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ABP NEWS NIELSEN- KAUN BANEGA PRADHANMANTRI- BJP to bag 40 seats in UP
MUMBAI: BJP to bag 40 seats in Uttar Pradesh; AAP predicted to get only one seat: ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll
BJP predicted to emerge as the largest party with 21 seats in Bihar; JDU to face the heat of break-up from BJP, likely to get 9 seats: ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll
BJP likely to have a major gain of 40 seats in Uttar Pradesh, predicts the opinion poll conducted by ABP News-Nielsen. As compared the poll conducted in Jauary, 2014, BJP shows a gain of another five with 40 seats and a vote share of 33 per cent. Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP likely to get only one seat in the house of 80-seat assembly. Congress predicted to get around 11 seats as compared to 21 seats in 2009 Lok Sabha polls. As per the poll, ruling Samajwadi Party likely to get around 14 and Mayawati’s BSP to get a close number of 13 seats in Uttar Pradesh.
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As per the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, BJP likely to get 2 seats of all four seats in Bundelkhand. Congress likely to be wiped off and SP and BSP to get one seat each.
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According to the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, BJP likely to lead in the 12-seat zone of Central Uttar Pradesh with 5 seats. Congress to get around 3 and BSP, SP to bag 2 seats each.
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As per the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, BJP predicted to lead with 17 seats in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Congress to get 4 seats, BSP 9 seats and SP 5 seats in the 36-seat zone of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Maywati’s BSP has gained 2 seats as compared to 7 seats in the opinion poll conducted in January, 2014.
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According to the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, BJP to lead in all 5 zones, predicted to get around 16 seats in Western Uttar Pradesh. BJP has gained 5 seats here, as compared to 11 seats in the opinion poll conducted in January, 2014. AAP to get its only seat from Western Uttar Pradesh. Ruling Samajwadi Party likely to get 6 seats.
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As per the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, BJP predicted to emerge as the largest party with 21 seats in Bihar; JDU to face the heat of break-up from BJP, likely to get 9 seats.
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BJP likely to emerge as the largest party in Bihar with 21 seats and a vote share of 32 per cent, predicts the opinion poll conducted by ABP News-Nielsen. Ruling JDU to face the heat after parting from ally BJP, to get 9 seats as compared to 20 seats in 2009 Lok Sabha polls. RJD likely to get around 5 seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
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According to the ABP News-Nielsen opinion poll, in a hypothetical scenario, Congress predicted to get 14 seats and a vote share of 32 per cent in alliance with RJD and LJP.
The opinion poll was conducted by ABP News-Nielsen in 20 parliamentary constituencies of Uttar Pradesh on 4th February, 2014 to 15th February, 2014 with 4537 respondents. In Bihar, the poll was conducted in 10 constituencies with 2272 respondents.
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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.
