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COO Chauhan to lead Republic TV’s digital venture, formal announcement on 6 July (updated)
MUMBAI: Senior journalist-turned entrepreneur Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV has announced the forthcoming launch of what it called “the largest conglomerate on digital news’ — republicworld.com.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani said that the incumbent COO Jay Chauhan would lead the digital venture. “We are planning to make a formal announcement on 6 July — the logistics are being worked out,” the CEO said.
Republic TV has uploaded on its Facebook page a video it has shot with actress Kangana Ranaut. “It’s a vertical video optimised for mobile,” Khanchandani said in a call from Delhi.
Earlier, at Zee Melt in Mumbai., Republic TV had announced the launch of VR television for what it called ‘for the first-ever time in India’. Republic TV editor Goswami had then said that VR would have a separate and original feed on Republic World digital platform.
Republic World was said to have tied up with American and Canadian companies on the technology front. Virtual Reality (VR) is the computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.
Chauhan had then said that Virtual Reality was the first of Republic TV’s initiatives to bring new content experiences to the audience.
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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.
