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Place your bets this festive season as CNBC Awaaz presents Khiladi No.1
Mumbai: CNBC Awaaz, India’s foremost and largest Hindi business news channel, today announced the launch of ‘Khiladi No.1’. A unique markets show with game-based programming, Khiladi No.1 will see top analysts making their best trading calls each day to earn maximum profit. At the end of each trading day profit/loss will be announced for each analyst. At the end of the week, the analyst making maximum money or the least loss will be declared the winner. The show will be hosted by Harshada Sawant, Senior Editor of CNBC-Awaaz.
Basant Dhawan, CEO- English and Business News Cluster, Network18 says, “CNBC-Awaaz has established itself as the trusted choice of traders and investors in the country. We create content that helps our viewers take informed decisions about investments and all matters pertaining to money. With Khiladi No1 we take a step further and empower audiences to make money every day as they get to learn the tricks of the trade from some of India’s most prominent technical analysts. Thus, we stay committed to providing a platform that keeps our loyal viewers ahead of the curve in money-making.”
The show will be aired starting 26th August, from Monday to Friday at 11 am. Viewers can tune into the channel or follow #KhiladiNo1 on social media for regular updates.
“With Khiladi No.1, we are aiming at being the early starters in the festival season. An extensive marketing campaign has been planned to amplify the show and we are sure that our viewers will enjoy the experience of game-based financial advice”, added Basant.
The show will see top bets placed by India’s biggest and most followed technical analysts, in an effort to make trading in equity markets more exciting and ensuring every viewer walks away with maximum profits.
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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.
