News Broadcasting
Zee Media CEO Sudhir Chaudhary quits to pursue entrepreneurial venture
Mumbai: News broadcaster Zee Media on Friday said its chief executive officer Sudhir Zee Media CEO Sudhir Chaudhary quits to pursue entrepreneurial venture.
Chaudhary was associated with the news broadcaster for over 10 years. His resignation was announced during the closing of business hours on 1 July 2022 in a regulatory filing by Zee Media Corporation without specifying the reason.
The filing puzzling stated that the company has initiated the process of nominating Zee Media chief business officer Abhay Ojha as key managerial personnel in place of Chaudhary. However, as Indiantelevision.com reported on 19 June, Ojha had passed away due to a cardiac arrest.
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As per a report by Newslaundry, the editors of Zee News, Zee Business and Zee 24 Taas will report to president – group strategy and innovation and WION will report directly to the publisher.
Chaudhary’s decision to quit was a result of his own deliberations to start his own enterprise.
He was associated with Zee Media for over a decade. Zee Media owns and operates 14 news channels in ten different languages and is one of the largest news networks in the country.
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.
