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Special Programming: Rajasthan Ka Rann & Chunavi Chaupal
MUMBAI: After Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, this week on Chunav Yatra, IBN7 reaches Rajasthan. On the half-hour travelouge Mera Vote Meri Sarkar – Chunav Yatra captures the pulse of the people of Rajasthan prior to this assembly election. Under a special segment called Rajasthan Ka Rann, meet the electorate and their leaders as we evaluate how far the promises made have been kept and what the Aam Janta has to say about their leaders.
Also, on the special series called Chunavi Chaupal – Delhi 2013 where we visit different constituencies of Delhi and make the electorate question their leaders face to face, this week we visit Malviya Nagar, Najafgarh, Jangpura, Rajinder Nagar and Okhla.
Don’t forget to catch Rajasthan Ka Rann on Saturday, 23rd Nov and 25th to 28th Nov (Mon-Thu) @ 9.30 PM with a repeat on Sunday, 24th Nov at 9:30AM and Chunavi Chaupal – Delhi 2013 from 25th to 29th Nov (Mon-Fri) @ 7.30 PM only on IBN7.
News Broadcasting
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.
