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Reuters looks to launch TV channels in India, China
NEW DELHI: British news major Reuters is planning to launch television channels in India and China, according to the media company’s CEO Tom Glocer, who said the two countries are ideal for undertaking a joint-venture channel with a local media group, probably under the Reuters banner.
A London datelined story filed by Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) quotes Golcer as saying Reuters, which has had a presence in both countries for decades, believes that expansion was necessary in India and China.
Glocer said he wants to expand the news operation by making use of new-media outlets. This is already moving ahead in Britain, where Reuters is linking up with Vodafone to provide a Reuters news service on 3G phones, the IANS report stated.
There was too much competition in Britain and the US to launch a TV news channel in either country but the Chinese and Indian markets would be ideal, IANS quoted Golcer as saying.
The group is looking at increasing its number of journalists in both China and India in the near future. In China, Reuters could sign a joint venture with media company Xinhua, with which it has a strong relationship.
Entry into the Chinese market would be through a joint venture as foreign businesses are allowed to own only 25 per cent of a company in the communist state, the report said.
Reuters has recently started an interactive Internet video news channel for the US.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
