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Delhi CM to meet I&B minister on CAS
NEW DELHI: The last day of the year may just about witness another twist in the already twisted CAS tale.
Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit, after her flip-flop stance on conditional access, is slated to meet up with the information and broadcasting minister Ravi Shankar Prasad at 4 pm again today. This would be her second meeting with Prasad within a fortnight.
What is surprising is that coming along with Dixit — heading a Congress government in the apital — is a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and a Member of Parliament from one of the Delhi parliamentary seats, Vijay K Malhotra.
Both Dixit and Malhotra have been critical of the rollout of CAS in South Delhi areas, stating that in its present form, it is not consumer friendly.
A few days ago, Malhotra also wrote a letter to Prasad saying that CAS should be deferred in Delhi for a year.
With general elections looming large over the country, much ahead of the late 2004 polls as had been envisaged, consigning of CAS to the dustbin of history may end up becoming a populist measure for power and vote hungry politicians.
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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.
