News Broadcasting
Times Now, Navbharat and Radio Mirchi hit the road for Bihar Election Yatra
MUMBAI: From Thekua to the throne. Bihar’s election season is getting a broadcast twist as Times Now, Times Now Navbharat and Radio Mirchi team up for a one-of-a-kind Election Yatra: a campaign that takes the state’s political pulse straight from its streets.
In a first-ever collaboration between the Times Group’s television and radio arms, the initiative blends on-ground reportage with on-air energy, turning poll coverage into a full-fledged public conversation.
The Election Yatra brings together Times Now Navbharat’s Rakesh Pandey and Times Now’s Swati Joshi, who hit the road across 28 districts and 4,500 kilometres, alongside Mirchi Patna RJs Shashi and Anjali. Together, they capture the stories, moods and melodies of Bihar’s democracy-in-motion.
Rakesh Pandey connects live with RJ Shashi on air for Election Yatra at 5.20 pm, creating a bridge between the newsroom and neighbourhood. The segment, co-powered by Polycab, Kayam Churna and Sankalp Restaurant, promises candid voices, lively debates and plenty of local flavour.
Meanwhile, Swati Joshi and RJ Anjali’s Times Now Election Yatra airs at 5:30 pm, capturing everything from Thekua ki mithas to Votva ka josh. Their segments decode what’s really on voters’ minds, from aspirations and anxieties to the small joys that make elections in Bihar feel like a festival.
Through this collaboration, Times Now, Times Now Navbharat and Radio Mirchi aim to make election coverage as much about people and participation as it is about politics.
Tune in daily to Times Now Navbharat at 5.20 pm and Times Now at 5.30 pm to follow the Election Yatra, where Bihar’s voices steer the conversation and every vote tells a story.
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.
