News Broadcasting
Sudhir Chaudhary joins as channel head Janmat
MUMBAI: Janmat has roped in senior media personality Sudhir Chaudhary as the Head of the channel to execute their massive expansion plans. He will be reporting directly to the group’s Vice Chairman and MD, Markand Adhikari.
After the maiden IPO of Broadcast Initiatives Limited, the company running Janmat, the management has huge plans to revamp their news and views channel.The company has claimed that it expects to raise about 60 crore rupees in revenue through the IPO.
Sudhir Chaudhary has been in the TV news industry for over 14 years and has worked at various Hindi channels like Zee News, Sahara Samay National and India TV where he joined as an executive editor.
Confirming this appointment, Adhikari said, “Sudhir will be responsible for the overall functioning of the channel and his task will be to implement the complete revamp and expansion strategy of the channel.
Janmat will stick to its unique positioning of news and views channel, which provides platform to every citizen to express their voice. However after our maiden IPO we will be implementing the state of the art studio and technology, which will further sharpen the channel’s niche.
The company has plans to establish its bureaus all over the country through an extensive network of live broadcasting systems and OB Vans. Sticking to its niche will provide a platform to every Indian to express their voice.”
Chaudhary said, “Adhikari Brothers, since the inception of Television Industry, have always understood the market gap and have established their niche in the market. I am extremely delighted to join Janmat and consider this to be a great professional assignment to turn around the channel and to make it a futuristic broadcasting platform. In another two to three months times viewers will see Janmat in a new avatar”.
Furthermore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadcast Initiatives, Sri Adhikari Brothers Media (SABML) has just launched (as of 5 March) Marathi language channel Mi Marathi. SABML has entered into an exclusive ad-sales representation Agreement with NDTV Media for the sale of airtime on Mi Marathi.
News Broadcasting
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.
