December 27, 2025 – India Headlines

Story gist: The CBI moved the Supreme Court against bail granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. Protests supporting the survivor continue in New Delhi.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets emphasize protests supporting the survivor in New Delhi, highlighting victim advocacy. Center outlets balance coverage by leading with CBI’s Supreme Court challenge to Sengar’s bail and noting protests. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, absenting perspectives that might contextualize the accused, question protests, or focus on legal proceedings.

Story gist: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he will meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on December 28.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NDTV frame the meeting as talks on a ‘peace deal,’ emphasizing resolution and optimism. Center outlets like BBC neutrally describe it as ‘talks on ending Russian war,’ focusing on the conflict’s end without speculation. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on U.S. leverage, Trump priorities, or wariness toward Zelenskyy.

Story gist: India raised concerns with US authorities over cancellations and delays in H-1B visa appointments. India stated it remains actively engaged on the issue.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames the story with ‘Flagged Concerns’ and emphasizes ‘US Cancelling H1B Visa Interviews,’ highlighting US actions critically. Center outlet livemint.com uses a neutral, factual title mirroring the story details without added emphasis. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any perspective that might defend US visa policies or downplay India’s concerns.

Story gist: India-Bangladesh relations face strain from visa issues affecting city traders, exporters, and importers, who urge dialogue and cooperation. Violent protests contribute to the escalating crisis.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Telegraph India emphasize economic impacts on traders and calls for dialogue, adopting a cooperative tone. Center outlets like BBC frame it as a spiraling crisis amid violent protests, stressing escalation. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on national security or border concerns.

Story gist: Amrit Mondal, a Hindu man in Bangladesh, was killed by a mob following allegations of extortion against him.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames the killing via a ground report on life for Hindus in Bangladesh, emphasizing minority vulnerabilities. Center-leaning Times of India highlights India’s condemnation of hostility against minorities. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential emphasis on mob violence, extortion context, or stronger communal conflict framing.