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News18 India to celebrate International Yoga Day with Sanyog Adhiveshan
MUMBAI: June 21 is celebrated worldwide as International Yoga Day. News18 India is organising a special on-air summit to mark the occasion. Co-incidentally a solar eclipse is also happening on the same day. To highlight this co-incidence, News18 India has branded its special conclave as Sanyog Adhiveshan. In line with its commitment to pushing the envelope on creating interesting formats and programming, this special edition of News18 India’s tent pole property – Adhiveshan – will bring a very different and fresh perspective on the challenges that the country is facing at present especially the Covid2019 pandemic.
The special line –up for Sanyog Adhiveshan will bring renowned newsmakers – policymakers, entertainers, and health experts – on a single platform. The virtual conclave will host yoga guru Baba Ramdev, top political figures such as Sambit Patra, Sanjay Singh, Manoj Tiwari and Gaurav Vallabh,; entertainer Sunil Grover & AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria. The program will also feature renowned astrologers such as Sanjay Jumani, Pawan Sinha, Ashok Bhambhi, and Anupam Kapil who will give their unique perspective on the impact the solar eclipse is likely to have on the current situation in India. There will also be a special session with Sonu Sood who has come into the limelight in recent times for the extensive help that he has provided to migrant laborers.
The virtual conclave will have the channel’s team of veteran anchors including Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan, Neha Pant, and Prateek Trivedi leading the various discussions. There is deep anxiety in the country today on multiple fronts. This show will attempt to give viewers a fresh perspective and empower them with relevant information and insights.
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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.
