News Broadcasting
Zee takes stake in Aplab
Zee Telefilms has made another big move to consolidate its position of strength in the convergence business. The company is picking up a 26 per cent stake in Mumbai-based Aplab Ltd, a hardware business company which uses software technologies.
The stake is picked up through preferential allotment of 1.32 million fully paid-up equity shares by Aplab at Rs 90 per share aggregating to Rs 11.7 crore. Zee Telefilms Ltd President-corporate Rajesh Jain said that the main objective of acquiring the stake in Aplab was to get synergies from the various products to broaden the cable network business.
Siti cable, a subsidiary of Zee Telefilms is expected to be the main beneficiary of this acquisition by deriving synergies through hardware and software technologies of Aplab and the enhancement of broadcast media through its cable networks with the help of Aplab’s advanced hardware products like smart-card applications, set-top boxes, etc.
This will be a major plus for Zee and Siti cable which is aiming to be a big player at the national level.
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.
