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Aaj Tak to hold political conclave for Bihar elections
MUMBAI: The political news event Panchayat Aaj Tak is back to set the tone of the Bihar elections. The event will make sense of the political environment ahead of the critical Bihar elections.
The Conclave is scheduled for 15 September in Patna and will see top political faces discussing issues in the nation’s most gripping state election.
The lineup of the speakers will include Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, President RJD and former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.
The other stalwarts at the conclave in Patna will witness the likes of Minister of Communications & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad, MoS for Human Resource Development Upendra Kushwaha, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi amongst others.
The political leadership from the ruling and opposition parties besides other personalities from the Bihar political landscape will discuss the state’s biggest issues in the run up to the elections.
The day is expected to see heated debates on various topics that will add perspective to the state politics and the choice ahead for voters.
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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.
