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Star News launches daily crime bulletin ‘Sansani’ on 22 November
MUMBAI: Star News has announced a new addition to its prime time line-up, a daily crime bulletin Sansani. The show that premieres on 22 November will be air at 11:30 pm from Monday to Friday.
The crime daily is touted as a topical bulletin to report the most recent crime news from around the country.
According to a company release, the programme will recreate the actual scene of crime, wherever needed as vividly as possible to give the viewing audience a real taste of the crime scene. The show will bring the viewer face-to-face with the gory world of crime all over the country. The show will also feature, at regular intervals, a ‘Wanted’ section, which will alert viewers about criminals on the run; and a segment on ‘Crime Prevention’ advising precautions against crime and criminals.
Star News CEO Uday Shankar, as quoted in the release, said, “With the launch of Sansani, TV viewers will be able to see for themselves the social relevance of crime related news as well as the impressive investigative prowess of the Star News team.”
Debuting on Star News, Sansani follows on the heels of Star News’ other highly successful crime special, Red Alert.
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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.
