News Broadcasting
TV Today announces 29 May launch of Dilli Aaj Tak
MUMBAI: The Aroon Purie promoted TV Today Network has officially announced the launch of its fourth 24-hour news channel, targeting the local Delhi/NCR audience, for 29 May 2006.
The announcement confirms a report put out earlier by Indiantelevision.com. The network has named the NCR channel –‘Dilli Aaj Tak’, which will cover all aspects of life in Delhi and the National capital region. The positioning of the channel is ‘Aap Ka Shahar, Aap Tak’. The look and feel is stylish and vibrant, and the content is led by utility in the capital region.
TV Today Network CEO G Krishnan says, “We have consolidated our position of being India’s No. 1 news network through our three very differently positioned news channels. Getting into the regional news space was the next logical step for us, and what better market to enter than Delhi? Delhi’s rising consumerism, booming economy and rapidly improving infrastructure, among other things, have made it a city to reckon with at a global scale – the need exists for a credible news channel that can cover life in the capital.”
TV Today Network chairman and MD Aroon Purie says “The media industry in general and the television industry in particular has been booming; news space has seen an exponential increase in the number of players. In this clutter, consumers look for credible sources of information, and TV Today Network is committed to provide just that.”
News Broadcasting
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.
