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Good Relations, The Flagship Group form alliance
PR consultancy Good Relations India Ltd. (GRI), has announced a strategic alliance with The Flagship Group of the UK. The Flagship Group has acquired a 51% stake in GRI, according to a company release.
Diana Soltmann, CEO of The Flagship Group, will join the board of GRI. Anthony Good remains chairman of GRI, having already assumed the position of group chairman of The Flagship Group, while Alpana Kar continues as chief executive. GRI’s core team, comprising Sudha Sarin, Rakhi Joshi and Vinod Moorthy will continue to work together.
Set up in 1988, GRI today has a client list that includes the information technology, hospitality, aviation, entertainment and financial services, the release says.
Commenting on GRI becoming part of The Flagship Group, Good has said: “Flagship and GRI share a range of similar clients and complement each other. By coming together and creating a larger resource pool, with expertise in various communication solutions, the ultimate benefit of knowledge will give our clients a strategic advantage in their markets.”
Flagship is a leading communications consultancy in the UK, with a turnover of over 5 million, specialising in marketing, public relations, political affairs and new media.
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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.
