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Assam on the rise News18 sets the stage for a future facing summit
MUMBAI: If Assam’s growth story has a next chapter, it is getting prime time billing. News18 Assam Northeast is set to host Rising Assam 2025 in Guwahati on 22 December, turning the spotlight on where the state has been and where it wants to go next.
Envisioned as a stocktake with a forward gaze, Rising Assam aims to unpack the state’s development journey while putting its ambitions, opportunities and policy priorities under the scanner. The event brings together political leadership and key decision-makers to discuss what is driving Assam’s momentum and what still needs fixing.
Taking centre stage will be chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who will attend the conclave as chief guest. The programme features two exclusive one-on-one conversations with the chief minister, each running for 30 minutes. The first will see him in discussion with Anand Narasimhan, managing editor and senior anchor, CNN-News18, followed by a second interaction with News18 Assam North East editor for Paragmoni Aditya.
Beyond the headline interviews, the agenda widens to include focused sessions with senior members of the Assam Cabinet, spanning portfolios that touch everyday life and long-term strategy alike. Ministers expected to take part include Chandra Mohan Patowary, Atul Bora, Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Jayanta Malla Baruah, Ashok Singhal and Rupesh Gowala, covering areas from environment, agriculture and tourism to health, urban affairs, labour welfare and border development.
With policy conversations, leadership perspectives and future priorities sharing the same stage, Rising Assam 2025 positions itself as more than a ceremonial meet, it is designed as a checkpoint on progress and a prompt for what comes next.
Viewers can watch Rising Assam 2025 live on News18 Assam Northeast on 22 December from 4.00 pm onwards, as Assam’s present meets its aspirations in real time.
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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.
