India

Story gist: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. The Kremlin stated Russia is toughening its stance on Ukraine following the incident.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NDTV emphasize PM Modi’s ‘deep concern’ and explicitly blame Ukraine for the attack on Putin’s residence, highlighting India’s diplomatic stance. Center-leaning sources like The Hindu focus on the Kremlin’s announcement of a toughened Russia-Ukraine policy after the drone attack, omitting Modi’s reaction. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting hawkish or pro-Russia perspectives.

Story gist: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met economists at NITI Aayog ahead of the 2026-27 Budget. The meeting focused on shaping budget strategy.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames it neutrally as Modi meeting economists at NITI Aayog to shape Budget 2026 strategy, emphasizing process. Center Times of India highlights proactive ‘mission-mode reforms’ for ‘long-term growth,’ with optimistic policy tone. Right-leaning PM India stresses ’eminent economists,’ portraying prestige and expertise without policy details. Left omits positive qualifiers; right and center emphasize achievement.

Story gist: Chinese media outlet Global Times criticized Bollywood film ‘Battle of Galwan’ for distorting facts about the Galwan clash. An expert stated no over-the-top drama can affect a nation’s sacred territory.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Global Times frames the film as sparking controversy for distorting facts, emphasizing an expert’s defense of China’s ‘sacred territory’ with protective tone. Center outlet Times of India reports neutrally, questioning if Salman Khan’s film is ‘in trouble’ and attributing criticism solely to Chinese media. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting nationalist support for the Indian film.

Story gist: US President-elect Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump later held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera frames as ‘Russia-Ukraine war updates,’ emphasizing Trump’s Putin call after Zelenskiy meeting and ongoing conflict. Center Reuters offers neutral explainer questioning if peace neared post-Trump-Zelenskiy talks. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential emphasis on Trump’s peacemaking initiatives.

Story gist: India’s Supreme Court stayed the suspension of a life sentence for Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case. Sengar’s daughter wrote an open letter expressing fear and loss of faith.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NDTV emphasize the convict’s daughter’s emotional open letter with sympathetic phrasing like ‘Frightened, Losing Faith,’ highlighting personal distress. Center outlets like BBC use neutral, factual headlines focused on the court’s action. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any perspective potentially sympathetic to the convict or critical of the decision.