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Delhi HC orders suspension of websites infringing Aaj Tak trademark
Mumbai: The Delhi high court has directed digital media platforms Google and Facebook to suspend the domain names and web platforms of a number of websites for infringing the “Aaj Tak” trademark, according to a report by Bar and Bench.
The order was passed by the single judge bench held by Justice Suresh Kumar Sait in a suit filed by Living Media India Ltd, a parent company of Aaj Tak. The court also extended the previously granted interim injunction passed against the websites in question.
The HC order has restrained four websites from using the “Aaj Tak” trademark and observed that “the extensive and awareness of the plaintiffs’ trademarks and device/composite mark is apparent if one were to take into account the figures concerning turnover and advertisement spend set out in the plaint”, according to the report.
During a previous hearing, senior advocate Darpan Wadhwa, appearing on behalf of Aaj Tak, had sought leave from the court to file for relief seeking similar orders against other rogue websites that emerged. Consequently, the plaintiffs sought impleadment of several additional websites and prayed for suspension of their domain names.
The single judge bench concluded that the proposed defendants were “necessary parties for just adjudication of this case and if they are not impleaded, prima facie it will amount to immense loss of goodwill and reputation on account of the unlawful activities of these proposed defendants.”
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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.
