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Yogendra Yadav teams up with Rajdeep Sardesai for ‘State of the Nation’ on CNN-IBN
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN, the 24-hour English general news channel, has lined up a four part special show State of the Nation. The show will be anchored by Rajdeep Sardesai and the psephologist Yogendra Yadav.
The State of Nation will showcase various aspects which includes, The Big Political Forecast, Relationships and Family Value, Muslims of India and Nationalism: The Big One.
The show will feature the findings of the opinion polls across the country. The channel will telecast the first three episodes on 23 January at 9:30 pm, 24 January at 10 pm and 25 January at 10 pm While, the final episode will be telecast on the Republic Day at 9:30 pm
Conducted by Centre for Study of Developmental Studies (CSDS), over 15000 respondents from various strata of the Indian society have given their opinion ranging from political, social, cultural and even personal matters. CNN-IBN will attempt to present the true picture of contemporary India.
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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.
