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Ten Sports to telecast India-Pak hockey series
MUMBAI: The much-awaited India-Pakistan hockey series is about to unfold. The two countries face each other in an eight match hockey series after four long years, of which the first four will be played in Pakistan and the rest in India.
Ten Sports will live telecast the first four matches played in Pakistan.
Along with the live telecast, Ten Sports has lined up a slew of programmes including reruns of classic India-Pak clashes to coincide with the tour. An official release informs that the channel has roped in veteran hockey expert and IHF media manager Anupam Ghulati to provide in-depth analysis and commentary for the series.
Ten Sports has also signed a long-term agreement with Pakistan Hockey Federation to telecast the up-coming Champions Trophy to be played in Pakistan in December, adds the release.
Ten Sports VP programming Peter Hutton said “It’s a great acquisition for us and further cements our relationship with quality international hockey. We’ve been thrilled with the response to the telecasts of international hockey events on Ten Sports, and are now looking forward to ending a great year of hockey on the channel with these premier events.”
Day Date IST Title
Friday 24 Sep 5:00 pm Pakistan v India Hockey (Live)
Monday 27 Sep 5:00 pm Pakistan v India Hockey (Live)
Wednesday 29 Sep 5:00 pm Pakistan v India Hockey (Live)
Friday 1 Oct 5:00 pm Pakistan v India Hockey (Live)
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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.
