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Governance Now to honour achievers with Visionary Awards 2021
Mumbai : Governance Now, a platform for analysis of public policy and governance from the house of Sri Adhikari Brothers is all set to present Visionary Awards of 2021 in a virtual webinar to be held on 29 January.
The awards will be presented by union minister of law and justice Kiren Rijiju to seven dignitaries, in the following categories.
1. Outstanding Contribution to Entertainment Industry : Actor Anil Kapoor
2. Regulator, Financial Sector : Bombay Stock Exchange MD Ashish Chauhan
3. Best Administrator (Handling Covid-19 Situation)- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner Iqbal Chahal
4. Media Personality of the Year- Sony Entertainment Pictures Networks India MD & CEO N P Singh
5. Most Popular Face News (English)- India Today Group consulting editor Rajdeep Sardesai
6. Political Spokesperson of the Year- Shehzad Poonawala
7. Most Popular Face News (Hindi)- Zee News editor Sudhir Chaudhary
“The Awardees were chosen after rigorous screening by an expert panel after multiple rounds of experts’ meetings,” the organisers said in as statement ahead of the ceremony.
SABGROUP chairman and MD Markand Adhikari said, “Though I have kept myself out from the entire process, our panel of experts have adhered to the best processes and only the best achievers are being felicitated as Governance Now stands for credibility and high standards of journalism.”
The event will be broadcasted live on Zoom, SABGROUP Governance Now Digital platform (www.governancenow.com).
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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.
