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Chandra promises to furnish details on foreign holdings to ED in two weeks
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said it saw no need to involve itself any further in a dispute between the Zee Group chairman Subhash Chandra and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the one hand and the Income Tax Department on the other after his counsel committed to file replies to ED queries within two weeks.
Chandra has been accused of violations under the Foreign Exchange Regulations Act (FERA) as well as the Income Tax Act, according to the Press Trust of India.
The ED queries relate to Chandra’s passport, original intimation by him to the companies in which he was a director and copies of the company board’s resolutions for audited balance sheets showing acknowledgement of his status as an NRI director. Chandra was also required to provide details of all assets acquired outside India as well as details of share debentures, movable and immovable properties acquired after becoming an NRI.
Zee’s counsel told the court that complete details as required by the ED would be supplied within two weeks.
FINANCIAL RESULTS: In another development meanwhile, Zee Telefilms has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that it will publish its audited financial results for the year ended 31 March on or before 30 June.
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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.
