DD India is an Indian English News and Current Affairs Channel. The service is also aimed at the overseas market, similar to BBC World News, Arirang TV, DW, France 24, CGTN, VOA, NHK World-Japan, RT, and broadcast through satellite and cable operators throughout the world as well as online and through its mobile apps. It became a full-fledged English News and Current Affairs Channel in January 2019 followed by a decision of the parent Prasar Bharati's board.

 

DD India, a public service broadcaster, has been the second most watched English news channel in India since 2017 after Republic TV. It became the most watched channel in February 2019, according to the Indian newspaper Live Mint.In the first quarter of 2019, DD India and Republic TV have alternated for the most-watched channel position in the English channel news weekly ratings as measured by BARC India group.