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Channel Guide nears 1 year on air, claims to reach 7.5 million homes
Channel Guide, India’s first and only free to air digital satellite TV guide channel, is set to complete one year of operations. It now reaches over 7.5 million cable & Satellite homes across 19 states, an official release states.
A new initiative the channel has recently launched is satellite video delivery network, a service for cable operators. The service claims to help cable networks all over the country mobilise corporate advertisements that by leveraging the “guaranteed viewership and highest TRPs” cable networks enjoy. Channel Guide has already enrolled over 350 members under the scheme, the release says.
The channel, which is on air for 18 hours a day from 7:00 am till 1:00 am past midnight, covers programmes on all the television channels, the latest film and music releases and also hosts information like train and flight schedules, programmes on career choices, educational opportunities, etc.
The channel is packaged in a unique format that has one or more streams of information and entertainment for the viewers at any given time, unlike other channels where commercial breaks deprive the viewer of other content, the release says. Channel Guide is in the process of a major content expansion and technology assimilation, the release concludes.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
