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BBC to boost business coverage with new programmes
MUMBAI: BBC World News and BBC.com plan to boost their business coverage in the upcoming months with new coverage and analysis to give audiences the story behind the headlines at a time of vast economic change.
Starting this month the BBC will premiere a fresh line up of programmes and online features from London, Johannesburg, Singapore and around the world. From Talking Business with Linda Yueh to Escape from the Boardroom, Africa Business Report to Young and Jobless, BBC World News and BBC.com will deliver the latest on today’s business world to audiences around the globe.
A world-renowned economist, each week Linda will sit down with big thinkers and news makers to talk about the latest business stories and economic trends; and what they mean not just for companies, but for consumers around the world. Linda will draw on her skill at cutting through the figures and get behind the headlines to make sense of a complex world. Clever discussions, distinctive news packages, and Linda’s analysis will make this show a must-watch for viewers around the globe.
On the new line-up, Linda Yueh said: “With the vast changes in the global economy, understanding what lies behind the headlines matters more than ever. As part of a wider push to increase coverage of global business and the world economy on the BBC, I am delighted to host a new global business programme that will highlight the key trends that are re-shaping our world. Talking Business with Linda Yueh will focus on what these changes mean for our everyday lives through insightful discussions and interviews with key personalities.”
Based in Singapore, Linda will travel extensively to cover the main global economics and business news stories. Prior to joining the BBC she was the Economics Editor for Bloomberg Television.
Also on 5 October, BBC World News will launch Africa Business Report, a new weekly business TV programme, fronted by well-known presenter Lerato Mbele, covering key business stories and trends from across Africa. Africa Business Report will be produced by the BBC‘s new Africa Business unit from its production centre in Johannesburg and will report from across Africa showcasing the latest business trends across the continent, through a mixture of on the ground reports and high profile interviews.
BBC Global News controller of English Richard Porter said: “Our role as a global broadcaster is to help the audience understand the constantly evolving economic landscape around them. Through in-depth analysis and background explanations, our new business programming on BBC World News and BBC.com takes our audience behind the headlines to get to the root of the stories that shape today’s economy both at home and around the world.”
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
