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CNN News18 & 92.7 BIG FM join hands to fight the pothole menace
MUMBAI: With the arrival of the monsoons across India, one big problem that has resurfaced yet again just like every year are Potholes. Continuous rains have exposed the terrible condition of roads in various cities. Against this backdrop, CNN-News18 is doing a special campaign ‘#WhyThesePotholes?’ in partnership with 92.7 BIG FM on the issue of potholes on Indian roads. The campaign is bringing real life stories of people affected by the potholes along with a status check on the work done by municipal corporations in metro cities.
The initiative aims to highlight the plight of commuters in front of government officials and provide possible solutions to the problem. The one-week long campaign comprises stories that highlight the fatalities caused every year due to the potholes. Some of the stories include a case study of a father who lost his 3 year old son and his ongoing legal battle, a Citizen Journalist who has measured the length and breadth of potholes in Delhi, live stories with MCD & BMMC and challenges people are facing in areas with big potholes.
Further amplifying the messaging, both CNN-News18 and 92.7 BIG FM are also engaging people by asking them to share photos and videos of the potholes in their city.
You can become a part of the campaign and highlight issues related to potholes by sharing photos and videos on Whatsapp/08800591092, Facebook/News18CJ and Twitter @News18CJ
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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.
