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Opinion poll results ‘And the winner is…’ exclusive on NDTV
MUMBAI: Elections still is the mainstay at news channels and the innovation is the order of the day. So after slew of the political satires across the news channel, NDTV is ready with yet another innovation an exclusive opinion poll.
Both its English and Hindi channels- NDTV 24X7 and NDTV India- will reveal the results of nationwide opinion polls on Friday night 26 March at 9.30 pm.
Conducted NDTV-Indian Express- AC Nielsen, the poll queried a random sample of 40 thousand people in 200 constituencies across the country, some of them in tiny villages in remote areas. The shows will have Prannoy Roy and Vinod Dua, for NDTV 24X7 and NDTV India respectively, says a company release.
As for the programme on 24×7 And the Winner is…, it will be anchored by Prannoy Roy. “It’s going to be a very exciting discussion. We plan to have state-by-state forecasts, breakdowns of caste-based votes, and of course, the big question: Will the Congress pay a penalty for Sonia Gandhi’s foreign origins?” promises Prannoy Roy.
Accompanying Roy in studio for his trademark swings-and-trends analysis will be Dorab Sopariwala, Yogendra Yadav, and for a broader political perspective, NDTV managing editor Rajdeep Sardesai, says the release.
While the programme on NDTV India Jeet Uski Janta Jiski, will be anchored by Dibang and will have Vinod Dua as a special analyst.
Says Dua, “The design of the poll makes it the most accurate an estimate can get.”
Referring to the NDTV-Indian Express-AC Nielsen Poll Dibang adds, “An opinion poll captures the mood of the country at the time that it’s conducted. Things can change in the days leading upto the actual voting. But we’ve taken all sorts of precautions to ensure it’s very, very scientific”.ew8
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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.
