News Broadcasting
Times Network expands its global footprint; launches TIMES NOW, TIMES NOW WORLD, ET NOW, Mirror NOW and Zoom on ONEHUBTV
Strengthening its digital presence in the international markets, Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network in partnership with Vision247, a leading digital communications and managed broadcast service provider based in UK has launched TIMES NOW, TIMES NOW WORLD, ET NOW and Zoom in Europe and Mirror NOW globally, through ONEHUBTV. A unique OTT platform, ONEHUBTV offer viewers the Ultimate Entertainment Experience whereas Vision 247 will manage, distribute and monetise content through this strategic partnership.
An expert curator of segmented and differentiated content across genres, Times Network today has presence in over 100 countries. Offering global viewers access to best in class news and entertainment channels, Times Network brings a strong bouquet of influential brands in its portfolio providing global, national, local and business news, original series and Bollywood content from back home with India’s leading channels.
Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network said, “We are very excited to announce the global launch of Times Network’s premium channels across international markets through our strategic partnership with Vision247. Catering to the requirements of the new age tech savvy viewers, ONEHUBTV is a compelling destination that offers a plethora of opportunities for us to connect with our global viewers. I am confident that our robust offering will cater to the viewers preferences, providing them a holistic content viewing experience.”
Doris Ojo, CEO of Vision247, technology provider behind ONEHUBTV said: “We are delighted to partner with Times Network, India's premium broadcast network. We have been working with Times Network for many years on various projects and have established a trusting relationship with their team. Here at Vision247 we are very excited to bring Times Network channels to new global audiences and I am confident this latest project will make our co-operation even stronger.”
“ONEHUBTV offers an Ultimate Entertainment experience and is targeted at diasporic communities worldwide offering them access to linear TV and on-demand content from any region around the world. We believe that people preserve a sense of home no matter where they end up living, so there will be something for everyone. Our vision is to deliver fantastic quality and diverse content from across the globe to homes all over the world via the most welcoming, innovative, and accessible platform. The ONEHUBTV platform is now making that vision a reality and we are thrilled to have Times Network as a partner in this amazing endeavour, she added.”
Accessible to global audiences, ONEHUBTV uses state of the art in-house technology and infrastructure, to offer users a premium viewer experience at value for money prices across smartphones and tablets with both Android and iOS also on PCs and Macs and Android Smart TVs. Available on ONEHUBTV are TIMES NOW, India’s leading English news channel that represents the global voice of the progressive India with its extensive and unparalleled news reportage ; TIMES NOW WORLD, a channel follows the same ethos of the legacy brand TIMES NOW in bringing news with credibility, speed, accuracy and unbiased approach; ET NOW, India’s leading English Business news channel, committed to the nation’s development with a dedicated purpose of helping Indians Rise with India ; Mirror NOW, a channel that focuses on putting citizens first and redefined the norms and re-written the rules for new-age and viewer-centric journalism and ZOOM, India’s leading entertainment destination for music, original series, Bollywood news, trends, lifestyle and fashion.
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.
