Mumbai: Aaj Tak, India’s most trusted Hindi news brand, announced the launch of its next-generation ePaper, in collaboration with Dailyhunt, India’s leading local language content platform.
Designed for the digital-first reader, vPaper is a 12-page, comprehensive ePaper that reaches audiences before any traditional newspaper is delivered, ensuring early morning access to credible, curated news. The vPaper is available free of cost, making high-quality journalism more accessible to millions across India.
Covering a wide range of categories including business, sports, education, travel, national affairs, and more, vPaper combines the depth of print journalism with the dynamism of digital media.
A First-of-Its-Kind Video-Integrated ePaper
The defining feature of vPaper is its integrated video capability. Readers can seamlessly click on stories within the ePaper and instantly consume news in video format, blending Aaj Tak’s powerful television storytelling with the familiarity of a newspaper layout. This “click-to-watch” functionality transforms passive reading into an interactive multimedia experience.
With its strong legacy of impactful journalism and on-ground reporting, Aaj Tak brings editorial excellence and credibility to the partnership. Meanwhile, Dailyhunt’s expansive reach across Tier 2, Tier 3, and Bharat audiences, coupled with its advanced personalization technology and strong distribution network, ensures that vPaper reaches millions of mobile-first users across languages and geographies.Together, the collaboration represents a significant step in redefining how India consumes morning news, merging credibility, accessibility, and innovation.
Salil Kumar, CEO Digital Business, India Today group, said: “With vPaper, we are reimagining the morning news experience. It combines the authority of Aaj Tak’s journalism with the immediacy of digital delivery and the power of video storytelling. Being available before print and free for readers makes it truly inclusive. Our partnership with Dailyhunt allows us to scale this innovation nationwide.”
Sunil Mohapatra, SVP, Verse, said: “At Dailyhunt, our mission is to democratize access to credible news across India. The launch of Aaj Tak’s Vpaper strengthens our premium content portfolio and introduces an engaging, video-enabled ePaper format for our users. This collaboration bridges the gap between traditional print consumption and interactive digital experiences.” The launch of vPaper underscores both organizations’ commitment to innovation, accessibility, and the evolution of news consumption in India’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem.
