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Watch BBC World news on Air India flights
MUMBAI: Starting Monday, 18 April, Air India will become the first Indian airline to provide its passengers with in-flight news bulletins from BBC World. The BBC’s international news and information channel will be part of the programming available on the carrier’s routes from India to several destinations including Europe, the US and East Asia.
The latest news bulletins from BBC World will be downloaded at Mumbai up to five times each day and then broadcast to passengers. Air India also has plans to record bulletins at European airports in order to provide its customers with updates on flights from Europe to India and several destinations in the US, informs a company release.
BBC World travel distribution account director Zina Neophytou says, “This agreement lets BBC World reach even more viewers on the move, supplying them with news and analysis of global events that they can trust. India is an enormously important market for the channel, and this agreement builds on our existing distribution with airlines around Asia.”
In an effort to better suit passengers travelling to and from India, Air India has been expanding its fleet, introducing new routes and upgrading its services in recent years. Jitender Bhargava, director, public relations, Air India, says that signing with BBC World is a critical step forward, the release adds.
“BBC World is known globally for its journalistic excellence, credibility and extensive international news coverage,” Neophytou says. “As the world grows smaller, it is essential that we keep our customers abreast of global happenings even as they travel, and we are delighted that we can do it with a trusted name like BBC World.
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
