News Broadcasting
News Nation strengthens distribution foothold with appearance on Sun Direct
News Nation Network Private Limited has further strengthened its distribution foothold with appearance on Sun Direct, one of the leading DTH service providers across India. Speaking on this development Abhay Ojha, President-Sales & Marketing, said " Sun Direct was one of the distribution platforms which we were missing, now by being present on it we will truly become a pan India channel. It will not only boost our reach but also will help to serve advertising plans for down south."
Launched in the beginning of 2013, News Nation has already positioned itself among top channels in the Hindi news genre. Its flagship shows like Khoj Khabar, Cut to Cut, Lakh Take Ki Baat are already hugely popular among viewers. The programming list of the channel covers all aspects of news .The Editor- in-Chief of the channel Sanjay Kulshrestha said " With our factual reports and in-depth news coverage we genuinely hope to provide viewers of Sun DTH news which will enable them to take effective decisions."
Currently, News Nation, the 24-hour national Hindi news channel, is available on all major DTH & paid cable platforms like Tata Sky, DishTV, Airtel Digital TV, Videocon D2H , DD Free Dish, Den, Hathway, Fastway, GTPL etc among others. OTT players which stream the channel include Hotstar, JioTV, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Amazon Fire Stick and MXPlayer among others.
News Nation's sister channel News State Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand has been enjoying blue sky leadership by garnering more than 60 per cent market share since its launch. News State Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh, which aims to address the ground realities in both the states, has been growing steadily and has maintained the momentum till the date.
In a bid to meet the demand of today's dynamic media world, News Nation also made its debut into the digital platform with an English news portal – (http://www.newsnation.in/) and a Hindi News portal (http://www.newsstate.com/)
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.
