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I&B, Tourism Ministry work jointly to promote film tourism
NEW DELHI: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has promoted Incredible India and Cinemas of India as a sub-brand of Incredible India at four international festivals since it entered into an agreement with the Tourism Ministry in February 2012.
These are the Cannes Film Festivals in 2012 and 2013, the European Film Market in Berlin, and the International Film Festival of India in Goa in 2012.
Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi told Parliament that I&B Ministry had constituted on 15 April 2013 an Inter-Ministerial Committee for promotion and facilitation of film production with the objective to facilitate shooting permission in India.
The MoU on 16 February 2012 was to create and build upon a film tourism vertical of ‘Incredible India Campaign’ by promoting Cinemas of India as a sub-brand of Incredible India, with emphasis on its linguistic/cultural/regional diversity.
The aim was also to promote India as a film destination, both for international and domestic film producers; participate in various international and domestic film festivals, markets and events; frame policies and guidelines for facilitating shooting of international films in India; maintain dialogue with the state governments and union territory administrations for development of locations for film shooting and promotion of tourism; and constitute a national level committee for coordination with various stakeholders for promotion of India as film and tourism destination and for facilitating visas for film units from overseas.
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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.
