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Suvarna News moves to new office, announces content changes
BANGALORE: Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s Kannada news channel, Suvarna News 24×7, has moved to a new premise in Bangalore.
The new office and studio were inaugurated by the current Karnataka Chief m Minister Jagdish Shettar who also read out the 9 am bulletin.
As a part of the celebrations, Karnataka law minister Suresh Kumar turned a journalist and interviewed on screen all the senior staff members of Suvarna. Bangalore City Mayor presented the city news bulletin- ‘Bangalore First’; Sandalwood actor Upendra presented the Prime Time News @ 9 pm. Actress Bhavana interviewed Karnataka Minsiter Sobha Karanlaje for a women’s program, ‘Suhasini’.
Actor Sudeep was besieged with questions by six lady anchors of Suvarna on a chit chat program.
Suvarna News Editor in Chief Vishweshwar Bhat said, “Change, according to the trend, is a must and change is a mark of creativity. We are changing not only the offices, studios and looks but also in terms of content and style of presentation. We will make our viewers part of this change by taking their suggestions and implementing them wherever and whenever necessary.”
Suvarna News CEO Suresh Selvaraj said, “Shifting of the studios was an opportunity for us to bring in changes along with it. The changeover of the studios was such a smooth and seamless process. Perhaps it is very rare and may be the first time in the country that not a single second was lost in transmission during the shifting of a running, 24×7 news channel. We have also changed a whole lot of our programs and the general look & feel of the channel. I am confident that the new looks would appeal to our viewers and make our brand presence much wider. We have used our own channel to promote awareness. What else could be better than the 5 million reach that we have got?. We have taken outdoor as support media.”
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.
