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Rising Punjab 2024 to unveil government’s new year vision
Mumbai: Punjab chief minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann will share his action plan for a growing Punjab and will speak extensively on his vision for the state’s progress at a special interactive session – Rising Punjab 2024- being organised by News18 Punjab Haryana at Chandigarh on Tuesday, 16 January. At the event, the chief minister is expected to dwell upon the finer nuances and implications of several path breaking decisions taken since coming to power two years back.
Top leaders and policymakers including the state’s finance minister Harpal Cheema, education minister Hartoj Bains, health minister Dr Balbir Singh, revenue minister Braham Shankar Jimpa, and DGP Gaurav Yadav will be seen participating in the discussions at the summit.
News18 Punjab Haryana with its wide range of news programming across different genres has been very well received in the state and has been rapidly expanding its viewer base. News18 has been at the forefront of driving the discourse on development across the country for many years. An integral part of this effort has been the thought leadership ‘RISING’ series organised in various states. This platform hosts the biggest names from governance, politics, and other strata of society in a substantive discussion on key challenges faced by a region and the roadmap for the future.
News18’s ‘Rising Punjab’ summit will aim to discuss key priorities of the state through an open and free dialogue with all stakeholders on the development of the state.
Tune in to ‘Rising Punjab’ on News18 Punjab Haryana on 16 January starting at 10 am onwards.
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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.
