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Hathway set to launch channel for Bangalore
Rajan Raheja promoted Hathway Cable & Datacom, a cable TV network in which Star India has a 26 per cent stake, will soon be launching C- Bangalore, a local channel for the city of Bangalore.
Though officials would not put a definite date for the launch, if all goes according to plan, C- Bangalore is expected to star airing before the end of next week. The channel, to be broadcast through Hathways cable network, will be exclusive to subscribers in the city. Hathway claims a strong presence in Bangalore with a substantial market share in the city.
Programmingwise, the channels main focus will be on local & regional content. Its 16 hours of programming daily will have three movies daily in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi supplied by Hathway’s own library. C-Bangalore also plans to have live programmes like talk shows & music shows. These will be interactive in nature with the viewer getting to put forth his requests and questions online.
Channel telecast will be from Hathways headend located at Shree Complex, St. Johns Road in Bangalore. This state of the art head end went operational in August 2001, officials say. The headend provides more than 75 channels to the entire city with a single headend infrastructure backed with a fiber optic ring.
Hathway also provides broadband internet (Hathway Cable Internet) through its network and has more than 1,000 cable Internet subscribers in the city. The service is being made available to corporate houses, educational institutes, cyber cafes, SOHOs & residences. Currently Hathways Internet service is available in Koramangla, Fraser Town, MG Road, Cook Town, Ulsoor, Basavangudi, Jayanagar, & Banashankari areas of Bangalore.
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.
