News for 'British Broadcasting Corporation'

BBC execs quit amid row over 'doctoring' Trump speech

BBC execs quit amid row over 'doctoring' Trump speech

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Two top executives at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) resigned on Sunday amid an escalating scandal over impartiality and bias, as reported by CNN.

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

Isa Guha honoured with MBE in King's New Year cricket list

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The 40-year-okd has strong familial ties and cultural connection to India, often visiting Kolkata and enjoying Indian food.

PIX: Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

PIX: Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

Rediff.com27 May 2025

A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's English Premier League title triumph on Monday, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured.

British cops quit over race investigation

British cops quit over race investigation

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

Seven recruits and an officer were identified as making racist remarks in The Secret Policeman, a BBC documentary that was made using Tehelka-style techniques.

Peter Higgs, Nobel laurate behind 'God' particle, dead

Peter Higgs, Nobel laurate behind 'God' particle, dead

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

His reflections on the origins of mass sparked a nearly five-decade, multi-billion dollar search for a subatomic particle, later known as the 'Higgs boson', which was thought to hold the key to understanding the nature of the universe.

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Rediff.com10 May 2023

"The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a globally respected institution and broadcaster whose news material I consume everyday. Secondly, all organisations have to obey the law of India. BBC is talking to Indian authorities about that," Ellis said.

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

India calls US report on human rights 'deeply biased'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

India on Friday described a United States State Department report citing alleged incidents of human rights violations including in Manipur as 'deeply biased' and said it reflects a poor understanding of India and it attach no value to it.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

Aware of BBC raid, cannot offer any judgement: US

Aware of BBC raid, cannot offer any judgement: US

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'We support the importance of free press around the world. We continue to highlight the importance of freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief as human rights that contribute to strengthening democracies around the world. It has strengthened this democracy here in this country. It has strengthened India's democracy'

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Verge reported that James, who has previously said he would not pay for verification, had not paid to keep the checkmark.

BBC chairman resigns after row over loan deal for BoJo

BBC chairman resigns after row over loan deal for BoJo

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The 67-year-old former Goldman Sachs banker, who has been the chairman of the UK taxpayer-funded licence fee-backed British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), said the investigation found he had breached the governance code for public appointments.

BBC's anti-religious attitude criticised

BBC's anti-religious attitude criticised

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

That report called the government's plans for the BBC confusing and misguided, the daily said.

Supersonic car unveiled at Farnborough air show

Supersonic car unveiled at Farnborough air show

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

The 1:1 replica of the 12.8m-long Bloodhound SuperSonic Car is the result of three years of aerodynamic study.

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The BBC said on Tuesday that it is "fully cooperating" with the Income Tax authorities who are at its offices in New Delhi and Mumbai and hoped that the situation will be resolved "as soon as possible".

UK: Muslim body did not carry checks on extremism

UK: Muslim body did not carry checks on extremism

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

The Muslim Council of Britain has admitted to not having any checks against extremism among its affiliated groups.

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Figures released by the corporation disclosed the top 100 are paid an average of 199,316 pounds, comfortably exceeding the Prime Minister's 194,250 pound salary.

BBC to shut down Asian Network

BBC to shut down Asian Network

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

The BBC Trust, which sets the course for the functioning of the world service, confirmed the proposal by the BBC director general Mark Thompson to shut down the radio station.

'Ground situation in Afghanistan far from reassuring'

'Ground situation in Afghanistan far from reassuring'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

US troops after 10 years in Afghanistan are in the same position as the Soviet troops after eight years were in 1987 --victory increasingly elusive, says B Raman.

Prasar Bharati CEO rejects BBC invite over 'one-sided' riot coverage

Prasar Bharati CEO rejects BBC invite over 'one-sided' riot coverage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'I must respectfully decline the invitation in view of the recent coverage of the BBC of certain incidents of violence in Delhi,' Vempati said in his letter to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Director General Tony Hall.

World identifies India with Gandhi, Taj & poverty

World identifies India with Gandhi, Taj & poverty

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

In the survey conducted on the socio-economic perception on India and Pakistan after 60 years of independence from the British rule, the BBC found that the world also associated both countries with poverty.

FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations

FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

FIFA has dismissed allegations made by a British Broadcasting Corporation programme against three executive committee members, saying Swiss authorities had already investigated and the case had been closed.

Rein in Haqqani network, Hillary tells Pakistan

Rein in Haqqani network, Hillary tells Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Fearing at the possibility of attacks against the US emanating from Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her second visit to the country has called on Islamabad to take further and specific actions against militant networks, British Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Clear distinction between gunmen and terrorists

Clear distinction between gunmen and terrorists

Rediff.com14 Dec 2008

The British Broadcasting Corporation, a state-sponsored but independently run, media organization has attracted sharp criticism for having "double-standards" in its coverage of the Mumbai terror attacks. Most times the BBC reporters referred to the terrorists who attacked Mumbai as "gunmen" or "militants".

BBC makes new charges against FIFA ex-co members

BBC makes new charges against FIFA ex-co members

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

An investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) accused three FIFA executives of taking bribes in a programme to be aired on Monday, three days before the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups are decided.

LeT cell in Mumbai had crucial role in 26/11: BBC

LeT cell in Mumbai had crucial role in 26/11: BBC

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

Pakistan-based terrorist leaders who conveyed precise police positions to the 26/11 attackers may have been guided by LeT spotters on the ground in Mumbai rather than by live television coverage, a British Broadcasting Corporation investigative report claimed on Sunday.

BBC to cut 2,900 jobs

BBC to cut 2,900 jobs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The British Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday said it would cut about 2,900 jobs, more than 10 per cent of its workforce, as a part of "transformation" of the world's biggest public broadcaster, aimed at saving 320 million pounds a year.

NRI kid wins BBC Hard Spell

NRI kid wins BBC Hard Spell

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Gayathri spelt words diverse and difficult words like apocalypse, mezzanine, troglodyte, claustrophobia, geisha and resuscitate to become Britain's best young speller.

BBC apologises for Boycott's four-letter rant

BBC apologises for Boycott's four-letter rant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Cricketer-turned-commentator Geoffrey Boycott kicked up a storm with an on-air four-letter rant during the third England-South Africa ODI, prompting the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to apologise for the indiscretion.

Indira's biggest mistake and her biggest glory

Indira's biggest mistake and her biggest glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Indira was one of the most outstanding political personalities that India ever produced, he says.

'Those found guilty won't be spared'

'Those found guilty won't be spared'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Amidst media investigations alleging that peacekeepers from Indian Army were embroiled in gold and ivory smuggling and giving arms to militias in Congo, Defence Minister A K Antony said, "Anyone found guilty will not be spared". The allegations, Antony said, were being probed by United Nations investigators.

Report on Indian troop's misconduct false: UN

Report on Indian troop's misconduct false: UN

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The report was misleading and false and neglected to mention a number of important factors, senior UN officials said, stressing that where charges were substantiate, action had been taken. The BBC report had alleged that Pakistani troops with the mission had engaged in illegal gold trafficking and re-arming of militia groups and the Indian troops were involved in illegally buying gold and using a UN helicopter for exchanging of ivory for ammunition.

B Raman: The BBC's unlikely story on 26/11

B Raman: The BBC's unlikely story on 26/11

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Had there been LeT spotters around the areas targeted, who were in independent communication with the controllers in Pakistan their conversations -- whether through the Internet or otherwise -- must have also been intercepted contemporaneously or recorded and noticed subsequently. No intelligence agency -- neither Indian nor the US nor of any other country -- has spoken of any such conversation with Pakistan by elements not participating in the attacks.

View: Don't dismiss the Jama Masjid firing lightly

View: Don't dismiss the Jama Masjid firing lightly

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

While there is no need for any panic, B Raman states that any casual approach to the firing outside the Jama Masjid in New Delhi would be unwise.

Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Incidentally, the BBC Trust, of which Bharucha is the acting chairperson, took over the responsibility of running the organisation from the BBC Board of Governors from Monday.

Congo: 'Indian, Pak peacekeepers smuggled gold'

Congo: 'Indian, Pak peacekeepers smuggled gold'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

The British Broadcasting Corporation alleged that the UN had covered up claims that its troops in Congo had indulged in these activities, claiming it had new eye-witness accounts to refute UN claims that no weapon transfers had taken place. The report came against the backdrop of India having its biggest-ever peacekeeping contingent in the troubled African country.

BBC to launch DVDs in India

BBC to launch DVDs in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

BBC is likely to rope in music company Saregama as its partner for the venture. BBC Worldwide holds the DVD rights for all its drama and comedy series including Yes Minister, Yes Prime Minister, collections of Shakespeare, the Sherlock Holmes series and several classics and drama series.

BBC resignations astonished Hutton

BBC resignations astonished Hutton

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

He was also shocked by the public furore over his report on David Kelly's death.

SL: Tamil Tigers to peace talks

SL: Tamil Tigers to peace talks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Tamil Tigers agree to peace talks with Sri Lankan government