News Broadcasting
Zee News to air survey on women’s safety in Delhi
MUMBAI: While Aaj Tak is airing a survey on crime against women as a week long news capsule, Zee news will air its initiative in unearthing the burning issue of the capital city, Whether Delhi is safe for women?
The one-hour programme will air on Sunday at 12:00 pm.
The nation’s capital is witnessing an increase in incidents of crime against women and fast deteriorating law and order situation, a company release says. For the purpose of an assessment of the conditions, the news channel called in panelists’ like police commissioner New Delhi RS Gupta, Senior Advocate Harish Salve and Film Actress Nandita Das.
The programme was aired last week minus much publicity, but owing popular demand this show is scheduled to air again.
Taking its cue from the most critical issues like rise in the cases of sexual harassment on the roads in Delhi, gang rape gang rape in Delhi University and the rape of a 85 years old woman in another part of Delhi, the programme highlights the entire phenomenon, which leads the city to be unsafe.
Besides that the other issue discussed was How effective is the Police or the Judiciary? According to the release, it is reviewed that police have not been prompt during such emergencies. For instance, a woman kept on calling on her mobile phone but the police took 40 minutes to reach the site of the crime or the gang rape case in Delhi University, where no action was taken against the constable involved.
In the wake of conspiracy of silence, which exists in Delhi, the most important question discussed was Who would find a solution to this problem?
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.
