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Kerala HC dismisses Media One’s plea against order barring transmission
Mumbai: The Kerala high court on Tuesday dismissed the petition of Malayalam news channel Media One TV challenging the government’s order barring its transmission after the ministry of home affairs refused security clearance for renewal of the channel’s license.
The bench of Justice N Nagaresh dismissed the appeal after going through the files submitted by the ministry of home affairs following the ban order issued by the ministry of information and broadcasting. The court observed that there are sufficient grounds for denying permission for the renewal of the channel’s license.
Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd which operates the channel MediaOne had applied for renewal of permission on 3 May 2021 was denied security clearance by the ministry of home affairs. In response to a show-cause notice sent by the I&B ministry, the company mentioned that they are “unaware of the grounds for denial of security clearance.”
According to the I&B ministry order, clause 9.2 of the uplinking guidelines stipulates that security clearance of a company and its directors is a prerequisite condition for grant of permission for TV channels which is up for renewal every ten years.
Subsequently, MediaOne posted a statement on its social media handles stating that it would take legal steps against the I&B ministry’s order. This is the second time that the MediaOne channel has been barred from airing. In March 2020, Asianet News and MediaOne TV had been barred for 48 hours by the I&B ministry citing security concerns.
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.
