News Broadcasting
AajTak bags the Best News Channel Award at the ITA Awards, 13th year in a row
MUMBAI: The undisputed leader in News Television, AajTak won the Best Hindi News Channel Award at the Indian Television Academy Awards 2013. This is the 13th year in a row that the channel has won the top honour at the prestigious ceremony.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr.AroonPurie, Chairman and Editor in Chief, India Today Group said, “I congratulate the entire team of AajTak on winning the ITA, 13 years in a row. I’m glad not just for the leadership position enjoyed by AajTak but also the trust that our viewers place on us. The award highlights the team???s unwavering commitment towards unbiased journalism without fear or favor and the fact that Aajtak is untiringly living upto its promise of being SabseTez”
Mr. Ashish Bagga, Group CEO India today Group added, The award is symbolic of the nation’s unshakeable faith in the Aajtak team. The channel’s coverage on issues ranging from the cloudburst in Uttarakhand, the Delhi Gang Rape verdict, elections programming and lately, the Cyclone Phailin hitting our country- has been exceptional. We are delighted by the ITA’s recognition of these efforts”. Known for its viewer friendly style of presentation and unmatched credibility, the channel continues to raise the bar in news delivery. The channel has been setting the news agenda for the country since its inception becoming the most preferred platform for 13 years in a row. According to the Indian Readership Survey (Q412 Individual, CS, All India) – AajTak leads the ranking in the News space with an impressive reach of 65.7 Mn, which is more than 6 times reach of its nearest competitor with a meagre 10.7 Mn. The story is no different in the ratings as per TAM, where AajTak holds the leadership position among Hindi News Channels with an average market share of 19.0% (TAM, All India, CS 15+, Wk 1-41 2013) with a consistently substantive margin over the other players.
While AajTak took home the laurels in the Hindi News space, Headlines Today, the English News sister channel from the TV Today Network won Awards for Best anchor-Rahul Kanwal for Centre Stage, Best film and music based show- Shyaam talkies and Best documentary-Ballot Trail karnataka.
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.
