News Broadcasting
Times Now Navbharat emerges in the top five Hindi news genre
Mumbai: Rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing Hindi news channel, Times Now Navbharat disrupts the pecking order by emerging in the top five, displacing key players by a significant margin in the Hindi News Genre. Stamping its content leadership and growing popularity as one of the top channels in its genre, Times Now Navbharat recorded an impressive market share of 11.5 per cent and 31.2 minutes TSV in the rolling 4-week data from Wk.32-35’23. (Source: BARC| HSM Urban| 15+| Wk.32-35’23 average).
Through distinctive news show formats, the channel’s flagship shows, ‘News Ki Pathshala’ and ‘Sawal Public Ka’, have significantly rivalled prime time shows of other leading channels in terms of Time Spent Viewing (TSV), further driving Times Now Navbharat’s influence during prime time.
Times Now Navbharat editor-in-chief & group editor Navika Kumar said, “This is an incredible milestone and we are extremely proud to witness Times Now Navbharat’s promising growth trajectory and strong resonance with the viewers. It’s heartening to see that within two years since its launch, the channel has made a big impact in the Hindi news genre with its differentiated content and decisive news reporting on every major news story, positioning it as the preferred channel for viewers. I am confident Times Now Navbharat will continue to scale new heights and set industry benchmarks.”
Firmly established as the ‘Breaking News Centre’ in the Hindi news landscape, Times Now Navbharat is recognised for its innovative content formats, distinctive and bold style of journalism and comprehensive insights on every major news 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.
