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Censor Board reconstituted
NEW DELHI: The Indian government’s fascination for the glitteratti continues and it shows in the reconstitution of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The new panel now includes film star-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha’s wife Poonam Sinha and industrliast Mukesh Ambani’s wife Neeta Ambani.
The information and broadcasting ministry has introduced new faces in the panel in exercise of the powers conferred by the sub section (I) of Section 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983 and in suppression of the earlier notifications relating to appointment of members.
The 24 new members are Mahendra Mohan, Jagabandhu Mishra, S V Sekhar, T R Jawahar, L Suresh, Ram Kumar, S Ramanujam, Dolendra Prasad, Chukkapalli Suresh, Lt. Gen. (Retd) M A Zaki, Srinath, Baby Ampatt, Ashim Mitra, Pattanakkadu Puroshothaman, Sanjiv Goenka, Prakash Narayan Singh, Shantanu Gogoi, Rajdutt Mayalu, Shekhar Suman, journalist Mrinal Pandey, Poonam Sinha, Neeta Ambani, Vijayalaxmi Vijaya Kumar and Dolly Sohi.
Earlier, in a controversial decision, the ministry had appointed film actress Raveena Tandon as the head of children’s film society.
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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.
