News Broadcasting
Hindi news now a two-horse race between Aaj Tak, Star News?
MUMBAI: Star News has claimed that its shows including Khabar Din Bhar, Poll Khol and Sansani has brought the channel impressive ratings and thus helping it to grab significant market share in Mumbai as well as in the Hindi speaking market.
Quoting Tam ratings, Star News states that for the week 34 (for the period 14 August to 20 August), the channel enjoyed a 24.1 per cent share amongst the C&S 15+ in the Hindi speaking market (HSM).
While, the Sabse-Tez channel Aaj Tak ranked at the same position with a market share of 24.1 per cent in the same market. NDTV India and Zee News lagged behind, holding a share of 17.6 per cent and 18.3 per cent share each.
In Mumbai, Star News continues the string of ratings, recording 29.1 per cent, followed by Aaj Tak 24.3 per cent. While NDTV India and Zee News stood at 17.6 per cent and 18.3 per cent respectively, states a media release.
Quoting Tam data, Star News has claimed to have earned viewers’ eyeballs. The channel merited 36 minutes per viewer as against Aaj Tak’s 30 minutes. While for Zee News, the figures was 27 minutes and NDTV India earned 24 minutes.
On the other hand, the channel’s programmes such as the half an hour bulletin Khabar Din Bhar ranked as the number one show. While the popular weekly political satire on the state of affairs Poll Khol and the crime show Sansani are also rated amongst the top five programmes. The release adds, that this clearly endorses the channels’ programming, which is balance between offering the best in news reportage and inclusive programming.
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.
