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All Time Bollywood Hits Channel – 9X Jalwa and India’s first Marathi Music Channel – 9X Jhakaas, are now available on Airtel digital TV
MUMBAI: 9X Media’s all time Bollywood Hits channel 9X Jalwa and Marathi music channel 9X Jhakaas will now be available on Airtel digital TV on channel number 389 and 547 respectively. Customers can easily subscribe to the channels by sending an SMS <ADD 389> and <ADD 547> to 54325 from their registered telephone number (RTN).
Launched on 25th February 2012, 9X Jalwa is the most preferred destination for all time Bollywood Hits. The Channel is widely available across cable and satellite homes and is also streamed LIVE across digital platforms including the Channel’s website – www.9xjalwa.in. 9X Jalwa promises the best of music, maximum nostalgia and maximum humor.
9X Jhakaas is India’s First Marathi Music Channel airing the best of Marathi film and non-film songs. The Channel is streamed LIVE across digital platforms including the Channel’s website – www.9xjhakaas.in and on the Mobile platform; besides being available across the cable and satellite homes.
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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.
