News Broadcasting
Aaj Tak, CNBC-TV18, Asianet News available live on Airtel Edge
MUMBAI: Live feeds of news channels Aaj Tak, CNBC-TV18 and Asianet News have been made available on Airtel with the mobile service provider launching its multimedia service, Enhanced Data for Global Evolution, EDGE.
Airtel aims to rope in more news and entertainment channels in the coming days. At present, the service is available in nine cities across India including Chennai, Kochi, Bangalore and Pune. Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Airtel manager new product development, Bangalore, Sreekar said the expansion process to make the service available all over India was currently in progress.
EDGE provides broadband Internet speed on the mobile. This service assures speeds of up to 200 kbps and offers features including faster downloads, video/audio streaming and Live TV viewing.
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.
