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Network18 to review Narendra Modi govt’s one year at conclave
MUMBAI: As the NDA Government completes a year in office, Network18 has launched an initiative called Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue.
The initiative will see policy makers from the NDA government and experts from various fields discussing and assessing the series of administrative measures taken by the new regime with a vision for a better India in a day-long conclave.
Modi Sarkar – One Year Dialogue is the third in a row of Network 18 dialogues.
IBN Network CEO Avinash Kaul said, “Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue will serve as a beneficial platform to examine key areas of the reforms brought in by the Modi Government and give our audience a recap of how the world’s largest democracy sees the first year of the Modi government’s vision for India.”
Keeping in mind the importance of the first anniversary of this NDA government Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue will review the key priority areas of the government and their road map to achieve the stated objectives. The day-long conclave will review the last year of Modi governance and check whether the trajectory of the stated policy framework is on the right course. Including multiple panels, keynotes, and interactions, the dialogue will see a recap of the initiatives taken in the past year.
Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue will also host dignitaries from diverse backgrounds such as ministers, bureaucrats, policy consultants, diplomats and industry heads who will deliberate upon key topics ranging from Make in India, Brand India Under Modi, Maximum Governance Minimum Government and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Inclusive Growth).
Network18 Group president, news Umesh Upadhyay said, “We at IBN Network aim to use this occasion to host the top policy makers in the NDA government to share their journey so far; record their achievements and share dispassionately the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”
The conclave will be hosted on 22 May and will be broadcast across Network18 channels including CNN-IBN and IBN7.
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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.
