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News18 India announces its leadership during Ram Mandir consecration week with a print ad campaign
Mumbai: In a front-page advertisement issued in The Economic Times and Indian Express on 7 February News18 India has claimed to have beaten its competitor to reach the number one position during the Ram Mandir consecration week.
The ad campaign launched in Wednesday’s newspaper highlights News18 India’s remarkable lead over the competition. According to the latest viewership data from BARC, with 9.48 crore AMAs, News18 India remained ahead during the week of temple inauguration. (Source: BARC| Metric: AMA’s | TG: NCCS All 15+ | Period: Wk 04’24, All Days, 24 Hrs| Market: HSM | 14 Channels considered)
The ad campaign will also go live on social media, with visibility on trade media.
In the run-up to the historical consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple on 22 January News18 India significantly enhanced its coverage. It launched 100 hours of special, non-stop programming, titled ‘Shree Ram Mahaparv’. Besides the special shows, the inauguration coverage featured the channel’s top anchors, who hosted live shows from Ayodhya, providing insights into the cultural, historical, and religious significance of the Ram Temple.
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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.
