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CNN-IBN to air shows on Narendra Modi’s one year in office
MUMBAI: It has almost been a year since Narendra Modi – the longest serving BJP chief minister created history when he won by a landslide victory of 282 seats in the Indian General elections and formed the first single party majority Government in three decades.
Taking charge, the Modi government undertook a series of administrative measures with a vision of better India, marking a shift in leadership and style of governance.
CNN-IBN and IBN7 will introduce two new shows in order to answer the curious minds on how the country has fared under Modi’s rule so far and assess the impact of the measures taken by his government.
The two programs are an exclusive array of shows that focus on all the aspects of the key decisions and initiatives government has taken. CNN-IBN will air Modi @ 360 from 16 – 26 May, that will constitute a half-hour tete-a-tete with ministers and MPs from the ruling party along with interviews with senior opposition leaders. It also has a slot for feature stories like ‘five point something’ that showcase the top five highlights of PM Modi in various fields.
While Modi@360 focuses on the political impact of Modi’s government and his leadership, Ek Saal Modi Sarkar on IBN7 that will run from 18 – 26 May will evaluate the work from a common man’s point of view. The extensive programming will be in the form of documentaries, surveys, discussions and interviews. It includes an eight episode long series of discussions discussion titled Modi Ke Mantri featuring key ministers of Modi government on the performance and the way forward for their respective ministries. This will be an eight episode series, which will be followed by 12 Mahine, 12 Faisle, a three hour long special that will bring the reasons, details and outcomes of 12 key decisions taken by the Modi government to the limelight.
Apart from these programs, the channels will also conduct an exclusive nationwide survey on the performance of PM Modi and his team. Sabse Bada Survey will gauge mood of the nation from a sample size of about 20000 respondents from across 20 states and more than 400 districts.
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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.
