May 13, 2026 – India Headlines

Story gist: NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled amid a paper leak scandal. CBI took custody of a man detained by Nashik Police, following information from a hostel owner in Rajasthan’s Sikar.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NDTV emphasize a hostel owner’s role in unraveling the NEET paper leak, focusing on individual heroism. Center outlets like The Hindu deliver neutral highlights on exam cancellation and CBI custody transfer. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential critiques of government oversight or exam integrity failures.

Story gist: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay faces a floor test that splits AIADMK. The trust vote date remains unfixed.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames the story around uncertainty for CM Vijay, questioning his next steps and emphasizing the unfixed trust vote date. Center Times of India highlights the AIADMK split and speculates on a Yediyurappa-like outcome for Vijay. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, leaving conservative perspectives on the political developments absent.

Story gist: Congress leaders held talks in Delhi with Rahul Gandhi on selecting Kerala’s new Chief Minister. KC Venugopal received majority support, with a decision likely today.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV publishes an opinion urging Congress to swiftly pick a CM to avoid a ‘Karnataka’ repeat, emphasizing urgency and risk. Center outlet Times of India reports factually on post-Delhi talks and likely decision timing. No right-leaning coverage, absenting conservative views on Congress internal dynamics or Kerala leadership shifts.

Story gist: The Modi government plans austerity initiatives including curbs on ministers’ travel and remote work. Prime Minister Modi appealed for fuel conservation and provided tips to improve vehicle mileage.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV emphasizes PM Modi’s personal fuel conservation appeal and practical mileage tips, using positive phrasing like ‘significantly improve.’ Center Moneycontrol focuses on government-wide austerity plans such as travel curbs and remote work leadership. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting any conservative framing or critique of the initiatives.

Story gist: AIADMK, a political party in Tamil Nadu, India, has split. A rebel group led by CVe Shanmugam announced support for the TVK government.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV publishes an opinion piece framing the split as the end of Edappadi Palaniswami’s ‘I, Me, Myself’ politics, using critical tone against the AIADMK leader. Center outlet The New Indian Express reports factually with a neutral headline matching the story title. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, absenting any pro-AIADMK or defensive perspective on the split.