News Broadcasting
Doordarshan floats Rs 7 crore tender to modernise editing rooms
NEW DELHI: India’s public broadcaster is giving its editing rooms a digital makeover. Prasar Bharati has floated a fresh open e-tender to supply non-linear editing systems for the Doordarshan network, signalling a renewed push to modernise how the national broadcaster cuts, polishes and packages its content. The tender, issued on December 16, invites Indian manufacturers and suppliers to step in with new-age editing muscle.
At the heart of the plan is the procurement of 46 non-linear editing suites, along with a centralised licensing server, at an estimated cost of Rs 7 crore, inclusive of taxes. In plain terms, this is the kit that turns raw footage into watchable television, faster, cleaner and with fewer frayed nerves in the control room.
The bids will follow a two-stage process, with technical and financial submissions to be filed online through Prasar Bharati’s e-procurement portal. The technical bids are scheduled to be opened on January 19, 2026. An earnest money deposit of Rs 21 lakh has been set, while the delivery timeline is pegged at three months from the award of the contract.
Only Indian bidders are eligible, in line with government procurement rules, and the broadcaster has spelt out a long list of conditions covering everything from digital signatures to performance guarantees. Micro and small enterprises, however, get some breathing room, with exemptions on earnest money where applicable.
For Doordarshan, the tender is less about shiny new machines and more about keeping pace in a world where speed, clarity and workflow matter as much as the story itself. As screens multiply and attention spans shrink, the broadcaster is betting that better tools behind the scenes will help its content stay sharp on screen.
Tender documents and detailed specifications are available on the Prasar Bharati and government e-procurement portals, with pre-bid clarifications to follow as outlined in the notice.
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.
