News Broadcasting
Network18 kicks off #IndiaGives campaign to contribute to PM’s national relief fund
MUMBAI: Joining the group of news channels who have come up with various unique campaigns, Network18 has launched #IndiaGives, a campaign to financially support the country’s most vulnerable citizens during the coronavirus lockdown.
According to an official statement of the network, “As a first step, over 6,000 employees of the group have contributed a day’s salary to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund, to be used to provide succour to daily-wage workers, whose livelihoods have been affected due to the shutdown.”
Hundreds of millions of Indians have little or no financial security. As per Periodic Labour Force Survey report that was released in May 2019, over 77 per cent of Indian households, or nearly 200 million households, are either self-employed or are engaged in casual labour. And, a shock on the scale caused by the three-week national lockdown due to the novel virus could be devastating.
“Considering these daily wagers, the group’s journalists and media brands such as News18 India, CNBC-TV18, CNN News18, News18 regional-language channels, CNBC Awaaz, CNBC Bazaar, Moneycontrol, Firstpost, News18.com and Forbes India will pay particular attention to the stories of those, whose livelihoods will be most badly impacted by the shutdown,” reads the statement.
Due to the lockdown, daily-wage workers are going to bear the most brunt, it is equally true that when Indians come together to fight for the common good, we uplift ourselves, emerge victorious.
The statement also reads, “The generosity of Indians is unmatched, and so are our empathy and resolve. Through the #IndiaGives campaign, the media brands of Network18 will channelise the generosity and empathy of Indians to the noble cause of protecting the Indian worker.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken about the urgent need to protect daily-wage workers and casual labourers. Contributions to the PMNRF for this purpose will be a great national service. The group also urges all large-hearted citizens to join #IndiaGives, and together we shall win.
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.
