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India TV in midst of major editorial overhaul
MUMBAI: After slightly over nine months of existence, the Rajat Sharma-promoted India TV has effected a major restructuring plan in the editorial domain. The spin-offs from this exercise will be visible across various content genres.
Executive editor Hemant Sharma will now move to the output function. As a top-level editorial resource, he will give strength and editorial might to the morning band, as also give a charge to big-time investigative and political stories and stings carried out by India TV in public interest. Under Sharma, some programming innovations are expected.
Executive editor Sudhir Chaudhry will move to the input function. He will deliver and modernize the assignment function and introduce innovation in news procurement. The proactive nature of his job profile is expected to give teeth to the inflow of stories and optimize the use of India TV’s unparalleled network of reporters across the country. Sudhir will also head news events and forward planning.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com India TV chairman Rajat Sharma points out, ” It is an exercise to revamp the news functioning and make it more vibrant. Like every channel, we are also looking at infusing efficiency in the team.”
Editor (Business) Rohit Bansal will work on primetime evening band shows: Evening News, Aaj Ki Baat, Showtime, Al Jazeera, India Live and Speed News. Head of News Ramesh Parida will oversee all news operations, take up the challenge of driving new audiences into news viewing and consolidate India TV’s equity among influential publics.
Rakesh Tripathi will be chief of the New Delhi bureau, while Sachin Sahay will look after all copy and story production teams. KK Dutta will head the merged assignment and transport operations as well as trouble shooting, while Anuranjan Jha will juggle between morning and evening bands as also special events.
India TV’s popular Showtime programme will have a new avatar and new programmes like Agla Daur and Chat Masala will be unveiled shortly.
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.
