November 29, 2025 – India Headlines

Story gist: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar plan to meet for breakfast on November 29. The meeting occurs amid internal Congress party tensions affecting governance.

Bias summary: Left-leaning The Hindu frames the story around opposition leader Shettar’s potential push for President’s Rule, emphasizing governance standstill and crisis. Center Times of India uses questioning tone on breakfast ‘breaking deadlock,’ portraying informal resolution attempt. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting perspective likely amplifying calls for intervention or Congress infighting.

Story gist: In West Bengal, the Election Commission rebutted charges from the Trinamool Congress over the SIR process and directed the party not to influence or threaten BLOs.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Telegraph India frame the Election Commission as ‘ducking’ TMC’s questions, portraying ECI negatively and emphasizing TMC’s grievances. Center outlets like Livemint neutrally report the escalation, ECI’s rebuttal, and warning to TMC. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting perspectives critical of TMC or supportive of ECI.

Story gist: Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil sought anticipatory bail in a Kerala court in a rape case. He was booked for rape and forced abortion, with friend Joby Joseph named as co-accused.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Hindu emphasize political attacks on Mamkootathil with charged terms like ‘scathing,’ focusing on rival Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan’s criticism rather than case details. Center outlets like livemint.com provide neutral facts on bookings and co-accused without tone. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential defenses or critiques of Congress handling.

Story gist: India Meteorological Department issued update on Cyclone Ditwah, placing five states on alert. Red alert declared for Tamil Nadu coastal districts on November 29 as cyclone nears landfall.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets absent, omitting perspectives on government preparedness or local impacts. Center-leaning The Hindu frames story factually, emphasizing red alert for Tamil Nadu coastal districts on November 29 and storm’s approach, without heightened urgency or criticism.

Story gist: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 77-foot statue of Lord Ram in Goa. He addressed the 550th anniversary celebration of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting coverage of the event tied to Modi and Hindu symbolism. Center sources like Moneycontrol emphasize the statue as world’s tallest with photos and details on unveiling. Right-leaning PM India focuses on Modi’s address at the religious milestone, highlighting cultural celebration.