New Daytime Slate CNN‑News18 has re‑imagined its weekday schedule to start with a fresh take on midday news. The 12 PM slot now hosts *Raw Report*, anchored by senior journalist Shawan Sen, followed by *Breaking Frontline* with Shivani Gupta at 1 PM. The afternoon continues with *Simply South* (1:30 PM), *Newsroom Unfiltered* (3 PM) and *News Periscope 360° View* (4 PM), each offering a mix of agenda‑setting stories, regional perspectives and immersive explainers.
Prime‑time Overhaul The evening lineup has been restructured to provide a comprehensive mix of debates, in‑depth reporting and sharp analysis. From 5 PM to 10:30 PM, viewers can watch *The 5 PM Brief* with Poonam Burde, *Plain Speak* (5:55 PM) with Shivani Gupta, *Brass Tacks* (6:55 PM) with Nabila Jamal, *The Right Stand* (7:55 PM) with Anand Narasimhan, *The Hard Facts* (8:55 PM) with Rahul Shivshankar, *Raw Report* (9:58 PM) with Shawan Sen and *Vantage* (10:30 PM) with Hem Kaur Saroya.
Weekend Additions To strengthen weekend coverage, CNN‑News18 has introduced *The Global Radar*, hosted by Griha Atul, airing at 9:30 AM on Saturdays and 5:30 PM on Sundays. The show focuses on geopolitical developments worldwide. *Health Matters*, led by Himani Chandna, airs at 12:30 PM on Saturdays and 1:30 PM on Sundays, delivering expert‑led coverage of healthcare and wellness topics.
Strategic Vision Rahul Shivshankar, Editorial Affairs Director, said the shift reflects changing viewer expectations: “Viewers want journalism that is original, transparent and rooted in facts. They expect us not only to report what happened, but to explain why it matters and how it impacts their lives.”
Smriti Mehra, CEO – English and Business News, Network18, added that the refreshed slate showcases trusted anchors and distinct editorial identities, reinforcing CNN‑News18’s role as the “Voice for a New India.”
The revamped schedule is available on linear TV, CTV and YouTube, positioning the channel to engage a broader, digitally‑savvy audience while maintaining its commitment to credible, insightful journalism.