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India Ahead signs strategic partnership with Delhi Management Association
Mumbai: India Ahead, a national news channel with a country-wide footprint in both broadcast and digital media, has forged a new partnership with Delhi Management Association. This agreement will help promote cooperation in educational, skill development, and research activities.
India Ahead has been envisioned as a news platform with focus on ground reports and perspectives while staying away from theatrics and punditry. The refreshing viewpoint on news dissemination is being well-liked and this is reflected in consistent growth across both TV (English news) and digital (English, Hindi, and Tamil).
The association will also establish a framework for programmes of exchange and collaboration in areas of management, business and commerce, internship, work integrated learning, dual education system, on-the-job training and skill development for mutual benefit.
Speaking on the development, India Ahead Group COO Amitabh Bhatnagar said, “In pursuit of our agenda of being Audience First we are extremely excited about this tie up with a prestigious industry association which will allow us to engage with industry stalwarts and understand their issues, agendas and aspirations. This will help create relevant content and engagement opportunities.”
DMA president and Thomas Assessments VP Yogesh Misra said that this strategic tie up was important step in re–imagining DMA’s offerings with infusion of digital–first DNA, making membership appealing and beneficial for management professionals, as well as the corporates. He further added that the DMA 2.0 vision blended with the vison of India Ahead and he saw lot of synergies in terms of effectively addressing the gaps in employee employer and various stakeholder expectations in the fast-changing business environment.
Founded in 1955, DMA is a premier and prestigious professional body, devoted to dissemination of management principles and practices. It is a non-profit and autonomous entity that focuses on providing a wide range of services aimed at enhancing managerial effectiveness in a broad sphere of activities. It has over 3200 members, including 160 leading corporates, a high-profile managing committee of distinguished professionals from industry, government, and academia, supported by an efficient full-time secretariat.
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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.
