India

Story gist: The first phase of the Bihar assembly elections took place on November 6, involving candidates such as opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav, two deputy chief ministers, and 13 ministers across various constituencies.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Hindu frame the story by emphasizing the electoral stakes for major leaders and smaller parties, highlighting broad political implications without partisan slant. Center outlets like Bloomberg focus on Bihar’s poverty and position the polls as a national test of Prime Minister Modi’s influence, adding an economic and leadership angle. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on regional governance critiques or NDA strengths.

Story gist: Zohran Mamdani won an election in New York, preparing for the mayoralty. The Mumbai BJP chief warned against attempts to impose a Khan.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize Mamdani’s progressive actions, such as announcing an all-female transition team, with a positive tone on inclusivity. Center outlets like the BBC adopt a neutral, explanatory approach, focusing on defining his democratic socialist identity without judgment. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential concerns over his ideology or background from a conservative perspective.

Story gist: On the eve of Bihar polls, Rahul Gandhi released ‘H files’ alleging theft of over 25 lakh votes in Haryana elections. He claimed a Brazilian model’s photo was used 22 times for a voter named Seema, indicating poll hijacking.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Telegraph India emphasize dramatic details such as the Brazilian model’s photo misuse and ‘hijacked’ polls, using sensational tone to highlight alleged fraud. Center outlets like The New Indian Express provide neutral, factual reporting mirroring the title without added flair. Right-leaning coverage is absent, suggesting dismissal of opposition claims or lack of interest in amplifying Gandhi’s allegations.

Story gist: The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging former President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs. A potential ruling limiting this power could lead to a $500 million refund and a fairer trade deal for India.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times offer neutral live updates focused on the challenge to Trump’s tariff authority, emphasizing procedural aspects without strong tone. Center sources such as BBC highlight conservative justices sharply questioning the tariffs in a high-stakes context, underscoring internal conservative scrutiny. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting perspectives that might defend Trump’s trade policies or portray the challenge as overreach against executive power.

Story gist: A passenger train collided with a cargo train in Chhattisgarh, India, killing at least 11 people. A toddler survived the incident but lost both parents.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Al Jazeera frame the story factually, emphasizing the collision and death toll without emotional details. Center outlets such as The Hindu focus on human interest, highlighting a surviving toddler’s family worries and personal tragedy. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphases on government accountability, infrastructure issues, or national security implications.