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Chandra resigns as managing director of Zee Telefilms
MUMBAI: Having strengthened the executive management team, Zee Telefilms Ltd CMD Subhash Chandra has decided to relinquish the position of managing director.
He, however, will continue to be the non-executive chairman and principal promoter of Zee Telefilms.
Chandra’s decision to exit as MD comes a year after Pradeep Guha was appointed as Zee Telefilms CEO. Also, Punit Goenka (son of Chandra) and Laxmi N Goel (brother of Chandra) were appointed as Whole-time Directors early this year.
“In view of the strengthening of the executive management by the appointment of Whole-time Directors and the CEO, Chandra has relinquished his office of managing director,” Zee Telefilms today informed the BSE.
S P Talwar, one of the non-executive independent directors, has resigned as director due to personal reasons, Zee said.
A couple of years back, Chandra had decided to run the company at the operational level as well after the exit of Zee Telefilms CEO Sandeep Goyal. During that period he also brought back his brothers Jawahar and Laxmi Goel to manage Siticable and news businesses of Zee.
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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.
