News Broadcasting
Zee-Turner hopes to get the combos right with new subscription packages
It’s all about getting the combinations spot on. In these times of rising tensions between broadcasters and cable operators, networks are offering various combinations of the channels they have on offer to ensure that their channels get carriage.
Details about the various packages Zee is offering post its joint venture deal with Turner Broadcasting are now available. Obviously a lot of effort has gone into making sure that there is something for everyone in the packages on offer. This is crucial because increases in cable subscriptions may well lead to a situation where, due to consumer resistance, operators pick and choose the bouquets that they carry.
Package
Price
Channels included
Z 1
Rs 20/-
Zee TV, Zee News, Zee Cinema and *Alpha (any one of the four channels determined regionwise)
Z 2
Rs 25/-
Zee TV, Zee News and any of the two of Zee Cinema, Alpha, Zee English
ZT 1
Rs 30/-
Z 1 (Zee TV, Zee News, Zee Cinema and Alpha) + Cartoon Network
ZT 2
Rs 38/-
ZT 1 (Zee TV, Zee News, Zee Cinema and Alpha + Cartoon Network) + HBO
ZT 3
Rs 41/-
ZT 2 (Zee TV, Zee News, Zee Cinema and Alpha + Cartoon Network + HBO) + Zee MGM + CNN + Nickelodeon + ZED
ZT 4
Rs 42/-
ZT 3 (Zee TV, Zee News, Zee Cinema and Alpha + Cartoon Network + HBO + Zee MGM + CNN + Nickelodeon + ZED) + remaining three Alpha channels
ZTS 1
Rs 24/-
Zee Cinema or Zee News + Zee MGM + ZED + Nickelodeon + Cartoon Network + HBO + CNN
ZTS 2
Rs 28/-
ZTS 1 (Zee Cinema or Zee News + Zee MGM + ZED + Nickelodeon + Cartoon Network + HBO + CNN) + Zee TV
ZTS 3
Rs 20/-
CNN + Cartoon Network + HBO
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.
