News Broadcasting
Republic TV clarifies Arnab Goswami holds over 80% of equity
MUMBAI: The Republic Media Network said the editor-in-chief of the network, Arnab Goswami, controls over 80 per cent shareholder equity through his promoter entity in ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd, said a company press release.
The network’s statement said: “Arnab Goswami though his personal investment and family structures entirely controlled by him, had around 84 % of shareholder equity through his promoter entity in ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd at the time of the launch of the English Channel Republic TV.”
The aim is to make the shareholder pattern public in the backdrop of a series of misleading reports in Indian and international media, making false and malafide claims about the ownership of the consolidated network, the statement said.
Along with the general English news channel the network has two other entities: Republic Bharat, a general Hindi news channel, and a news website www.republicworld.com. In this regard, the statement says, “Goswami being a sole promoter of the company owns 99 percent equity in the downstream digital entity that controls the digital assets of the network under the URL www.republicworld.com.”
Post raising initial capital to fund the launch of English news channel in February 2017, Goswami further raised capital for expansion through small equity raise two years later in February 2019. And, since then he continues to hold over 82 % of ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd.
Goswami’s present controlling equity of 82 per cent makes him one of the largest individual shareholders in the Indian news media landscape and the first journalist to achieve this feat.
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.
