News Broadcasting
Regulatory body needed to monitor implementation: Bharat Kapadia, ‘Chitralekha’
It is good news only if the print media partners, the foreign investors are genuine parties. Print has a tremendous impact on people, much more than that exerted by television – print can still mould public opinion, as has been evident in the election results gone by. It is important that the government thoroughly checks the credentials of foreign investors who are interested in tying up with Indian media. A regulatory body needs to be set up to look into all these issues.
The decision to allow 74 per cent FDI in non-news and non-current affairs segment is a boon for technical and scientific journals in the country.
Bharat Kapadia
Group Editor-Publisher
Chitralekha
Of course, it is also difficult to monitor whether editorial and managerial control remains in Indian hands, as it is always possible to put dummy people on the board it becomes the government’s responsibility to see that the safeguards instituted are implemented properly.
Of course, the decision to allow 74 per cent FDI in non-news and non-current affairs segment is a boon for technical and scientific journals in the country.
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.
