News Broadcasting
NewsX ties up with The Economist for weekend show
MUMBAI: English news channel NewsX has tied up with international publisher, The Economist, to launch a weekly show called The Economist. Launching on this Saturday at 2:45 pm, while the show is packaged and produced by NewsX, The Economist will provide the content.
The show will provide comprehensive analysis of global news from The Economist. It is spread over two segments,Politics This Week and Business This Week, which gives a concise commentary on the socio political stories and the key global business developments of the week.
INX News chairperson Indrani Mukerjea says, “Our new weekly news programme, The Economist, is an initiative to fulfill our objective to provide complete and a global perspective on news from across the spectrum. We see the launch of this programme as the beginning of a long term association with The Economist.”
The Economist aims to provide the audience with a comprehensive wrap up of the week’s political and business developments from across the world.
“The Economist generates a substantial amount of audio and video stories through its global network and resources. Our two leading video titles Politics This Week and Business This Week have a strong audience loyalty. These two titles have been packaged by NewsX into an exclusive weekend news programme of international quality,” adds The Economist India associate publisher Suprio Guha Thakurta.
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.
