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ISRO signs co-operative agreement with European Space Agency
ISRO has signed a cooperative agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA). This renews the arrangements for cooperation between the two agencies in the peaceful uses of outer space for mutual benefit. ISRO Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan, chairman signed the cooperative agreement on behalf of ISRO while Jean-Pol Poncelet, director, strategy and external relations of ESA signed the agreement on behalf of Prof Antonio Rodota, director general of ESA.
The umbrella agreement enables ISRO and ESA to carry out programmes of common interest in space science and applications including communication, remote sensing for monitoring the environment and corresponding data processing, meteorology and navigation, and life and material sciences under microgravity conditions.
The agreement was signed at ISRO headquarters in Bangalore. ISRO and ESA have a long-standing cooperation. ISRO’s first experimental communication satellite (APPLE) was launched on board ESA’s Ariane Launch Vehicle in 1981. Ariane has also launched several INSATs of ISRO. Many ISRO scientists have received training in ESA’s laboratories. ISRO receives microwave remote sensing data from ESA’s ERS-1 and ERS-2 satellites which is used for several applications. ISRO has launched ESA’s PROBA satellite on board its PSLV in October 2001. The cooperative agreement will renew these activities.
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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.
