News Broadcasting
Zee News ready with Yashwant Sinha-anchored ‘Andaaz Apna Apna’
MUMBAI: Zee News is all set to launch a new show Andaaz Apna Apna in its endeavor to reach out to common men. As reportred by indiantelevision.com earlier, ex-finance minister Yashwant Sinha will anchor the show as a reporter, who reaches out to common people from different backgrounds of the country.
The series will begin on 20 May Friday at 8:30 pm. The repeat telecast will air on Saturday at 1:30 pm.
Zee News, with this programme will present a perspective on daily grind of existence of people from different walks of life. People like a coolie, a nawab from Lucknow, a gems cutter, a truck driver, an unemployed youth, a banarasi pan vendor, women panchayat, tribal of behrur to name a few who will be seen discussing their problems on the show, states an official release.
Zee News director- news group Laxmi Goel said,” Andaz Apna Apna will strengthen the relationship Zee News shares with the masses. It is a significant step to have a closer look at our day-today problems in the society. The channel will make sure to cover the personal and professional problems which have been faced by common people of India from different regions and class.”
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.
