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Citi-wise list of FM channels put on bid for Phase II of private FM Radio Broadcasting
A. FM Channels in cities where common infrastructure will be created by the Government.
The list of City/State/Union Territory and the number of Channels available for bidding
Category – A+
1 Chennai 6
2 Delhi 6
3 Kolkata 5
4 Mumbai 5
Category – A
5 Bangalore Karnataka 7
6 Hyderabad A.P. 7
7 Jaipur Rajasthan 5
8 Pune Maharashtra 3
9 Surat Gujarat 4
Total 48
B. FM Channels in cities where Broadcasters will share common infrastructures on Prasar Bharati towers.
The list of City/State/Union Territory and the number of Channels available for bidding
Category – A
10 Ahmedabad Gujarat 5
11 Lucknow U.P. 2
12 Nagpur Maharashtra 6
13 Kanpur U.P. 3
Category – B
14 Agra U.P. 3
15 Allahabad U.P. 4
16 Amritsar Punjab 4
17 Asansol W.B. 2
18 Bhopal M.P. 4
19 Cochin Kerala 3
20 Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 3
21 Indore M.P. 3
22 Jabalpur M.P. 4
23 Jamshedpur Jharkhand 4
24 Patna Bihar 4
25 Rajkot Gujarat 3
26 Vadodra Gujarat 4
27 Varanasi U.P. 4
28 Vijayawada A.P. 2
29 Vishakapatnam A.P. 3
30 Madurai Tamil Nadu 3
Category – C
31 Ahmednagar Maharashtra 3
32 Ajmer Rajasthan 4
33 Akola Maharashtra 4
34 Aligarh U.P. 2
35 Aurangabad Maharashtra 3
36 Bareily U.P. 4
37 Bhubneshwar/ Cuttack Orissa 4
38 Bilaspur Chatisgarh 4
39 Dhule Maharashtra 2
40 Gorakhpur U.P. 4
41 Gulbarga Karnataka 4
42 Guwhati Assam 4
43 Gwalior M.P. 4
44 Jalandhar Punjab 4
45 Jalgaon Maharashtra 4
46 Jammu J&K 3
47 Jhansi U.P. 4
48 Jodhpur Rajasthan 4
49 Kannur Kerala 4
50 Kolhapur Maharashtra 2
51 Mangalore Karnataka 4
52 Muzzafarpur Bihar 4
53 Mysore Karnataka 4
54 Nanded Maharashtra 4
55 Nasik Maharashtra 2
56 Patiala Punjab 4
57 Pondicherry Pondicherry 3
58 Raipur Chattisgarh 4
59 Rajamundri A.P. 4
60 Ranchi Jharkhand 4
61 Sagar M.P. 4
62 Sholapur Maharashtra 3
63 Siliguri W.B. 4
64 Srinagar J&K 4
65 Tiruchy Tamil Nadu 4
66 Tirunelveli Tamil nadu 3
67 Tirupati A.P. 2
68 Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 4
69 Warangal A.P. 4
70 Bikaner Rajasthan 4
71 Kota Rajasthan 4
72 Kozhikode Kerala 2
73 Rourkela Orissa 4
74 Sangali Maharashtra 2
75 Trissur Kerala 4
76 Tuticorin Tamil Nadu 4
77 Udaipur Rajasthan 4
Category – D
78 Agartala Tripura 4
79 Aizwal Mizoram 4
80 Gangtok Sikkim 4
81 Hissar Haryana 4
82 Imphal Manipur 4
83 Itanagar Arunachal 4
84 Kohima Nagaland 4
85 Panaji Goa 3
86 Shillong Meghalaya 4
87 Shimla H.P. 4
88 Daman Daman & Diu 2
89 Karnal Haryana 2
90 Port Blair A&Nicobar 4
Total 288
Grand Total 336
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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.
