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IEC in Sports to mkt global TV rights for WC Swimming
NEW YORK: One of the biggest aquatic events World Cup Swimming kicked off this month Daejon, Korea. IEC in Sports represents the global television rights for this top World Cup series through various agreements with individual organisers, event companies and agencies.
An official release informs that World Cup Swimming is one of the oldest projects IEC has been involved with. Korea, South Africa and Russia are new stops for the eight leg series that runs from this month to February 2004. Each stop is a two or three day period and the competition format is the 25 metre short races.
There are 34 disciplines at each venue, 17 mens races and 17 womens races. IEC has secured television distribution on all continents for the series. IEC In Sports CEO Jonas Perrson added, “There are a dozen channels from around the world that will be broadcasting the series live or and delayed television pictures. With the Athens summer Olympics around the corner, the international focus on the World Cup series will do nothing but increase in the sport.”
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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.
