January 9, 2026 – India Headlines

Story gist: Protests over economic issues escalated in Tehran and spread nationwide, prompting Iranian authorities to cut off internet access. Security forces clashed with protesters in the main market, raising the death toll to 36-45.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize government-imposed internet blackout and nationwide protest spread, framing it as regime crackdown on economic grievances. Center outlets like AP neutrally report clashes in specific locations and rising toll without assigning blame. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential emphasis on protester actions or government security measures.

Story gist: India’s Reliance Industries stated it would consider buying Venezuelan oil if permitted by regulations. The comment follows U.S. sanctions on Venezuela imposed during the Trump administration.

Bias summary: Left-leaning TheWire.in frames the story positively toward Trump, praising his Venezuela policy as ‘brilliantly executed’ and portraying the country as ‘caught flat-footed,’ emphasizing policy success. Center outlet Reuters reports neutrally with the factual headline matching Reliance’s statement. No right-leaning coverage; absent perspective might emphasize free-market opportunities or critique sanctions’ global impact.

Story gist: US President Trump announced withdrawal from some UN entities and proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget. UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed regret over the US decision.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets absent, leaving those perspectives unrepresented. Center outlet Reuters neutrally reports UN chief Guterres’ regret on US withdrawal from UN entities, emphasizing international reaction without mentioning the $1.5 trillion defense budget. Title’s ‘Fortress America’ phrasing suggests potential left critique of isolationism, while right framing on strengthened defense is missing.

Story gist: The US Embassy in India issued a warning to B1 and B2 visa holders. It states that misuse of visas or breaking laws may result in deportation.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Telegraph India frames it as a deportation threat to Indian students for law violations, using stark tone and consequence emphasis. Center Times of India presents it neutrally as pre-travel rule guidance with explanatory details. Right-leaning coverage absent, missing potential focus on strict US immigration enforcement.

Story gist: Former President Donald Trump proposed a ‘Donroe Doctrine’ targeting China over Venezuela’s oil. US oil firms could face financial consequences from the policy.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CNN frame Trump as seeking to ‘own’ Venezuela’s oil while emphasizing China’s shift to clean energy, implying imperialism and environmental contrast. Center outlets like Reuters neutrally describe the doctrine targeting China and costs to US firms. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting pro-Trump or pro-oil industry defenses.