News Broadcasting
Sunil Lulla quits Sony, joining Times as CEO of business news channel
MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television India executive vice president Sunil Lulla has resigned. He is set to join the Times Group as chief executive news and business affairs channels.
Confirming the development, Lulla said his last working day with Sony would be 28 February and he would take up his new assignment some time in March.
The move comes just over a month after Lulla was shifted out from his position as business head of flagship channel SET to a new portfolio as head of the digital & licensing business and new initiatives.
Says Lulla of his new assignment, “It’s a domain I haven’t ventured into earlier and it gives me an opportunity to learn and also bring my experiences into this space. The leadership role is very stimulating and I look forward to this new challenge.”
Times of India is planning to create a separate division for its news channel venture. It is this division that Lulla will head.
Apurva Purohit will continue to be the overall charge as the COO of the Times group’s non-fiction lifestyle & entertainment channel Zoom. And also the spiritual channel Ananda, which is now slated to start beaming only after the group’s business news channel has launched.
News Broadcasting
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.
