News Broadcasting
Adani Group looking to acquire stake is baseless, says NDTV
MUMBAI: It was in the month of July when news reports about a leading corporate house showing interest in acquiring news broadcaster New Delhi Television (NDTV) soared. The buzz had a positive impact on the shares of the news broadcaster, which hit its upper limit of approximately 20 per cent.
The news caught more fire, when business journalist Sucheta Dalal tweeted, “Sources say Adani has made a bid for #NDTV. Haggling about price. Stock shot up 20%. muzzling @madhukishwar & us to keep out bad news?”
NDTV refuted the report by issuing a statement to the BSE on 25 July evening. The statement said, “As part of its continuing business strategy to look for growth opportunities, the Company is constantly on the look out for and in discussions with potential partners in various capacities to further its business. The Company is not aware of any negotiations …”
Since no mention was made to Adani Group in the statement, the buzz about the company bidding for NDTV kept doing its rounds with more media reports coming out on the same.
The news broadcaster, in order to put a stop to any such news, has therefore once again issued a statement on 25 August. Says NDTV senior vice president corporate affairs Manisha Natarajan, “All and any reports of the Adani Group looking to acquire a stake in NDTV are utterly false and entirely baseless.”
“We request all media houses and publications to refrain from publishing any such motivated rumours,” she adds.
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.
