News Broadcasting
Truth goes prime time as Live Times tops charts in Bihar Jharkhand
MUMBAI: Looks like truth just found its prime slot. Live Times, India’s first Global Multicast News Channel, has emerged as the No.1 channel in Average Time Spent (ATS) across all age groups, genders, and social segments in the Bihar–Jharkhand market (Week 40), a feat that underscores its growing resonance with viewers hungry for credibility over chaos.
This milestone is more than just a ratings triumph; it’s a reflection of viewer loyalty, trust, and engagement in a market where attention spans are fiercely contested. As audiences in Bihar and Jharkhand continue to tune in longer, Live Times’ people-first, truth-led journalism is clearly striking the right chord.
The channel’s programming has been key to this surge. Its flagship show, ‘Live Election Special’, hosted by Deepak Chaurasia every day at 4:00 pm, and the hugely popular ‘Ka Hoi Bihar Ma’, anchored by Ajay from Monday to Sunday at 7:00 pm, have become appointment viewing. With sharp insights, regional focus, and a no-nonsense approach, these shows have built a loyal audience base across both states.
“This success reinforces our core belief that truth connects people,” said Live Times founder & CEO Dilip Singh. “Viewers in Bihar and Jharkhand have shown their faith in authentic journalism. At Live Times, we remain committed to real news, meaningful conversations, and uncompromised integrity.”
Founded as India’s first digital-first 24×7 satellite news channel, Live Times has been steadily carving a niche with its multicast model, which combines traditional broadcast depth with digital agility. Its blend of regional relevance, credible storytelling, and tech-driven engagement is setting new standards for how news is consumed and trusted.
The channel’s growing dominance in ATS indicates that audiences aren’t just watching Live Times; they’re staying with it. That sustained attention in a scroll-happy world is perhaps the clearest endorsement of its promise: news that informs, not inflames.
As Bihar and Jharkhand turn their eyes (and remotes) toward truthful journalism, one network seems to have cracked the code to connection. With its mix of fearless reportage and relatable storytelling, Live Times isn’t just making headlines, it’s making news matter again.
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.
