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ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 to honour industry trailblazers
MUMBAI: ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 is set to make its grand debut on 25 February 2025, in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and visionaries to discuss India’s roadmap to a $5 trillion economy by 2030. This premier platform will foster strategic discussions, collaborative initiatives, and recognition of outstanding contributions that drive the nation’s progress.
Setting the tone for thought leadership, the event will feature a keynote address by Jitendra Singh, Union MoS (Ind. Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, PP/ DoPT, Atomic Energy, and Space. Adding to the gravitas, over 90 categories of achievers will be honoured for their groundbreaking contributions across diverse industries.
The ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 will host expert panels, fireside chats, and high-impact discussions on India’s global competitiveness in manufacturing and investment, the real estate boom, the AI revolution in Industry 4.0, and the future of healthcare innovations.
Adding a wealth of insight, former union minister & tech investor Rajeev Chandrasekhar will explore the ‘Roadmap for India to Stay Ahead of the AI Curve’, while governor of Arunachal Pradesh lieutenant general K. T. Parnaik will present his vision on ‘Fast Track to Top 3’.
This power-packed gathering will feature leading voices, including Somany Ceramics MD Abhishek Somany; Niti Aayog director, senior specialist – Viksit Bharat planning Shashank Shah; ICMR scientist G & head descriptive research division Kamini Walia; Healthians founder Deepak Sahni; and Infoedge co-founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani.
ETNOW.in Business Conclave & Awards 2025 is backed by industry titans—Spacewood Office Solutions (powered by partner), DeliverIt (silver partner), and LIC HFL (home loan partner). The event will be live-streamed on ET Now’s YouTube channel from 11 am onwards.
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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.
