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SpiceJet’s Ajay Singh may take control of NDTV, latter denies (updated)
MUMBAI: NDTV may change hands as its founders — Prannoy Roy, Radhika Roy and the promoter firm RRPR Holding — are facing a CBI probe for allegedly concealing a share transaction. A senior NDTV official, however, told the Hindu that the reports were untrue.
Singh, it was earlier reported, will have controlling stake in NDTV of around 40 per cent and the promoters Roy and his wife will hold around 20 per cent in the company.
Sources had told the Indian Express that SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh, of who was also part of the BJP’s 2014 poll campaign, has bought a majority holding in the news channel. Ajay Singh is set to take control of NDTV along with editorial rights, the source was quoted as saying
The CBI had in June conducted searches at the residences of the Roys. Refuting the allegations, NDTV had said that the CBI had filed its FIR based on a complaint by a “disgruntled” former NDTV consultant.
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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.
