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Aamir Khan wins Aaj Tak Care award for his work in films and TV
NEW DELHI: Actor Aamir Khan, who took television viewers by storm with his first series of Satyamev Jayate has received the award in the individual category in the Aaj Tak Care awards held on 28 August here.
The anthem for the Aaj Tak Care Awards, the first crowd sourced anthem was launched by actor Ajay Devgn and is a unique initiative.
All the other awards and recognitions were given in the corporate category. Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot and cricketer Yuvraj Singh were also present in the event.
All the received entries were evaluated on various parameters by IMRB and then were passed on to FICCI to select six nominees in each category. The final list of these six nominees was submitted to the panel of the jury members.
The final awardees in various categories were selected by the Jury members comprising Gurcharan Das, Ashok Seth, Sandeep Chachra, Sandeep Pandey, Rajendra Singh, Dipankar Gupta and Arun Kapur.
Yuvraj Singh who was present at the award ceremony addresses the gathering
Ajay Devgn inaugurates the Aaj Tak Care award anthem
The final list of winners and recognition in various categories is as follows:
Education: Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
Recognition: Shree Renuka Sugars Limited & SRF Limited
Healthcare: Amul Dairy – Kaira District
Environment: None
Recognition: J K tyres & Royal Bank of Scotland
Empowerment: The Lemon Tree Hotel company
Recognition: Dharampal Satyapal Limited
Individual: Aamir Khan
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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.
