News Broadcasting
France to launch intl news channel next year
MUMBAI: France has given the nod for an international television news channel to start broadcasting in French by the end of next year. The aim is to spread the country’s vision to the world.
Media reports indicate that CFII will carry the values of France and its vision of the world everywhere on the globe.
The idea was introduced and promoted by the French president Jacques Chirac, and it was highlighted in the run up to war in Iraq, due to Paris’ opposition to US-led conflict. The French cabinet argues the new French channel would promote a vision of a multipolar world that is not dominated by one superpower, and will put the country at the forefront of the global battle of images.
The new channel, with 240 staff, will initially broadcast to Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and later possibly expand to Asia, the US and South America. The state will fund the channel under an agreement lasting until 2010. Thirty million euros in credits have been set aside in the 2005 budget and €65 million in the 2006 budget.
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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.
