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Budget ignores broadcast sector: Anshuman Misra
MUMBAI: Turner International’s MD Anshuman Misra has expressed disappointment with the budget as reagrds the entertainment sector.
He said,” The government has not paid any heed to the requests of the broadcasting industry on service tax issue and raised it is a worrisome factor. Especially for a nascent industry like ours in India. We were hoping that the issue of five per cent tax would be addressed, but not this way. There is also the initial feeling that there is nothing in the budget in the form of duty rationalisation on components for set-top boxes. With conditonal access system regime about to be put in force, it was hoped that keeping in mind the financial burden on the consumers, the government would look into the issue and reduce the duties.”
Misra said that the budget was a letdown in light of the fact that one section of the government had said that the media and entertainment industry would be given a major fillip. On a more positive note, Misra noted that the finance minister touched upon several important factors like health and infrastrucuture and all these bode well for the country in the long run. “It is a forward-looking budget in a way, if we are not narrow enough to think only about our particular industry,” Misra said.
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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.
