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China govt. targets end-2006 launch for special kids channel
MUMBAI: Coming not-so-soon to TV screens in the People’s Republic of China, a kids channel created under the “guidance” of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
With the CPC and (by extension) the Chinese government showing great concern for the nation’s youth, China has ordered all its provincial TV stations to get ready with a special channel catering to children by the end of 2006.
The state Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has made it obligatory for TV stations to produce and broadcast “excellent” cartoons, movies, educational, entertainment and feature programs suitable for young viewers on the new channel.
There are 367 million children in China, which accounts for 28 per cent of the population. The new development is part of the CPC and the State Council’s package of proposals, issued in March, on improving the ethical, ideological and moral standards of children and young people across the country.
The Chinese government has been taking a lot of care these days to keep obscenity away from TV shows. Last month SARFT ordered TV stations nationwide to curtail air time for TV plays, movies and other programs that depict bloody, violent, homicidal and horror content.
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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.
