News Broadcasting
NDTV World, Aaj Tak’s English sister channel also await uplinking okay
MUMBAI: It is not just Star News that is awaiting uplinkng clearance, information and broadcasting minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, informed the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) in a written reply today.
India Today group’s English News Channel, and Prannoy Roy’s NDTV World are also among the 24-hour news channels awaiting the government’s clearance for uplinking from India, a Press Trust of India report quoted Prasad as saying today.
While India Today’s Hindi channel Aaj Tak is already being uplinked from the country, the Government has permitted one news channel from New Delhi Television Ltd to uplink from India but is still examining the proposal for another channel NDTV World, Prasad said.
Further, proposals of BBC, Star News Broadcasting and Independent News Service (for channel called India TV) were still being examined, he added.
Responding to a query fro Manoj Bhattacharya on what steps have been taken to safeguard the country’s security, cultural heritage and sensitivity in case permission is granted to foreign channels to uplink, the minister said the policy of uplinking of foreign- owned news and current affairs TV channels from India is being examined for purposes of providing safeguards, PTI reported.
Among the 24-hour news channels already granted uplinking permission include Sun TV’s four channels, Jain TV, Zee News and seven separate channels from Sahara Sanchar Ltd.
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.
