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Aaj Tak to telecast year end specials
NEW DELHI: Starting tomorrow, news channel Aaj Tak has a comprehensive programmes lined up for a quick recap of the year 2002. The finale Flashback Aaj Tak 2002 will be telecast on 31 December.
As a part of the programming strategy, a seven-minute capsule covering various topics inclusive of power games, elections, violence & terror, sports, business, cinema and newsmakers to recapitulate the happenings of the year 2002 will be telecast everyday.
Flashback Aaj Tak 2002 will be a one-hour programme aired on 31December at 11:00 pm and will sum up the happenings of the year.
Two special programmes, Seedhi Baat Flashback 2002 & Cinema Aaj Tak Flashback 2002., based on two weekly programmes on Aaj Tak will be also be aired on 25 December 9:30 pm and 27 December 9:30 pm respectively. The half-hour programmes will recaptulate the major interviews and stories covered on these programmes in the last year.
Speaking on these programming initiatives, Aaj Tak chief operating officer G Krishnan says,”It is our constant endeavour to provide our viewers with the best in news. Aaj Tak’s programming has been witness to constantly rising TRP’s. Flashback Aaj Tak is a much-awaited programme during the year-end, and enjoys a very high TRP amongst the various programmes in the same category.”
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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.
