History of CNN-News18 in Timeline

CNN News18 is an Indian English-language news channel headquartered in Noida, India. Founded by Raghav Bahl, it is co-owned by Network18 Group and Warner Bros. Discovery. The channel distinguishes itself through its collaborative structure; CNN offers international news coverage, while Indian Broadcasting Network focuses on domestic and regional news within India.

December 2005: CNN-IBN Launched in India

In December 2005, Turner Broadcasting System partnered with Global Broadcast News (now TV18 Broadcast Limited) to launch CNN-IBN in India. TV18 Broadcast Limited ran the channel, utilizing the Cable News Network (CNN) brand name.

March 2010: Pre-Games Publicity

From March 2010 to June 2010, NDTV and CNN-IBN were the sole channels for pre-games publicity and sponsorship publicity.

June 2010: Pre-Games Publicity

From March 2010 to June 2010, NDTV and CNN-IBN were the sole channels for pre-games publicity and sponsorship publicity.

August 2011: CAG Report on Commonwealth Games

On August 5, 2011, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's report on the 2010 Commonwealth Games was presented in the Parliament of India. The report alleged that the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee arbitrarily awarded contracts worth Rs 37.8 million to CNN-IBN and NDTV for commercials.

January 2012: Reliance Industries Invests in Network18

In January 2012, Reliance Industries began investing in Network18, eventually gaining indirect control of the TV18 network.

November 2012: Controversy over Edited Interview

In November 2012, CNN-IBN's prime time show Face The Nation aired a pre-recorded and edited interview of Ravi Shankar, falsely presenting it as a live television debate. Public outcry led to a public apology from the anchor.

May 2014: Reliance Industries to Take Over Network18 Group

In May 2014, Reliance Industries announced it would be taking over Network18 Group in what was called the "biggest-ever deal in the Indian media space".