News Broadcasting
Live Times hits 500 million views news hub surges
MUMBAI: Live Times, has achieved 500 million views in just 200 days, demonstrating significant audience trust and demand for fact-based journalism. This milestone underscores the channel’s growing influence and its commitment to delivering accurate and authentic news.
In the Delhi market, Live Times has secured a Gross Rating Point (GRP) of 2.3 and an Average Time Spent (ATS) of 16 minutes in Week six, highlighting its increasing audience engagement. The channel maintains an average time spent of over 12 minutes across viewer segments, exceeding 16 minutes in some, indicating deep and meaningful audience interaction.
This achievement reflects Live Times’ emergence as a credible source of news and information in India. The channel remains dedicated to delivering truthful content and supporting core democratic values.
Live Times founder Dilip Kumar Singh expressed, “Feeling more humbled, with such a large number of viewers placing their trust with Live Times. These numbers are huge encouragement to Our mission of delivering truth. This achievement belongs to our viewers alone. At Live Times, we stand committed to provide authentic and impactful news and information that continues to empowers citizens.”
Live Times is accessible across multiple platforms, including Tata Play (Channel 539), DishTV (Channel 665), Airtel Digital TV (Channel 385), Jio TV (Channel 3069), and Sikka Cable TV (Channel 319).
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.
