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HBO receives 124 Emmy nominations
MUMBAI: If there is a consistent factor about the Emmies then it is that HBO bags the most nominations. For the fourth year in a row, the network is leading with a record haul of 124 nominations.
The miniseries Angels in America, which earlier this year decimated the competition in the Golden Globe Awards and the Screen Actors Guild ceremony, received 21 nominations. Meanwhile, the gangster saga The Sopranos leads in the television shows category with 20 nominations
Angels in America looks at life in the US in the 1980’s during the Reagan era. Justin Kirk, Ben Shenkman, Patrick Wilson and Jeffrey Wright were all nominated in the supporting actor in a miniseries or movie category.
Tony Kushner, who wrote the script from his play, has also been nominated in the writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic special category.
As reported earlier by indiantelevision.com, the 56th annual prime time Emmy Awards will take place on 19 September at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It will air live in the US on ABC.
Fox was a distant second to HBO with 31 nominations. NBC’s White House drama The West Wing got 12 nominations. In India the show airs on Zee English.
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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.
