December 14, 2025 – India Headlines

1West Bengal Governor denied entry to Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after vandalism during Messi visit

Story gist: West Bengal Governor was denied entry to Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after vandalism during Lionel Messi’s visit. The incident involved fan uproar over high ticket prices and VIP presence.
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The man behind the Mess; sports entrepreneur-Close to Dada, Just who is Satadru Dutta?
— Telegraph India
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Inside fan uproar: Rs 16k for ticket, Rs 200 for water, but Messi lost among VIPs; ‘what were politicians doing on ground?’
— The Times of India
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Telegraph India profiles sports entrepreneur Satadru Dutta, close to ruling TMC leader ‘Dada,’ as the man behind the Messi event, emphasizing insider connections. Center-leaning Times of India details fan uproar over Rs 16k tickets, Rs 200 water, VIP obstructions hiding Messi, and questions politicians on the ground. Right-leaning outlets absent, lacking perspective on government mismanagement or Governor’s denial.

2GRAP 4 invoked in Delhi: AQI crosses 400; what’s restricted and what’s not

Story gist: Delhi authorities invoked GRAP Stage 4 anti-pollution measures after AQI exceeded 400. Restrictions include hybrid mode for schools up to Class 11 and 50% work-from-home in offices.
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Schools Till Class 11 In Hybrid Mode, 50% WFH In Offices As Delhi Chokes
— NDTV
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Centre invokes toughest anti-pollution measures in Delhi as air quality hits season’s worst
— The Hindu
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV focuses on restrictions for schools and offices, using ‘Delhi Chokes’ for dramatic emphasis on human impact. Center outlet The Hindu highlights Centre invoking ‘toughest’ measures amid season’s worst air quality, stressing official action. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential critiques of government response or economic costs of restrictions.

3Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim

Story gist: U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a fresh truce in their border dispute. Thailand vowed to continue fighting Cambodia despite the claimed ceasefire.
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Thailand vows to press on with Cambodia border fight despite Trump-brokered ceasefire
— Telegraph India
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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to fresh truce: Trump
— The Times of India
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Telegraph India frame the story by emphasizing Thailand’s vow to press on with the border fight, portraying Trump’s ceasefire claim as ineffective or rejected. Center outlets like The Times of India focus on Trump’s announcement of an agreed truce. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on Trump’s diplomatic achievement.

4Exclusive: India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

Story gist: India eased visa rules for Chinese professionals. The move aims to boost bilateral ties.
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India Eases Visa Rules for Chinese Professionals in Latest Move to Improve Ties
— TheWire.in
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Exclusive: India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning TheWire.in frames it as ‘easing visa rules’ in the ‘latest move’ to improve ties, highlighting continuity. Center Reuters reports neutrally as an ‘exclusive’ ‘key step’ to boost ties. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting a perspective potentially skeptical of concessions to China amid border disputes.

5Pax Silica Summit

Story gist: U.S. Department of State hosted Pax Silica Summit. Indian Congress party criticized Prime Minister Modi for India’s exclusion from the U.S.-led initiative.
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Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over India being left out of U.S.-led ‘Pax Silica’ initiative
— The Hindu
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Pax Silica Summit
— U.S. Department of State (.gov)
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Hindu emphasize Congress party’s criticism of PM Modi, framing India’s exclusion from the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative as a political failure. Center sources such as the U.S. State Department provide neutral summit announcements without mentioning India or controversy. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting conservative perspectives on U.S.-India relations or the event.