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News18 India to telecast ‘Mahapoll’ ahead of assembly elections
Mumbai: As the polling dates for the upcoming assembly elections approach closer, political parties are driving their campaigns to the pinnacle in all poll-bound states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. News18 India will get a step ahead and telecast the biggest opinion poll ‘Mahapoll’ that will comprehensively analyse and decipher these poll results and give a better and clearer picture to the general public.
In the run-up to these polls, everyone is keen on the public and experts’ opinions to understand which way the tide is turning. Over the past few days, various opinion polls have been released making a forecast on the outcome of the elections. The ‘Mahapoll’ will be hosted by the channel’s renowned anchors Aman Chopra and Preeti Raghunandan and will have eminent political leaders and political commentators as panelists.
The ‘Mahapoll’ will also get telecast on News18 Uttar Pradesh/ Uttarakhand and News18 Punjab/ Haryana/ Himachal Pradesh on Friday, 7 p.m onwards.
News18 India, being the country’s leading Hindi news channel, aims to set the best foot forward in the run-up to the polls by tapping into the power of its comprehensive network of regional channels and reporters bringing insights from ground zero. The shows have been aligned up to the expectations of the viewers as more action is awaited in the poll-bound states.
Viewers can watch ‘Mahapoll’ on Friday from 8 p.m onwards only on News18 India.
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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.
