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News18’s ‘Rising Rajasthan’ summit to be held on 13 August
Mumbai: News18 Rajasthan has announced its flagship event, ‘Rising Rajasthan,’ which will take place on 13 August at The Lalit, Jaipur. Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will grace the event as the chief guest and will speak extensively on his vision for the state’s progress.
Rising Rajasthan will emphasise the actions that the current government is taking to fast-track changes and initiatives for the region’s development. Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will outline the government’s strategies.
The event will bring together top leaders from Rajasthan to discuss the state’s progress across various sectors. Among the distinguished attendees are Rajasthan deputy CM Dr Prem Chand Bairwa; Government of India minister of law & justice Arjun Ram Meghwal; Government of India minister of culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; Rajasthan minister of industry, commerce, youth affairs & sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore; Rajasthan minister of school education & panchayati raj Madan Dilawar; member of the legislative assembly Sachin Pilot; Lok Sabha member of parliament, Nagaur Hanuman Beniwal; and State BJP president Madan Rathore.
News18 has been leading discussions on development across the country for years with its ‘Rising’ series, organized in various states. This platform brings together key figures from governance, politics, and other sectors to discuss regional challenges and future strategies.
Tune in for ‘Rising Rajasthan’ only on News18 Rajasthan on 13 August, starting from 3 pm onwards.
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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.
