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  • Firstpost goes full throttle with special edition on Operation Sindoor

    Firstpost goes full throttle with special edition on Operation Sindoor

    MUMBAI – In a gutsy move both on ground and in print, Firstpost has dropped a collector’s edition digital broadsheet dedicated to Operation Sindoor—India’s audacious counter-terror strike that sent shockwaves across the region and rewrote the rules of military engagement.

    This slick, oversized digital spread dives headfirst into the mission that rattled Rawalpindi and reasserted New Delhi’s zero-tolerance stance on state-sponsored terror. From boots-on-the-ground bravery to geopolitical chess, the edition lays out the anatomy of the operation with forensic flair—packed with verified reports, exclusive interviews, and sharp strategic analysis.

    download first first Operation Sindoor editionThe shadow of Pakistan army chief-turned-field marshal Asim Munir looms large, as the edition probes the ideological flashpoints fuelling cross-border aggression and the Indian response that followed. No propaganda, just precision reporting.

    “While the magnitude of Operation Sindoor, and what it has achieved, is a compelling enough reason for Firstpost to bring out this special edition, the need to present facts amidst a flood of disinformation was a trigger too,” says Firstpost managing editor Palki Sharma.

    This isn’t just a recap of a military win—it’s a reframing of the global counter-terror playbook, with India leading the charge. Readers can scan the QR code to get their hands on this digital deep-dive—a timely tribute to grit, guts, and a nation drawing a red line no enemy dares cross.

  • TV news explodes as Operation Sindoor captures India’s attention

    TV news explodes as Operation Sindoor captures India’s attention

    MUMBAI: TV news viewership in India rocketed during the week of 3 to 9 May, driven by the high-octane drama of Operation Sindoor —a military blitz by Indian armed forces against terror hubs in Pakistan.

    Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India reported a staggering 507 million viewers tuning into news content that week—the highest weekly total since 2022. Over the three critical days (7-9 May), news grabbed 16 per cent of total TV viewing, up from its usual 6 per cent slice.

    Hindi news channels led the charge, clocking 254 gross rating points (GRPs), smashing previous highs seen during the 2024 Lok Sabha election results and major state elections. Viewer engagement spiked, with the average time spent on Hindi news jumping to 60 minutes—a 67 per cent rise over pre-operation weeks.

    The frenzy peaked during ministry of external affairs (MEA) briefings on the operation. The first briefing on Wednesday sent viewership soaring by 509 per cent. Thursday and Friday briefings saw gains of 125 per cent and 242 per cent, respectively.

    Operation Sindoor also brought 65 million fresh eyes to Hindi news—viewers who hadn’t touched the genre in the previous month. Daily tune-ins nearly doubled, leaping from 73 million to 142 million.

    In the Hindi-speaking market (HSM 2+), the news genre’s share of TV content surged from three per cent to 13 per cent, with the 15+ age group soaring from four per cent to 15 per cent—outstripping the 2016 surgical strikes.

    Barc India said the data reaffirms television’s enduring role as the go-to medium for news during major national events, underscoring its unparalleled reach and influence.