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India Today Group rings NSE bell to mark 50 years of journalism
MUMBAI: The India Today Group marked its golden jubilee with a ceremonial bell-ringing at the National Stock Exchange, celebrating five decades of reportage, scrutiny and public-interest journalism.
Chairman Aroon Purie, vice chairperson and managing director Kalli Purie, group CEO Dinesh Bhatia and NSE managing director and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan jointly rang the bell at the Exchange’s atrium, underscoring a milestone in the group’s 50-year journey.
Aroon Purie said the honour was symbolic, noting that a nation’s health relies on strong institutions. “Institutions like the NSE build that strength, and institutions like India Today safeguard it with truth, transparency and trust,” he said.
Kalli Purie reflected on the group’s mission since its first issue in December 1975. She said journalism at the group is now “digitally empowered, where storytelling transcends platforms and credibility, not clicks, is the most valuable currency”. She added that the group remains committed to asking difficult questions and serving the public with integrity.
For half a century, India Today has chronicled political turning points and national transitions across eleven prime ministers, fifteen governments and more than 350 elections. It has reported from conflict zones, exposed major scams and traced India’s rise on the global stage. Its recent interview with president Vladimir Putin, the group said, reinforced the belief that institutions stay relevant only when they evolve.
To mark the anniversary, the group unveiled five commemorative films, each capturing a decade of its evolution, along with a special teaser, a brand film and a golden-jubilee logo.
The ceremony closed on a celebratory note, signalling both the start of the group’s jubilee year and its continued commitment to shaping informed public debate.
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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.
