News Broadcasting
ABP News appoints Sant Prasad Rai as SVP of news & production
Mumbai: ABP News has appointed Sant Prasad Rai as senior vice president of news and production.
He brings with him an experience of over two decades. In his new role, Rai will be responsible for all content on ABP News.
Rajiv Khandekar has been elevated as EVP – News & Production of ABP News and ABP Majha. Taking up the new position, Khandekar will be responsible for setting the editorial direction & chairing editorial meetings for ABP News.
Talking about the appointments, ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey said, “It is with great pleasure that I announce that Sant Prasad Rai is joining ABP News as senior vice president of news & production. Rai brings with him over two decades of experience and I am confident that his expertise will be of great value to the channel as we work towards our goals.”
“Additionally, I am pleased to announce that Rajiv Khandekar has been promoted from the post of senior vice president of news & programming for ABP Majha to the post of executive vice president of news and production for ABP News and ABP Majha. In this role, Khandekar will be responsible for setting the editorial direction and chairing editorial meetings for ABP News. We would like to thank Sumit Awasthi for his contributions as vice president of news and production for ABP News. Awasthi has been a great asset to the team and will continue to work with us as a lead anchor and host of the 8 pm slot on ABP News. We are excited to have Sant Prasad Rai, Rajiv Khandekar and Sumit Awasthi with us and look forward to continued success in the times to come,” he added.
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.
