. Its formula? Fact-first journalism, minus the noise, drama, or bias. In a cluttered media landscape, Live Times is emerging as the quiet but powerful voice of truth.

    Live Times, founder Dilip Kumar Singh said, “We set out to create a news hub that puts authenticity above all else. This milestone 59 plus minutes of ATS and No. 1 position across six key markets tells us that viewers are responding to that vision.”

    With audiences clearly hungry for fact-based reporting, Live Times might just be setting the tone for a new era in Indian news: one where credibility holds attention and earns it too.

  • Deepak Chaurasia plugs into Live Times: The original of Hindi TV news joins as director news

    Deepak Chaurasia plugs into Live Times: The original of Hindi TV news joins as director news

    MUMBAI:  In a move that’s making noise for all the right reasons, Live Times—the  “Global Multicast News Hub”—has roped in Hindi TV’s firebrand journo Deepak Chaurasia as director news. Known for his bulletproof journalism and gritty reportage over three decades, Chaurasia is set to add some serious muscle to the channel’s editorial engine.

    The man who’s covered everything from battlefields and bomb blasts to political fireworks and street protests is now bringing his fearless firepower to Live Times. With a career that spans war zones, natural disasters, the 26/11 terror attacks and the CAA storm, Chaurasia promises to turbocharge the channel’s motto of “Complete Truth, Whatever It Takes.”

    “Deepak becoming part of Live Times means more fire to Live Times’ core value of Satyam Shivam Sundaram. At a time when TRP has overtaken truth, and noise has overtaken news, Deepak with Live Times would contribute towards reversing the trend of TRP over truth and fakes over facts,” said Live Times founder, CEO and editor in chief Dilip Kumar Singh. “With Deepak’s journalistic gravitas and ground-level connect with the viewers and users, Live Times is not just building a newsroom but, building a movement for truth-first journalism.” 

    “I have always believed in journalism that serves people, not agendas,” said Deepak Chaurasia. He further added, “Live Times is that rare newsroom today that prioritizes authentic, verified reporting over virality. I am thrilled to be part of a mission that champions factual storytelling, asks uncomfortable questions, and puts viewers and users at the center of news & information.”

    In his new role, Chaurasia will helm a soon-to-launch primetime show that puts verified news and deep-dive investigations front and centre. Expect fewer shouting matches and more substance—with boots-on-the-ground reports, spine-straight journalism, and just enough spice to keep eyeballs glued.

    Reporting directly to Dilip Kumar Singh, Chaurasia’s arrival signals a sharp pivot for Live Times—one that blends tech, talent and truth to create content that travels across borders and platforms.

    From Bharat to beyond, Live Times wants to own the narrative. And with Chaurasia now in the front seat, the channel’s news caravan just got a serious upgrade.

  • Live Times expands reach, now available on DD Free Dish

    Live Times expands reach, now available on DD Free Dish

    MUMBAI: India’s first global multicast news hub, Live Times, has bolstered its distribution network by securing a coveted position on DD Free Dish Channel No. 100, alongside adding Waves OTT to its digital portfolio.
    The strategic expansion follows Live Times’ already robust presence across major DTH platforms—Tata Play, Dish TV, and Airtel DTH—as well as on Jio TV, India’s largest digital platform.

    With this latest move, Live Times has dramatically expanded its footprint to reach approximately 150 million households or 450 million individuals across socioeconomic categories A, B and C. This comprehensive coverage spanning the entire social spectrum underscores the network’s commitment to delivering “authentic and accurate” news to citizens across all demographic and economic backgrounds.

    “Information is power, only when it is factually correct,” remarked Live Times founder  Dilip Kumar Singh.”To ensure that our viewers and users are empowered with truth alone… Live Times on DD Free Dish is one of the key platforms to take the truth even to the nook and corners of the country.”

    The addition of DD Free Dish—often referred to as India’s common man’s entertainment lifeline—serves to bridge the persistent information gap between metropolitan centres and rural communities. Singh added that the expansion represents “one step closer to democratising access to news and information.”

    For advertisers seeking to connect with a diverse, pan-Indian audience, Live Times now offers unprecedented reach from urban hubs to remote villages through a platform that prides itself on authentic journalism with impact.

    Viewers can access Live Times on DD Free Dish (Channel 100), Tata Play (Channel 539), DishTV (Channel 665), Airtel Digital TV (Channel 385), Jio TV (Channel 3069), and Sikka Cable TV (Channel 319).

    The network, which operates from what it describes as “a state-of-the-art multicast hub”—purportedly the first of its kind in India—follows the ethos of “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” while leveraging partnerships with global technology companies and content providers to deliver its news service.

  • Live Times hits 500 million views news hub surges

    Live Times hits 500 million views news hub surges

    MUMBAI: Live Times, has achieved 500 million views in just 200 days, demonstrating significant audience trust and demand for fact-based journalism. This milestone underscores the channel’s growing influence and its commitment to delivering accurate and authentic news.

    In the Delhi market, Live Times has secured a Gross Rating Point (GRP) of 2.3 and an Average Time Spent (ATS) of 16 minutes in Week six, highlighting its increasing audience engagement. The channel maintains an average time spent of over 12 minutes across viewer segments, exceeding 16 minutes in some, indicating deep and meaningful audience interaction.

    This achievement reflects Live Times’ emergence as a credible source of news and information in India. The channel remains dedicated to delivering truthful content and supporting core democratic values.

    Live Times founder Dilip Kumar Singh expressed, “Feeling more humbled, with such a large number of viewers placing their trust with Live Times. These numbers are huge encouragement to Our mission of delivering truth. This achievement belongs to our viewers alone. At Live Times, we stand committed to provide authentic and impactful news and information that continues to empowers citizens.”

    Live Times is accessible across multiple platforms, including Tata Play (Channel 539), DishTV (Channel 665), Airtel Digital TV (Channel 385), Jio TV (Channel 3069), and Sikka Cable TV (Channel 319).