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India TV brings 24×7 news coverage stream of Paris Olympics 2024 on CTV
Mumbai: India TV, a leading Indian news broadcaster, announces the launch of an exclusive 24×7 news stream for the Paris 2024 Olympics for the CTV audience. With this initiative, India TV once again proves its commitment to delivering CTV-first content. And with this India TV provides firsthand coverage of the Olympic Games, following its comprehensive coverage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 through its connected TV platforms.
This dedicated Olympics 24×7 stream service will deliver nonstop coverage of the 2024 Olympics, from on-ground coverage from Paris, real-time updates, exclusive interviews with athletes and coaches, athlete’s life stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and highlighted moments.
India TV managing director Ritu Dhawan said, “With our vision of CTV growth, we understand the requirements of demanding audience. Along the same lines, we also understand the importance of the Olympics and its growing popularity among viewers. With this CTV first Olympics stream, we aim to bring the Olympics closer to viewers, allowing them to witness every triumph, every remarkable feat, and every moment of glory as it happens”.
India’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics is eagerly anticipated, with hopes for strong performances from athletes like Neeraj Chopra in javelin, PV Sindhu in badminton, and Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting. India aims for its best-ever performance with 117 participants, showcasing its growing prowess on the global sporting stage. The launch of “India House” at the Paris 2024 Olympics will celebrate India’s talent and progress in the Olympic movement. It will serve as a platform to highlight India’s cultural and sporting achievements and support young athletes.
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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.
