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BBC World’s revamped ‘Click Online’ airs in January
MUMBAI: From 5 January 2006, BBC World’s weekly technology programme Click Online will be re-launched with a new name, look and presenter. Spencer Kelly, who is currently a reporter on the programme, will take over as the main presenter.
Click will report from leading industry exhibitions and conferences to give audiences an insight into the technologies about to enter the marketplace. It will also offer practical computing and technical advice, as well as acting as a trusted guide to outstanding websites. Click will be first broadcast on BBC World every Thursday with four repeats during the week.
Kelly says, “Our new 30-minute programme will offer a comprehensive guide to the latest innovations and developments in computing, mobile communications and gadgets. We’ll also have analysis of the wider technological issues, plus interviews that will challenge business, industry and political leaders, whose decisions can affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the globe.”
The Click microsite will also show the programme in full each week – bbcworld.com/click – and will offer background information on all of the topics covered on-air, plus online archive with clips and text from previous shows.
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.
