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Politics, movies and love: NDTV 24X7’s weekend agenda
Weekends on NDTV 24X7 are usually sure hits, this weekend its no different. Starting today, 14 February 2004 at 7:30 PM, noted journalist Shekhar Gupta will Walk the Talk with the opposition leader Rajya Sabha, Manmohan Singh.
In his first major interview in several years, Manmohan Singh talks about being torn between principles and practicalities.
Following this power pack interview is Rajdeep Sardesai hosted The Big Fight. This week, the ace reporter will be at the centre of a face-off between people on opposite sides discussing the pros and cons of Valentines Day and whether or not it has become a distortion of Indian Culture.
On the panelist will be the National Executive Committee Member, BJP, Seshadri Chari and Equus Advertising CEO, Suhel Seth.
Last on the weekend special menu is We the people. Hosted by the award-winning correspondent Barkha Dutt, the episode aired on Sunday 15 February at 8 PM will discuss whether jingoism in Bollywood is playing spoil sport in Indo-Pak relations.
Barkha will be guiding an in-studio audience as they question panelists on the that is stirring up controversy.
The panelist include famous Bollywood personalities like Mahesh Bhat, Javed Akhtar, director Anil Sharma of Gaddar fame, soon-to-be released movie Sheen's director Ashok Pandit and journalist Mayank Shekhar.
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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.
