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Fox News signs fresh multi-year contract with Chris Wallace
MUMBAI: Fox News has signed a multi-year contract with Chris Wallace to continue anchoring Fox News Sunday.
However, the specific length and financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Wallace will be covering the changing balance of power in Washington, the 2012 presidential election and beyond.
Wallace‘s hour-long show that airs at 9 in the mornings on Sundays on Fox‘s broadcast net and re-airs later on Fox News Channel, predates FNC and shares some of its personalities with the cable, including Brit Hume and Juan Williams.
Washington-based Wallace will continue to contribute to political and election news coverage for Fox News. Last month Fox‘s news division secured FNC anchor Shepard Smith till the next presidential election and also renewed commentator and talk show host Laura Ingraham‘s contract earlier this month.
Before joining Fox in 2003, Wallace worked for 14 years at ABC News, where he held the post of senior correspondent for Primetime and was a substitute host for Nightline. His career in the news biz extends back to his teen years, when he worked as an assistant to Walter Cronkite during CBS‘ coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention.
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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.
