Good news for DD Free Dish viewers! Aaj Ki Khabar, one of India's latest Hindi news channels, is all set to make its way onto the DD Free Dish platform very soon. For millions of free-to-air television viewers across rural and semi-urban India, this is a big update — because DD Free Dish remains the most trusted and widely used DTH platform with zero monthly subscription charges.
What is Aaj Ki Khabar?
The Aaj Ki Khabar News Channel is a completely free-to-air TV channel, which has already been launched and is available on the GSAT-30 satellite. Aaj Ki Khabar is a Hindi-language news channel dedicated to delivering round-the-clock news coverage covering national news, politics, crime, local news, sports, and entertainment. The channel has been gaining popularity through its digital presence and is now expanding its reach to the largest free-to-air satellite platform in India — DD Free Dish.
DD Free Dish — India's Biggest Free DTH Platform
For those unfamiliar, DD Free Dish (MPEG-4) is a free direct-to-home satellite service operated by Doordarshan, under Prasar Bharati. It requires no monthly recharge or subscription — just a one-time dish and set-top box setup. As of 2024, DD Free Dish serves over 45 million households across India, making it the largest free DTH platform in the world by subscriber base.
New channels are added to DD Free Dish through an e-auction process conducted by Prasar Bharati.
Aaj Ki Khabar Satellite Frequency -
The channel will be available on the DD Free Dish platform's MPEG-4 slot from 1st April 2026, and you will find its new satellite frequency here.
Aaj Ki Khabar Channel number -
The channel's LCN (Logical Channel Number) will be updated here as soon as it is officially confirmed. “Bookmark this page — we’ll update with exact frequency and channel number as soon as Prasar Bharati confirms.”
How to Add Aaj Ki Khabar on DD Free Dish (from April 1, 2026):
Press Menu on your DD Free Dish remote
Go to Channel Search or Auto Scan
Select Satellite Search and scan for new channels
Once found, the channel will be added automatically
For manual scan, enter the updated frequency (to be announced)
You can find the currently available DD Free Dish's MPEG-4 TV channels list here.
FAQs -
When will Aaj Ki Khabar be available on DD Free Dish?
Aaj Ki Khabar will officially launch on DD Free Dish’s MPEG‑4 platform from 1st April 2026. Viewers can tune in after this date to access the channel.
Is Aaj Ki Khabar free to watch?
Yes. Like all DD Free Dish channels, Aaj Ki Khabar is completely free‑to‑air. There are no monthly subscription charges — only a one‑time cost for the dish and set‑top box installation.
What will be the channel number and frequency of Aaj Ki Khabar?
The exact LCN (Logical Channel Number) and satellite frequency will be announced by Prasar Bharati on 1st April 2026. This information will be updated here as soon as it is officially confirmed.