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BCCI asked to file affidavit on fresh telecast tenders
MUMBAI: The Delhi High Court today asked Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to place on record its decision to invite fresh tenders for grant of telecast / broadcast rights in India for the next five years.
The directive came from a Division Bench of justice MK Sharma and justice Sanjiv Khanna. The Bench has been hearing a petition filed by Zee Televisions challenging BCCI’s earlier tender condition as arbitrary and aimed at ousting Indian bidders.
According to a PTI report, the court asked BCCI to file an undertaking with regard to the said decision and posted the matter for further hearing on 16 December. The court was responding to Zee counsel Rajiv Nayar’s submission that the BCCI’s decision to invite fresh bids is placed on record on an affidavit.
Earlier, the BCCI counsel G L Sanghvi had asked the court to dispose off Zee’s petition since the board has already taken a decision to invite fresh bidding.
In a separate ruling, the Supreme Court declined to entertain any further argument relating to the recently concluded BCCI elections that saw the ouster of the Jagmohan Dalmiya faction from the seat of power.
PTI quotes a Bench comprising Justice SB Sinha and Jusice PK Balasubramanyan as saying that any questions or objections pertaining to the report submitted by observer T S Krishnamurthy, could be raised at an appropriate forum.
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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.
