News Broadcasting
Channel 7 creates ‘crime band’ for Mon-Fri
MUMBAI: With crime reporting becoming an important ingredient for all the news channels, Hindi news Channel 7 has now created an exclusive band — Crime Band — for its all crime shows, which will air from Monday to Friday at 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm.
From scams or financial frauds to the savagery of a love turned sour, from a look into the world of juvenile crime, an insight into the world of forensics, Channel 7 has it all, stated a statement issued by the channel.
Giraftaar, which will air from Monday and Friday at 10:30 pm, is a daily presentation of crime news in an innovative anchorless, dark and brooding film noir format. The shows like Raaz, Masoom, Deewangi will air from Monday to Firday at 11:30 pm.
The transformation of love to brutality is the central theme of the crime show Deewangi, which shows how some demented souls get obsessed with love and commit heinous crimes that border or cross the limits of sanity.
Raaz, the forensic show emphasises on how forensic science helps in nabbing the criminals and solving complex cases. Based on real life cases, the stories are re-created with the help of Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CBI Delhi) former Director Dr. V. N Sehgal.
Masoom, the juvenile crime program will air every Wednesday at 11 pm. The show charts out the murky world of adolescent crimes and presents some unnerving real life stories to the Indian television audience. Ek Aur Natwar, which will air on Thursday, has derived its name from Natwar Lal, the notorious scamster of yesteryears.
According to Channel 7 director Siddhartha Gupta, “Crime is a niche genre of its own. Crime is not just to just rape, murder, kidnapping and robberies, but a lot more. Apart from doing the regular daily crime news bulletin we also look at different aspects of crime… juvenile crimes, crimes of passion, intellectual frauds, forensic science usage in crime etc. Through this bouquet of five new crime shows, Channel 7 is giving a holistic perspective on every aspect of crime.”
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
