News Broadcasting
Zee News’ Sudhir Chaudhary gets threat call from Pakistan
MUMBAI: Zee News editor-in-chief Sudhir Chaudhary has received a threat call from Pakistan to stop exposing the nefarious design of 'Islamic Jihadists’, IANS reported quoting channel’s statement.
Says a Zee News official statement: “A Pakistani man made a WhatsApp call from 92-3338831245 to Chaudhary and threatened him to stop his shows against Jihadi elements in India or else face dire consequences. The calls were accompanied by threatening WhatsApp messages and images from other Pakistani numbers – 92-3057625175, 92-3479589959 and 92-3338831245.”
The statement further reads that the caller refused to identify himself despite Chaudhary asking him several times if he was from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
The caller also revealed that he knew about the FIR filed in Kerala against Chaudhry's show and threatened that similar FIRs will be filed in many other places, reports IANS.
Chaudhary hosts a prime-time show called Daily News Analysis (DNA), during which he analyses a news topic that has been buzzing through the day. On 11 March, the TV anchor ran a show explaining the types of 'jihads' in the Muslim community, which is the likely cause behind the FIR.
In this regard, Chaudhary has filed complaint with Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava and Gautam Budh Nagar Commissioner of Police Alok Singh.
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.
