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Celebrate Independence Day with NewsX Special Programme Lineup
MUMBAI: NewsX, India’s leading English news channel by iTV Network brings to its viewers the special programming to celebrate the spirit of freedom on India’s 73 years of Independence.
NewsX will be broadcasting live Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the Red Fort from morning 7:00 am onwards. There will be special guests from the political parties, armed forces, diplomats and economists who will discuss and analyze Prime Minister’s speech from various aspects.
Commemorating the Independence Day, the channel has scheduled several national interest programme during the day. There will be a special show ‘NRI Achievers’ at 2:00 pm with renowned NRIs who have achieved recognition globally, the guests will share their success stories. While the nation will celebrate its 73rd independence day, NewsX will explore the meaning of real freedom from today’s youth in a special show ‘Freedom for Millennials’ at 2:30 pm.
In the evening, NewsX will broadcast Independence Day live programme from the Wagah Border from 5:00 pm onwards, the reporters will cover the special programme with armed forces from ground zero. NewsX team will also be showcasing special Independence Day programme from recently constituted union territory of Ladakh.
While the channel will be focusing on the spirit of freedom, NewsX will showcase a special feature ‘Kashmir in 7 Decades Doccie’ at 8:00 PM. The programme will showcase various incidence which has happened in the valley since independence and how these incidence have shaped up the lives of the people of Kashmir. There will also be a special segment on the future of Kashmir valley economically post the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 A.
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.
