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Sahara Samay Rashtriya tries to rehabilitate a flesh trade victim
MUMBAI: Sahara Samay Rashtriya’s correspondent Arup Chatterjee saved Juhi Ghosh from the clutches of the flesh trade, which is reportedly rampant on the Bangladesh India border. The 18 year old’s parents had abandoned her in Bangladesh when they fled to India in search for livelihood. Sahara Samay Rashtriya team brought Juhi from the Bonga Border to Delhi via West Bengal, Bihar and UP.
Sahara Samay Rashtriya had plans to hand over the care of the girl to an NGO or any other appropriate institution once they reached Delhi. However, at Palam Airport in Delhi, the Sahara Samay team were restrained under the alleged instructions of the DG, Police, West Bengal. The West Bengal Police, according to the news channel is trying to cover up the ‘Flesh Trade’ which is rampant at Indo-Bengal border area.
Sahara Samay Rashtriya says that the only reason their reporter got involved in this episode was to save the life of an 18 year old girl, who had no option but to sell herself to survive in this world. They further add that in the attempt to cover up this episode, the Bengal police instructed the CISF to restrict the Sahara Samay team at the airport at Delhi. Gosh was taken in custody by CISF at Palam Airport along with Sahara Samay team and handed over to the Delhi Police.
The Sahara Samay reporter was also detained but later released. Ghosh was later produced in court. The channel reiterates its involvement and says it will do it’s best to ensure that the girl is rehabilitated.
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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.
