News Broadcasting
ABP Live drives into Maruti Suzuki dashboards with 24×7 news and podcasts
MUMBAI: ABP live, the digital arm of ABP network, has teamed up with Maruti Suzuki to bring round-the-clock news, podcasts and infotainment directly into car dashboards, making the morning commute a little less mundane.
The partnership makes ABP live the first Indian digital news publisher to be integrated natively into Maruti Suzuki’s in-car infotainment system, Maruti connect. Starting later this year, drivers will be able to tune into ABP News in Hindi, ABP Majha in Marathi and ABP Ananda in Bengali, alongside a slate of podcasts on culture, lifestyle and current affairs.
With more than 25 million Maruti vehicles already on the road, the tie-up promises to transform how Indians catch up with the world while on the move, whether stuck in Delhi’s gridlock or cruising down the Mumbai-Pune expressway.
ABP Network, chief executive, Sumanta Datta said, “Our collaboration is about much more than delivering content; it’s about creating convenience, credibility and connection. Whether drivers are facing city congestion or open highways, ABP Live ensures trusted news and engaging audio are always accessible.”
By embedding credible journalism into India’s largest car fleet, the partnership puts ABP Live at the wheel of connected mobility. For Maruti drivers, infotainment will no longer be an afterthought but part of the journey itself.
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.
