News Broadcasting
CNN-IBN & IBN7 score big with World Cup contests
MUMBAI: Throughout the duration of the Cricket World Cup, CNN-IBN & IBN7 brought a delectable fare of coverage on the tournament. The channels launched a series of contests that allowed both advertisers and viewers to take centre stage. Specifically, advertisers are being offered an exclusive opportunity to dine and interact with such legends of the game as – Kris Srikanth, Ricky Ponting, Zaheer Abbas, Chris Harris and Kiran More.
Additionally, CNN-IBN & IBN7 have also launched Cup Quiz With Cheeka and #Cricfie. Cup Quiz With Cheeka is a cricket quiz on-air and on social media wherein participants need to answer questions related to past cricket world cups, asked by the former India captain and chairman of selectors Srikanth.
#Cricfie is a contest running on IBN7 wherein the channel is calling for selfies with quirky captions wishing and cheering for Team India to be shared on Facebook page or the Twitter handle of IBN7. The top Cricfies will be printed, framed and sent back to participants duly autographed by the channel’s panel of experts.
While the extensive programming providing viewers with a 360 degree view of this mega cricketing event will continue till the end, CNN-IBN & IBN7’s special viewer and trade engagement activities will add another dimension to its coverage.
News Broadcasting
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.
