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SC to set up 3-man panel to look into Indo-Pak cricket telecast imbroglio
MUMBAI: The Supreme Court today said it was setting up a three-member committee to determine the quantum of damage, if any, suffered by the parties which rose out of the dipute over the “simulcast” of the recently held landmark cricket series between India and Pakistan.
The Court has asked the series’ exclusive telecast rights holder Ten Sports, Doordarshan and the Dubai-based sports broadcaster’s India distributor Modi Entertainment Network, six names for the committee, out of which it will choose three persons, the Press Trust of India has reported.
The PTI report further states that the Court asked the parties to suggest the terms and reference for the committee but made it clear that it will have the final say in the framing of the terms and reference of the committee.
The parties have been directed to furnish the necessary details sought from them by 23 July 23 and posted the matter for further hearing to 29 July.
At its last hearing on 6 May, the Court asked Ten Sports to file documents detailing the total advertisement revenue it got during the simultaneous telecast of Indo-Pak cricket series on its channel and Doordarshan.
The court, while fixing the next date of hearing, had asked all the parties, including cable distributors, to substantiate their claim on losses and profits arising from the telecast.
The court also directed Doordarshan to give an account of the advertisement it had carried on 13 and 15 March during cricket matches.
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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.
