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CTV to sell APTN Library materials to Canadian producers
MUMBAI: London-based Associate Press Television News (APTN) Library has agreed a mutual representation deal with CTV Archive Sales in Toronto, Canada.
The deal signifies that for the first time Canadian producers will be able to access APTN Library’s collection of international news, entertainment and sport through a Canadian source, informs an official communiqué.
APTN will also represent CTV material outside North America.
CTV Archive Sales director Carol Ashurst as quoted in the statement said, “This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to provide Canadian clients with an immense, cumulative library all in one place, while at the same time broadening international exposure and access to the CTV collection.”
CTV will sell APTN material to producers based in Canada, but with the ability to grant a worldwide licence. The release adds that as an APTN client, CTV has a ready-made collection of APTN material on-hand and will be adding more from the daily satellite feeds from APTN, the world’s leading video news agency.
The APTN Library also has a collection of CTV material and both sides will be adding more selected content.
CTV’s collection dates from 1962 and the network has a distinguished record of Canadian and international coverage, opening the first foreign news bureau in China in 1979.
It includes an extensive range of interviews from magazine and entertainment shows, plus sports including figure skating.
APTN head of content Christopher O’Hearn said, “CTV has an impressive collection of news, entertainment and sports footage from Canada and around the world. We look forward to offering their material to a wider international audience and giving Canadian producers better access to our collection.”
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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.
