December 3, 2025 – India Headlines

Story gist: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia is prepared for war if Europe wants one. A Russian adviser described recent US-Russia talks on Ukraine as productive with work remaining.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames Putin’s remark as a ‘big warning’ of Russian readiness for war, emphasizing threat ahead of US talks. Center AP highlights productive US-Russia Ukraine talks per Russian adviser, stressing diplomacy. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential focus on Putin’s aggression or Western deterrence needs.

Story gist: Indian Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi portal is optional for users. The Press Information Bureau issued a press note addressing privacy and user data concerns.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting progressive privacy critiques or conservative government defense perspectives. Center sources via official PIB neutrally detail Scindia’s clarification on optionality, emphasizing factual resolution of concerns without alarmist tone, controversy emphasis, or partisan spin.

Story gist: Pakistan sent expired flood relief supplies to Sri Lanka. Photos of the expired items went viral online.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV emphasizes outrage and rising death toll in Sri Lanka for emotional impact. Center outlet India Today reports factually, mirroring the neutral title with focus on viral photos and criticism. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting any conservative perspective on the incident.

Story gist: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed speculation on Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s potential elevation to Chief Minister. He stated ‘politics is not permanent.’

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Hindu emphasize the viral, philosophical tone of Siddaramaiah’s ‘Politics is not permanent’ statement, portraying it positively. Center outlets like Moneycontrol focus neutrally on ‘clearing the air’ about Shivakumar’s elevation. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on Congress infighting or power struggles.

Story gist: A holiday was declared for schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, and Kancheepuram districts on Wednesday due to Cyclone Ditwah. The India Meteorological Department issued an alert for very heavy rain in Tamil Nadu.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames closures as urgent across ‘these states,’ urging readers to check personal lists, emphasizing immediate family impact. Center-leaning Hindustan Times highlights IMD’s official alert for ‘very heavy’ rain and specific Chennai closures tomorrow, focusing on weather authority. Right-leaning coverage absent, missing potential emphasis on government response or cyclone risks.