This paper shows that globalization of the Indian broadcast landscape, despite market pressures, has allowed Indian journalists to seek accountability from the government, and has given audiences a broadcast voice. While increasing pro-market focus of news content diminishes emphasis on public service and democratic debates, in many instances, broadcast journalists give voice to the voiceless and seek accountability from the police and political actors. This article explores the news content and journalism practices of various English and Hindi 24-hour news channels, to examine to what degree the watchdog function of television journalism continues to reinforce the Indian democratic system and to raise Indian democratic participation.