News Broadcasting
News Broadcasters Association inducts four members in the body
MUMBAI: The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has inducted four new members in the body. They are Dr Nazim Zaidi, Stuti Kacker, Zohra Chatterji and Navtej Sarna, a press statement said.
The four new members will be replacing the old members — Nitin Desai, Dr S Y Quraishi, Leela Ponappa and Vijayalakshmi Chhabra, whose terms at the NBA have ended.
Dr Nasim Zaidi, IAS from 1976 batch of the UP cadre, served as the 20th Chief Election Commissioner of India from 2015 to 2017 after earlier working as Election Commissioner from 2012 to 2015.
Stuti Narain Kacker, IAS from the 1978 batch of the UP cadre. In 36 years of service, she held progressively responsible positions in the state and centre. She became secretary to the government of India, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Zohra Chatterji, IAS from the 1979 batch of the UP cadre. In July 2014 she retired as secretary, Ministry of Textiles in the government of India.
Navtej Sarna was India’s ambassador to the United States till December 2018. He also served as India’s high commissioner to the UK, ambassador to the state of Israel and secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs.
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.
