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Bajaj Allianz along with CNBC-TV18, announces the Lifegoal Advisor Awards 2019
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18, in association with Bajaj Allianz joins hands to launch the 1st edition of the Lifegoal Advisor Awards 2019. This award aims to honour Life Insurance advisors, Mutual Fund Distributors and CAs. Keeping in mind the paradigm shift in the buying patterns of the Indian consumers in the insurance sector, advisors play a very important role in helping customers identify and plan for their desired life goals like buying a house, higher education for kids, planning an early retirement, etc.
Through this award property, the channel aims to acknowledge heroes who have been life goal enablers, assessing them based on their contribution to the lives of consumers, leveraging best practices, technology adoption among other things. The awards will also highlight the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead in the insurance advisory field.
The Awards shall be hosted in 7 zones i.e. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Lucknow and Chandigarh.
Commenting on the awards, Bajaj Allianz Life MD & CEO Tarun Chugh said “The role of an insurance consultant or other financial distributor goes beyond just selling investment solutions to customers. Insurance consultants, mutual fund distributors and other financial advisors map the journey of a customer's life goals and play an integral part right from planning for the life goals to systematically investing towards them to achieving these goals. As an industry, we do not have a common platform to recognize the contribution of these unsung heroes in the financial planning journey of customers”
The platform also extends a chance for interested participants such as life-insurance and mutual fund advisors along with CA’s amongst others to nominate themselves by visiting their official website.
For more details please visit www.news18.com/lgaa
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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.
