News Broadcasting
IANS, iVision tie up on news for print, TV
NEW DELHI: Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) and iVision News, a New Delhi-based television content provider, have come together with the aim of establishing a news agency of international standards for TV, print and other media.
“The aim is to create a world-class media organisation that will not only report India in all its aspects for the domestic media, both print and television, but also be able to tell a global audience the ‘India story’ that is of growing international interest,” says a press release from IANS India Pvt Ltd.
IANS is run by media professionals who have made a name for themselves in journalism and came together with a shared vision of a news service with strengths in researched and quality writing, balanced reportage and a uniquely Indian and South Asian perspective.
iVision has in a short span of time set up a national network in television reporting, backed by state-of-the-art technology. iVision is promoted by a team of professionals and is backed by the iLabs Group, led by Srini Raju, who has piloted many IT ventures.
“The IANS-iVision team will be a composite content provider for print, television and other media. With its highly talented team, it will be a one-stop source of print and television ‘software’ – be it for newspapers, magazines, channels or even non-media customers who are looking for value-added information services on India, South Asia and the Indian diaspora,” the release said.
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.
