News Broadcasting
Network18 launches India Elections App
MUMBAI: As the elections make progress, one of the leading broadcasters in the country-Network 18 has decided to launch its election application. As of now, the app is only available to Windows OS users and soon it will be launched for iPhone, Android and Windows tablets.
Using the application, people can search for information on political parties, candidates and constituencies. Inside the application, people will be able to watch Live TV on their phones to track updates.
Users can participate in daily opinion polls and register their opinion on important issues. They can also connect with leaders from various political parties on Twitter and look at their work. Customised content can also be procured such as curated news, photos and videos.
Key features of the app include:
• Quick search for a candidate, party or constituency
• Daily elections opinion poll
• Tracking Social Sentiment around elections
• Following your favorite candidates on Twitter
• Viewing interactive visualizations to monitor results of historical parliament elections
• Cartogram, stacked bar and more visualizations for election analysis
• Election specific News, Photos, Videos and Live TV powered by IBNLive.com
The app is available for free download on Windows Phone Store.
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.
