News Broadcasting
Live Times launches Point Blank, Deepak Chaurasia’s no-holds-barred interview series
MUMBAI: Live Times, India’s first global multicast news hub, has unveiled Point Blank, a hard-hitting interview series fronted by veteran journalist Deepak Chaurasia. The weekly programme promises unscripted, straight-to-the-point exchanges with newsmakers—dispensing with rehearsed answers and demanding clear, accountable responses.
“In an era of predictable talking points, Point Blank is built to challenge every claim and cut through the noise,” said Live Times news director Deepak Chaurasia. Founder Dilip Singh added that the show reflects the channel’s belief that “truth belongs to the people” and must be freed from spin and hidden agendas.
Recent episodes have already delivered political candour. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnudeo Sai outlined a tough new anti-conversion law, claiming it would preserve social harmony and declaring the “backbone of Naxalism” broken. Union minister Chirag Paswan spoke openly about his ‘Bihar First, Bihari First’ vision, admitting past missteps and offering a rare, personal glimpse beyond his public image.
With its blend of fearless questioning, rigorous fact-checking and zero tolerance for evasion, Point Blank aims to be one of Live Times’ defining programmes. The channel says it will continue to hold the powerful to account and ensure public discourse is driven by facts, not rhetoric.
Point Blank airs exclusively on Live Times across DD Free Dish (100), Tata Play (539), Airtel Digital TV (385), Dish TV (665), Sikka Cable (519) and Jio TV (3069), and streams via Tata Play Mobile, Airtel Xstream, Dish TV Watcho, DD Waves and www.livetimes.news.
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.
