News Broadcasting
High Court sacks ESPN Star Sports’ suit against news channels
MUMBAI: Delhi High Court on Monday gives a major relief to news channels by dismissing a suit, filed by ESPN Star Sports again them for using footages from Indo-Australian cricket series.
The suit had sought a restrain on showing footages of the on going cricket series in programmes other than scheduled news bulletins.
“This suit is not maintainable and hence it is dismissed,” Justice S Ravinder Bhatt said while dismissing the sports broadcaster’s plea, reports PTI.
ESPN Star Sports had sought a restrain on using footages from matches played, and to be played, including the Tests, T-20 and One-day matches, in programmes other than scheduled news bulletins.
ESPN-Star had contended that the usage of footages in programmes other than scheduled news bulletins was in violation of ESPN Star Sport’s terms and conditions which say that the footages could only be utilised in scheduled news bulletins for 30 seconds and for a total of two minutes per day, and that too with its permission.
The sports broadcaster had said that footages were being utilised for programmes of commercial purpose by carrying advertisements.
It had sought restrain against five news channels– CNN-IBN and its sister channel IBN7, Aaj Tak, Star News, Zee News and NDTV 24X7.
When contacted by Indiantelevision.com, ESPN officials refused to give any comments.
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.
