News Broadcasting
Hathway Cable removes NDTV India from popular channel packs
Mumbai: Hindi news channel NDTV India has been removed from popular channel packs offered by cable TV operator Hathway Cable and Datacom, the channel has said.
The channel tweeted the development on 3 September via its Twitter handle asking customers of the cable operator to call the customer service number and ask why NDTV India channel has been removed. It also asked them to tweet to the cable provider using their official Twitter handle.
The call was taken up by NDTV Convergence, head, Suparna Singh and NDTV India, senior executive editor, Ravish Kumar. At the time of filing this report, the Twitter posts have gone viral garnering thousands of views, likes and retweets.
The situation escalated further when Ravish Kumar shared a video clip that has been shared across NDTV’s social media handles.
.@ndtvindia removed by @HathwayCableTV from some popular packs. Our team talking to them to resolve this. To support @ndtvindia, pls tweet @HathwayCableTV or call them : 1800 4197 900; 0120 6836401
— Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) September 3, 2021
.@ndtvindia को @HathwayCableTV अपने पोपुलर पैक से हटा दिया। हम बात से समाधान का प्रयास कर रहे हैं। आपके केबल में @ndtvindia नहीं आ रहा है तो @HathwayCableTV को ट्वीट कीजिए और इन नंबरों पर फ़ोन कर चैनल का कनेक्शन माँगिए। 1800 4197 900; 0120 6836401
— ravish kumar (@ravishndtv) September 3, 2021
“Often TV News channels are removed from the channel packs citing operational bottlenecks. However, this matter is different,” said Kumar on his Prime Time Show. “There is a lot of effort that goes into preparing the programming for NDTV. This programme is not conjured out of thin air. The effort that goes into producing the primetime shows, there are thousands of words that are typed from the morning 7 a.m till the evening 10 p.m, which I do myself. We have a small team that puts in a lot of effort.”
Hathway Cable ने लोकप्रिय पैकों से NDTV इंडिया को हटाया, देखें रवीश कुमार का दर्शकों को संदेश…@NDTVIndia का समर्थन करने के लिए, कृपया @HathwayCableTV को ट्विटर पर ट्वीट करें, या उन्हें कॉल करें: 1800 4197 900; 0120 6836401 pic.twitter.com/RPx8TjEKA0
— NDTV India (@ndtvindia) September 3, 2021
Kumar said it is not good when the programming that is created with so much effort is not able to reach the viewer because of the hurdles imposed by others. “We will continue to work. Today’s programme will not reach you. Yet, when history will look back, it will note that this was the only programme worth watching,” he said.
On 4 September, Hathway Cable issued a statement, “The NDTV News channel is available for all Hathway Subscribers. Our customers can easily subscribe to the channel as per their requirements.”
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.
