News Broadcasting
Zee 24 Taas to dawn new look from 1 January
MUMBAI: Zee 24 Taas, the first 24–hour Marathi news channel, will be dawning a new look from 1 January 2010. With a new logo and positioning – Ek Paul Pudhe (One Step Ahead) – the channel will have a different feel and format.
The channel claims that the new programming will explore new frontiers in Marathi news genre.
“Zee 24 Taas also tries to make a statement through its new positioning, which is aligned with the channel’s effort to always be ahead of others when it comes to delivering quality news content to Marathi viewers across Maharashtra,” it said in a statement.
The change comprises a new logo, new positioning, new channel-id, new graphics (header, ticker) new studio backdrop and new costumes.
A Zee 24 Taas re-launch film of 60 seconds would be running from 1 January on 24 Taas and on other network channels like Zee Marathi and Zee Talkies. The film depicts the inspirational and aspirational aspect of a common man, which he seeks in idolising great personalities.
The film’s music has been composed by Taufiq Qureshi, son and disciple of Ustad Allarakha and brother of Ustad Zakir Hussain.
The new programming on the channel includes bulletins like 24 Taas 24 Batmya (24 hours 24 news), Khabar Udyachi (Tomorrow’s newspaper), Zara Hatke (off beat news), Non-stop news (news without break), Aradhana (religious program) and Around the World.
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.
