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Zee Sports to telecast National Football League final leg from Goa
MUMBAI: Zee Sports will telecast 10 live matches from Goa where the top clubs will fight for the title in the last leg of the ONGC Cup National Football League. In the first match of the last phase on 5 May, title contenders and Federation Cup winners Mahindra United will clash with Mohammedan Sporting.
Zee Sports COO Gary Lovejoy said, “In the first year of our telecast of Indian football, the standard of league has reached a new peak in terms of quality of players, standard of play, passion and excitement. The excitement and competitiveness of the league can be gauged from the fact that there is a possibility of winner being decided in the last league game.”
For the 10th edition of National Football League, Zee Sports has ONGC, National Insurance Company, Indian, Airtel, TATA Tiscon, Khadim’s, Coca Cola, DS Group and West Bengal IT Department among others as broadcast and on ground sponsors for the coverage of the ONGC Cup 10th National Football League.
The schedule of ONGC Cup National Football League is as follows:
5 May — Mohammedan vs Mahindra United
7 May — Salgaocar Vs Dempo
8 May — Sporting Club de Goa Vs Kingfisher East Bengal
11 May — Sporting Club de Goa Vs Dempo
13 May — Salgaocar Vs Air India
17 May — Salgaocar Vs Sporting Club de Goa
20 May — Salgaocar Vs Mohammedan Sporting
(All the above matches kick off at 6:30 pm)
21 May — Dempo Vs Mahindra United (4:30 pm)
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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.
