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CNBC TV18 to review biggest happenings of the year
MUMBAI: CNBC TV18 is closing 2007 with a bouquet of special programmes that will recap the biggest happenings of the action-packed year. The programmes will picture India in the glory it gathered through the year, a definitive perspective and a focus on various aspects that have made news this year.
On 26 December at 10.30 pm, a special bulletin Corporate News of the Year will review the year that corporate India could well call a ‘red letter year’ as it went about brokering the largest ever deals.
Young Turks Special at 7:30 pm on 27 December will be a year-end special with extraordinary young achievers of India.
On 28 December at 10.30 pm, Storyboard Special will review the strengths and weaknesses of the campaigns targeted at the consumers throughout the year.
Markets in a two-part series on 31 December and 1 January, will showcase how the year took a leap from 15,000 to 20,000.
Global CEO will have anchor Shereen Bhan in conversation with some of the biggest names from fortune global forum, in a three-part series from 1-3 January at 7:30 pm.
In Policy Battleground, Shereen Bhan will bring a critical look at the governmental policies from special economic zones (SEZs) to telecom industry. The special programme will be on 2 January at 10:30 pm.
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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.
