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Star News launches crime watch show ‘Red Alert’
MUMBAI: Guess what, Crime sells. Starting today 8:30 pm, Star News will be launchingRed Alert – a half hour weekly crime-investigative report. The programme will provide an indepth look at the world of crime, says a company release.
In a bid to offer a complete perspective on crime, the show is divided into four segments- Investigation, Wanted, Special Story and Prevention.
The first segment- Investigation will incorporate cases that have been solved recently. The process of investigation and clues will be highlighted, to engage the viewers’ interest, claims the release.
The second segment Wanted will offer details about the family background of the criminal, place of birth, brief history and interviews with family and teachers.
With the third segment Special story, the news channel aims to answer the queries of its viewer. The segment is based on questions that the viewers might want to know from the world of crime. A comprehensive segment to answer viewers queries, be it about the whereabouts of a well-known criminal, the status of a case or the stories that rocked the country, claims the release.
Like the name suggests, the concluding segment on Prevention, is based on talks about how to avoid being a victim, to guard oneself against big and petty crimes in ones neighbourhood and additional techniques to defend oneself against an attacker.
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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.
