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News18 India announces News18 India Adhiveshan – the biggest forum on Delhi Elections
New Delhi: Continuing the legacy of bringing innovative and diverse formats along with incisive reportage, News18 India, the leading Hindi news channel from Network18, is all set to present a day-long conclave – News18 India Adhiveshan against the backdrop of elections in Delhi. Amid key issues of national and state level importance, the platform will focus on the key narrative that is defining the on-going electoral battle and debate how this is likely to impact the outcome of the Delhi elections.
The event will be graced by top leaders from across the political spectrum such as Prakash Javdekar, Manish Sisodia, Manoj Tewari, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Sanjay Singh, Sambit Patra, Gourav Vallabh, Raghav Chaddha, Gaurav Bhatia, Ragini Nayyar, Nupur Sharma, Jignesh Mevani to name a few.
From issues of development in the city state to the ongoing protests regarding NRC and CAA in the capital, News18 India Adhiveshan will put a spotlight on all the issues that are driving the electoral discourse. The event will offer a high impact platform to key stakeholders to effectively present their points of view and articulate their vision in front of a national audience.
The conversations will be led by channel’s team of top anchors and journalists such as Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, and Prateek Trivedi who will delve deep into the electoral strategies and tactics of the key political parties in the fray and bring to the viewers a ringside view of this heavyweight political battle.
News18 India Adhiveshan will telecast throughout the day on News18 India on January 23, 2020
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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.
