December 13, 2025 – India Headlines

Story gist: The Indian government plans to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’. The scheme will receive an allocation of Rs 1.51 lakh crore.

Bias summary: Left-leaning The Hindu frames the story neutrally as a ‘likely’ rename, emphasizing the original MGNREGS name without added details. Center Times of India reports factually, highlighting the Rs 1.51 lakh crore allocation. Right-leaning Tripura Chronicle uses positive tone, crediting Modi Government for renaming and expanding to 125 days of guaranteed employment for rural workers.

Story gist: On Day 10 of Parliament’s Winter Session, Civil Aviation Minister told Lok Sabha that a year-round airfare cap is not feasible. Both houses were adjourned.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames the minister’s statement as a direct rejection, emphasizing ‘Can’t Cap Airfares For Entire Year’ told to Parliament. Center outlet Times of India balances with scope to check fares while stressing deregulation for growth. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential pro-market or anti-regulation perspectives.

Story gist: A Special Investigation Team named four individuals under murder charges in the death of singer Zubeen Garg. The accused include organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and the singer’s cousin.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Telegraph India emphasizes specific names like organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and cousin for accountability focus. Center Times of India highlights cousin’s lesser culpable homicide charge amid four murder accusations, adding nuance. Right-leaning Assam Tribune reports neutrally as ‘SIT names four under murder charges,’ omitting names and details for straightforward framing.

Story gist: Tamil Nadu government informed the court there is no proof of a lamp burning on Thiruparankundram hill. It stated devotees have no legal right to light the lamp there, as Article 226 powers cannot alter custom.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV emphasizes Tamil Nadu’s claim of ‘no proof’ for the lamp, focusing on government’s evidentiary challenge to devotees. Center Live Law highlights legal denial of devotees’ rights and custom’s precedence over Article 226, using formal judicial tone. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential emphasis on religious freedoms or criticism of state restrictions.

Story gist: A fire occurred at a Goa nightclub owned by the Luthra brothers, triggered by violations including pyroguns during belly dance performances and improper alcohol storage. The club was demolished, the brothers fled to Thailand, and a woman alleged assault there.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets (NDTV) emphasize a woman’s assault allegations with emotive victim quotes. Center coverage (Hindustan Times) focuses on official updates about extraditing the Luthra brothers from Thailand. Right-leaning framing (Hindustan Times/India News) highlights the chain of safety violations like pyroguns and alcohol storage that caused the fire, stressing negligence.