News Broadcasting
MagnaQuest bags foreign order for CMB solution ‘MQSubscribe’
MUMBAI: The Seychelles based Triple-play operator Intelvision Ltd has selected MQSubscribe, the Convergent Customer Management & Billing (CMB) solution by MagnaQuest, to handle its requirements of billing and customer management for all the services offered to its subscribers.
As part of the deployment, MQSubscribe will be integrated with Middleware for Broadband services, VoIP Soft-switch, SIP server for VoIP services and a CA System for Pay TV services. Intelvision provides Pay TV, Broadband and VoIP services.
Intelvision CEO Trishend Kambaran said, “MagnaQuest’s track record, global presence, expertise in deploying solutions for the convergent media domain and the know-how of interfacing with broadband middleware, soft switches and CA Systems, gave us the confidence to choose them to support us in managing our operations.”
Intelvision is keen on leveraging the capabilities of MQSubscribe, to handle its PayTV, Broadband and VOIP billing needs, ensuring improved efficiency in operations. In effect, the MQSubscribe architecture enables seamless integration with CA System, Soft-switch and Middleware, states an official release.
MagnaQuest CEO Vijay Debbad said, “We are glad to be chosen by Intelvision Ltd to handle their operations including Pay TV, Internet and VOIP. MQSubscribe has evolved from just being a PayTV solution to one which can handle tri-media services. With this win, MagnaQuest has strengthened its position in Africa. We look forward to support Intelvision’s operations and future growth.”
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.
