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NDTV resolutions confirm re-appointment of Roys & sale of subsidiaries
MUMBAI: NDTV, in a communique to the secretary, BSE Limited, and assistant VP, Listing Department, National Stock Exchange of India, signed by the company secretary Navneet Raghuvanshi, confirmed that four special resolutions as mentioned in the Postal Ballot Notice dated 11 May, 2017, have been passed by the members through postal ballot (including e-voling) with the requisite majority.
The resolutions were: Re-appointment of Prannoy Roy as the executive co-chairperson of the company and payment of remuneration, re-appointment of Radhika Roy as the executive co-chairperson of the company and payment of remuneration, sale of entire equity stake by NDTV Lifestyle Holdings Limited, NDTV Convergence Limited and NDTV Worldwide Limited, each a material subsidiary of the Company, in NDTV Ethnic Retail Limited, another material subsidiary of the company, to Nameh Hotels & Resorts Private Limited and sale of 2% equity stake by NDTV Networks Limited, a material subsidiary of t he company, in NDTV Lifestyle Holdings Limited (Lifestyle Holdings), another material subsidiary of the Company, to Nameh Hotels & Resorts Private Limited and thereby ceasing the control over Lifestyle Holdings and NDTV Lifestyle Limited, another material subsidiary of the company.
Practicing company secretaries Hemant Kumar Singh and Prashant Kumar Balodia were appointed as the scrutinizer(s) by the company to conduct the postal ballot (including e-voting) process in fair and transparent manner. They submitted their report on 23 June, 2017.
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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.
