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News18 India Ka Raja
MUMBAI: With the 11-day long festival of Ganesh Chaturthi round the corner, Maharashtra & other parts of India will once again witness beautiful pandals, crowds and celebrities thronging through the festival venues. As the nation prepares for the grand festival, News18 India is all set to welcome Lord Ganesha through its popular television entertainment show ‘Saas Bahu Aur Devrani’. The channel will take ‘News18 India ka Raja’ to top TV serial sets celebrating the spirit of Ganesh Utsav.
This year, ‘News18 India ka Raja’ will be welcomed by contestants of the popular reality show ‘Dance Deewane’ with a musical band and a striking performance. For the next eleven days, Lord Ganesha will travel daily to the sets of renowned shows like Kulffi Kumarr Bajewala, Kaleerein, Nimki Mukhiya, Silsila Badlte Rishton Ka, Krishna Chali London to name a few.
Mohit Malik, Shakti Arora, Suhasi Dhami, Aditi Sharma, Drashti Dhami, Arjit Taneja, Donald Bisht, Bhumika Gurung are some of the well-known television celebrities who will receive blessings through News18 India’s special segment. These stars along with their crew will welcome the idol of Ganesha on their sets and offer prayers and prasad followed by aarti.
Commenting on the initiative, Nimki Mukhiya famed actor Bhumika Gurung said, “This is the first time that Ganpati Bappa will come on our set. All the cast and crew are looking forward to worship him and seek his blessings. ‘News18 India ka Raja’ goes to many sets every year and the set that they go to, becomes immensely popular. Thank you, News18 India, for taking the initiative to bring Bappa to our sets!”
Actor Arjit Taneja said, “This is the first time I will be seeing celebrations around Ganesh Utsav since I am from Delhi. I had heard about ‘News18 India ka Raja’ but will be welcoming Ganpati Bappa on the sets for the very first time. I have heard that he visits numerous sets and even fulfills the wishes of the actors.”
Starting 13th September, all the excitement and fervor of the festival will be captured daily by a special segment on ‘Saas Bahu Aur Devrani’. On the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi the idol of Ganesha will be immersed into the Arabian Sea on Juhu beach of Mumbai by a top TV celebrity.
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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.
