News Broadcasting
Aaj Tak claims exclusive coverage of major crime stories
MUMBAI: With a plethora of news channels dawning the indian television, competition is bound to scale new heights.
Aaj Tak claims it’s exclusive coverage on the Surendra Shetty case and Madhumita murder case has taken it way ahead of the other news channels in the country.
An official release states that Aaj Tak was the only channel that aired the taped conversation between Surendra Shetty and the underworld, Surendra Shetty and Pankaj Agarwal (Praful Sarees) and Pankaj Agarwal and the underworld, thus clearly establishing a nexus between Surendra Shetty and the underworld, and demonstrating how Pankaj Agarwal was subjected to arm-twisting through the underworld. These tapes were played exclusive on Aaj Tak on 19 May starting 7:00 am, adds the release.
The channel which was the first to conduct and air an interview with Pankaj Agarwal, also managed a breakthrough in the Madhumita Shukla murder case. The channel was able to lay its hands on the cell-phone records of Madhumita which clearly showed that Amar Mani Tripathi had made 22 calls on her phone the day she was murdered. This clearly negates all claims by Amar Mani that he has not been in touch with Madhumita in the last 3 years, the release adds.
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.
