News Broadcasting
India Today launches 7 mobile-specific niche channels
NEW DELHI: The India Today group, which recently announced the appointment of its group editorial director (Broadcast & New Media) Kalli Purie as group vice vhairperson, has now entered the new age of mobile journalism with seven customised news and other channels on different aspects of life.
Purie told indiantelevision.com that the channels launched today are Yoga Tak, Food Tak, Life Tak, Tech Tak, Astro Tak, Sports Tak, and News Tak which will also see the presence of veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai. The news channel News Tak will carry headlines every hour.The tagline for the channels is ‘Share kar’.
Purie said that the Indian media landscape is transforming with ever changing content consumption pattern in society and the aim was to take full advantage of this.
Although the group already had an online presence, the new channels will be more interactive with videos on demand and over 150 videos are already available from today.
She said this had become possible because of increased bandwidth available with increase in players including Jio. Since mobile has its own limitations, she said the videos could also be seen without audio or vice versa.
Her aim as to increase this number by at least two more channels so that the total is ten including the formerly launched Lallantop.com.
The channels are also present on sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and except for the last medium, there are no ads at present. Publicity would be done through the group channels and social media.
Driven by broadband services at affordable rates and technology improvements, the number of internet-enabled mobile phones is growing very fast and the number is expected to touch 700 million by 2021.
Consequently, approximately 99 per cent of Indian language internet users access online content on mobile devices and over 60 per cent of the Indian language internet users prefer to consume regional news.
The most used content on mobile phones is video. Video is expected to represent 60 per cent of the overall mobile data traffic and is expected to grow to 78 per cent by 2021.
The channels can be downloaded from https://www.mobiletak.in/
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.
