News Broadcasting
Zee News tops the charts with channel share of 27%
New Delhi, 4th Aug’06 : India’s pioneer Hindi News Channel, Zee News is now also the No. 1 News Channel in the country. After strengthening its position as the clear No. 2 channel Zee News was steadily climbing up the ratings chart to the ‘Numero Uno’ position. Zee News has consistently been delivering very good ratings in spite of being the only pay channel in a very crowded market.
As per the latest TAM data for Week 30 ending 29th July Zee News is the No 1 News Channel in all the TG. Zee News is way ahead of the competition and leading with a very high channel share of 27% in SEC ABC M 15+ HSM (Full Day).
The new look of Zee News, which was unveiled, recently involved the use of latest graphics, new sets and styling for the anchors. This has gone a long way to establish the channel’s premium imagery and sophistication. The surge in the ratings of Zee News can be attributed to the viewer-focused content and delivering News that has kept the viewers engrossed. This backed with distribution and marketing initiatives all over India has helped bring Zee News closer to the viewers.
Zee News has been a Pioneer and a thought leader in its journalistic approach and programming that go deeper and far beyond the usual News and current affairs programmes. It has been the promise of ‘Haqeeqat jaisi khabar waisi’ or Truth in context to reality that has been the cornerstone in Zee News’s quest to bring out the truth, a belief that has been the guiding force in the dedication and integrity of Zee News in reporting unbiased News. As a Socially responsible News Channel, Zee News has dared to walk a different path to bring the truth out even it means staying away from hype and trivial sensationalism.
Zee News is India’s pioneer Hindi News Channel with a global footprint spanning most of Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Zee News has the widest network among Indian News Channels, which stretches out to more than 60 countries worldwide. With state of the art advanced automation system, advanced graphics station. Largest nationwide network of reporters and stingers connected through advanced communication links has made Zee News the first to break stories. This is backed by quality development with balanced viewpoints and insightful analyses.
It is this unending quest to provide the best of News Programming backed with unbiased editorial that makes Zee News the last word in News.
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.
