Network18-Viacom18 to launch a global news channel ‘News18 India’ in the UK

Network18 announced the launch of a 24-hour news channel News18 India in the UK, which would be distributed through a joint venture with Viacom 18. 

The channel will use Sky digital platform for its broadcast from 1 July, replacing a slot left vacant by the exit of music channel 9XM. News18 India will be the third channel launched in the UK, after Colors and Rishtey which have found popularity with Asians Diaspora there. 

Rajdeep Sardesai, editor in chief of IBN18 tweeted from London recently giving out his plan for the launch: “Suprabhat: delighted to be in London to launch Network 18's much awaited global news channel. News 18 India will soon be here! UK in July, News 18 India will soon go to other parts of the world. A truly Indian news channel for the global Indian. Many have been asking for a high quality global Indian news channel; watch the News18India space.” 

Among the countries it will be rolled out later include: the US, Canada, west Asia and Australia.

Commenting on the launch, Network18 founder, managing director & editor Raghav Bahl said: “India’s resurgence on the world stage is evident from the almost insatiable global interest in its present as well as its future. This presents a compelling opportunity to deliver a service that fulfils this need in a relevant manner and News18 India is our answer.”

News18 India will be run by the same team that produces TV18’s market news services.

Source: http://cablequest.org/news/international-news/item/2596-network18-viacom18-to-launch-a-global-news-channel-%E2%80%98news18-india%E2%80%99-in-the-uk.html
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