News Broadcasting
Arnab quits Times Now; Twitter gets noisy
MUMBAI: When a man at the top of his game moves on, he is probably got a bigger game in mind. Love him or hate him, but, you cannot ignore him. He has transformed the way news is gathered, broadcast and consumed on Indian television.
Known for standing with his viewers, replacing discussions with his monologue brand of nationalism, Arnab Goswami, India’s preacher-in-chief, has bid adieu to Times Television Network. He was the editor-in-chief of Times Now and ET Now. The channel’s flagship primetime show at 9pm – The Newshour, was Goswami’s last as its anchor on Tuesday..
Goswami reportedly announced his resignation at an editorial meet on Tuesday morning.
With speculation rife everywhere about his next movement, some hint at his new independent media venture while some state that he is going to be the face of some other channel.
One thing is clear, from Wednesday, family dinner debates will be incomplete without him. The ‘loud’ news space, a niche which he championed, will be left with a void and the nation wants to know why…He made sure that even those who dislike his debates made themselves, secretly at times, available in front of their living room TV sets to enjoy the high-decibel show.
From what made him take this impending jump from the newsroom to what is next on the cards is still not clear. Although, right after this news broke, it took less than a minute for the Twitterati to erupt with reactions, both positive and negative. From observing a one-minute noise as a tribute to the anchor, to observing the 9-10 pm as the “Earth Day” post his resignation, following which, Twitter went berserk.
.@Amul_Coop retort on #ArnabGoswamiResigns from #Timesnow and it says it all 🙂 pic.twitter.com/z7q4idCyHM
— Kumar Manish (@kumarmanish9) November 1, 2016
End of an era with Arnab quitting Times Now. I shall observe one minute noise to mark the occasion.
— Rohan (@mojorojo) November 1, 2016
Arnab Goswami resigns from Times Now ! … We did it !#ArnabGoswami #TimesNow pic.twitter.com/y6ZjDGlCFZ
— Nikhil Sapre (@NSphd) November 1, 2016
Arnab quit Times Now. 9 PM to 10 PM will be observed as Earth Hour.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) November 1, 2016
Damn you, Arnab. Who will be the conscience of the ratings now?
— Madhu Menon (@madmanweb) November 1, 2016
Just spotted #ArnabGoswami outside the Times Now office. pic.twitter.com/xiiBe7CiWg
— East India Comedy (@EastIndiaComedy) November 1, 2016
#ArnabGoswami to start #BJPNOW new channel .
— Narendra Modi (@OfficeOfModi) November 1, 2016
You know #ArnabGoswami will take his audience along wherever he goes when it's him trending all eve & not his hashtags evn if its on terror.
— MaharaniOnWheels (@royally_fiery) November 1, 2016
Now who will shout recklessly on the top of the voice? #ArnabResigns#arnabgoswami #ArnabGoswamiResigns
— Sheila Dikshit (@SheilaDikhsit) November 1, 2016
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
