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Top education leaders to gather at India TV’s conclave 2025
Mumbai: India TV is set to host the ‘Speed News Education Conclave 2025’ at the Scope Convention Centre, Pragati Vihar. The event will bring together key figures from the education sector to discuss strategies for equipping Indian students with future-ready skills.
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan will attend as chief guest, The conclave will feature educationists, policymakers, vice-chancellors, and senior officials from UGC, AICTE, NCERT, IITs, IIMs, and Edtech platforms.
Key topics will include the impact of education policies on future generations, the increasing trend of Indian students seeking higher education abroad, and the evolving role of coaching institutions in balancing education and commerce.
India TV managing director, Ritu Dhawan stated, “Education is the backbone of our nation’s progress. This conclave provides a platform for meaningful discussions and collaborative solutions for students and educators.”
The conclave aims to drive positive change in the education system through constructive dialogue, fostering a more accessible and effective learning environment.
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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.
