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CNN-News18 & News18 india line up extensive Budget Day coverage
Union Budget 2018 holds special significance as this will be the first budget post the implementation of Goods and Services Tax. It will also be important as this is likely to be the last full budget of PM Modi Government before General Elections 2019. To analyse and decode the Budget this year, CNN-News18 and News18 India will bring comprehensive coverage of the same on 1st February with programming titled ‘Budget Before Ballot – Eye on 2019’ and ‘2019 Wala Budget’ respectively.
Commencing at 8AM in the morning, this special coverage will conclude a series of pre-budget shows that captured the expectations of and suggestions from viewers. In addition to the live telecast of the Budget speech on both the channels, the programming led by channels’ editorial team, i.e., Bhupendra Chaubey on CNN-News18 and Kishore Ajwani and Sumit Awasthi on News18 India will analyse the implications and likely impact of the same in detail. Apart from the channel’s anchors and reporters, a power packed panel of top experts and renowned economists will also be a part of the channel’s programming and help in articulating key takeaways for the viewers.
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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.
