Times Now Navbharat, Times Network’s Hindi news channel, has launched its latest prime-time show, ‘ChakraView – with Sumit Awasthi’, anchored by senior journalist Sumit Awasthi. Airing Monday to Friday at 6:57 PM, the show marks a decisive shift towards clarity-driven, fact-based news analysis in an increasingly crowded prime-time landscape.
Designed to cut through the noise of competing narratives, Chakra View offers viewers a 360-degree lens on the news, moving every story from just reaction to analysis with a solution driven approach. The show focuses on unpacking the ‘why’ behind the headlines—bringing depth, context, and accountability to national conversations that matter.
Covering a wide range of essential news developments, Chakra View leverages cutting-edge graphics and alpha-led visuals to deliver comprehensive coverage of major national and geopolitical stories It also places strong emphasis on people-first journalism, with dedicated segments focusing on youth, citizen-centric issues, and stories emerging from digital platforms—only after rigorous fact-checking.
In a first-of-its-kind, audience-led approach, ChakraView empowers viewers to help shape the editorial agenda by choosing the topics they want explored in depth. This dynamic format ensures the show remains responsive, relevant, and firmly rooted in public interest. Ahead of the launch, the channel undertook extensive digital-led initiatives to build anticipation and drive audience engagement across platforms.
Ashish Sehgal, CEO – Times Television Network and Chief Growth Officer – Media & Entertainment, said, “News carries a far greater responsibility. Unlike entertainment, news content actively shapes future narratives and public opinion. This makes accuracy, accountability, and balance critical. Whatever you put out today becomes the narrative for tomorrow, and that responsibility must be taken very seriously. Chakra View reflects this philosophy of bringing clarity, credibility, and depth to prime time by moving beyond headlines to meaningful analysis.”
Anchored by one of the most seasoned and credible voices in Hindi journalism, ChakraView strengthens Times Now Navbharat’s commitment to authoritative storytelling. With a balanced editorial spine, the show prioritises verified information, unbiased perspectives, and high-impact visual storytelling to help viewers navigate complex developments with confidence.
Through ChakraView, Times Now Navbharat reinforces its promise of impactful journalism with a differentiated content strategy across linear and non-linear platforms—breaking away from stereotypical news formats to deliver interactive storytelling, credible reporting, and in-depth, conclusive analysis.
Watch ‘ChakraView’ — Monday to Friday at 6:57 PM, on Times Now Navbharat.