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IBN7 to air ‘Asia Ka King Kaun?’ on the Asia Cup India- Pakistan clash
MUMBAI: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are slotted to face off in the Asia Cup being held in Bangladesh. The premier biennial tournament, in its 13 edition, is being played in the T20 format for the first time. The channel will air a show titled Asia ka King Kaun? on 27 February at 6 pm.
IBN7 is all-set to capture the excitement of this high profile clash as the two teams square off against each other for the first time since last year’s World Cup match in Australia which India won comfortably. The channel has partnered with Pakistan’s Dunya TV to bring unique joint shows that will capture the thrill of this game, shows that are likely to be as memorable as this match itself in terms of their format and content.
Top cricketers like Kris Srikkanth, Kiran More and Ashok Malhotra will be on IBN7’s panel along with its Deputy Managing Editor Sumit Awasthi & Sports Editor Vimal Kumar while Saeed Ajmal and Ahmed Shehzad will be joining Dunya TV anchors from Pakistan. The experts will engage in discussing the strengths, the preparations and the chances of both the teams along with their own experiences from past matches.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
