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CNBC-TV18 launches ‘STARTUP STREET’ – A comprehensive daily-show on everything Startups
MUMBAI: The pioneer of startup programming and India’s award-winning news and information broadcast channel, CNBC-TV18 today announced the launch of its latest daily-show – STARTUP STREET. Touted as India’s most comprehensive daily show on startups, Startup Street focuses on key newsmakers, policy moves, industry trends and innovation in the Startup realm. Through the show the channel aims to put spotlight on the pioneers and disrupters of the Indian economy. The show is led by CNBC-TV18’s Managing Editor Shereen Bhan along with Megha Vishwanath from Delhi NCR, Shruti Mishra from Mumbai and Mugdha Variyar from Bengaluru.
The show’s programming is segmented into #checkingIn, #Hotseat, #whatsbrewing #Investoreye that will feature a stellar line-up of exclusive stories, investigative scoops, newsbreaks, financial report-cards, latest statistics of startups and unicorns along with in-depth interviews of the stalwarts of the industry. Showcasing the drivers of the new economy, Startup Street aims to be the one stop destination for everything startup.
The show will be aired from Monday-Sunday at 7PM.
Commenting on the launch of the show, Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 said, “The startup space is witnessing a rapid continuous growth; however, there’s a dire necessity for informative, knowledge-sharing with the audiences related to the sector. Since the phenomenal growth of the Startup industry in India, we have been the only channel that has covered the sector thoroughly and expansively and we seek to leverage our expertise in showcasing a comprehensive picture on the movers and shakers of the Indian Startup economy. As the pioneers of startup reportage, CNBCTV18 put the spotlight on the new community of first-generation entrepreneurs on our award winning show Young Turks 18 years ago and now we leverage our expertise to bring you India’s most comprehensive daily startup show, Startup Street.”
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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.






