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News18 India hosts Diamond State Summit Maharashtra
Mumbai: After the resounding success of the Diamond States Summit (DSS) editions in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, News18 India is now gearing up to bring the prestigious event to Maharashtra on 29 August in Mumbai. The event aims to highlight the significant achievements within the region, foster meaningful dialogue, and contribute to the overarching narrative of national growth.
DSS Maharashtra edition will focus on conducting insightful discussions on issues critical to the state such as economic development, governance, law and order, and cultural preservation. The platform will bring together some of Maharashtra’s most influential political figures and policymakers, providing them with an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and share their vision for the state’s future.
Among the distinguished speakers and guests expected to attend the summit are Shri Eknath Shinde, chief minister of Maharashtra; Shri Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra; Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Maharashtra BJP president; Shri Sudhir Mungantiwar, minister of forests and culture, Maharashtra; Shri Deepak Kesarkar, minister of school education and Marathi language, Maharashtra; Shri Ashish Shelar, president, Mumbai BJP; Shri Praful Patel, Rajya Sabha MP, NCP; Shri Milind Deora, Rajya Sabha MP, Shiv Sena; Shri Vivek Phansalkar, police commissioner, Mumbai; and Shri Brijesh Singh, principal secretary, Maharashtra CMO.
This edition of DSS promises to be a significant event, further cementing News18 India’s commitment to providing a platform for constructive conversations and will also offer insights into the challenges and opportunities that will shape the state’s future.
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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.
