News Broadcasting
ABP garners 271 million viewership on Ayodhya verdict day
MUMBAI: Committed towards bringing vital information to its viewers on a real time basis, India’s most trusted media conglomerate – ABP News Network has yet again topped the charts with a gross viewership of 271 Million in the 46th week of 2019. (Source: BARC; TG- ABC 15+; Mkt:HSM; Weekly GVMs).
With its minute-to-minute updates, of each and every issue to delivering analysis and comprehensive insights on salient policies, ABP News ensured all its viewers were well-informed.
As per the BARC data, ABP news has maintained its supremacy during the prime-time hours for the crucial week of November 9 to November 15, 2019 in delivering each and every key fact of the nation’s pressing issues. These include Ayodhya Verdict, Maharashtra Political Crisis and Supreme Court’s Rafale Verdict, among others.
Speaking on the success, Mr. Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network said, “This data is a reiteration of our commitment and dedicated towards updating our viewers on a real time basis. It proves our dominance in the television landscape and affirms our content as reliable, unique and preferable. I am delighted to see that our efforts and hard work have garnered the trust of millions of viewers. Keeping the momentum going, our goal is to ensure the same credibility to our viewers and be the vanguard of ethical journalism.”
Last month during the elections in Maharashtra and Haryana, ABP had earned the recognition of being the most prominent source of information in providing minute to minute updates of the states, rallies and the movements.
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.
