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NDTV World Summit 2024 unveils line-up of visionaries
Mumbai: NDTV has announced the NDTV World Summit 2024 – ‘The India Century,’ a landmark event scheduled for 21-22 October 2024. The summit will convene an exceptional gathering of global leaders, thinkers and disruptors to address pivotal issues shaping the future, with a strong emphasis on India’s expanding global impact. The prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, will deliver an inaugural address on the theme ‘The India Century,’ highlighting India’s remarkable transformation on the world stage.
Continuing NDTV’s legacy of pioneering media, we will also launch NDTV World at the summit, with the tagline: “Seeing the World from Where India Stands.” NDTV World aims to be a leading voice from Asia and India on the global stage.
In addition to PM Modi’s inaugural address, the NDTV World Summit 2024 will feature a line-up of global thought leaders and visionaries, creating a powerful platform for impactful dialogue with Tshering Tobgay, Prime minister of Bhutan, Dr S. Jaishankar, India’s minister for external affairs, Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairperson, Bharti Enterprises, and Nobel Laureate and Economist Professor Paul Michael Romer.
The line-up will also feature Kishore Mahbubani, Former president of the united nations security council and Lindy Cameron, UK High Commissioner. Amplifying the star power, proud winners from the 77th Cannes film festival, Anasuya Sengupta, Chidananda S Naik and Mansi Maheswari will be in attendance alongside renowned Influencer and YouTuber Nas Daily.
Start-up disruptors will take centre stage with significant names like serial entrepreneur Kunal Bahl, Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha, Groww co-founder Lalit Keshre.
Attendees will also experience an enriching cultural performance by the legendary Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, along with his sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangesh, blending India’s artistic legacy with modern interpretations. Singer extraordinaire Shilpa Rao will sing some of her most popular songs, bringing the audience to its feet.
The NDTV World Summit 2024 promises to be a landmark event, engaging a diverse audience from across the globe, and setting the stage for India’s continued leadership in shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future. NDTV is committed to pioneering a platform for rich dialogue, reflecting India’s voice and vision in the evolving global order.
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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.
