November 26, 2025 – India Headlines

Story gist: China denied allegations of harassing a woman from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport. India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated Arunachal is an integral part of India and rejected China’s denial.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Telegraph India emphasize India’s MEA asserting Arunachal’s ‘indisputable’ status as integral territory, framing China’s denial dismissively. Center outlets like Times of India quote China’s non-recognition of Arunachal while noting the harassment and Congress urging a strong reply, balancing views. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential emphasis on aggressive nationalist responses or border tensions.

Story gist: Chief Justice of India Kant stated that caste must not be allowed to divide the nation, whatever the circumstance.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, leaving their perspective absent. Center outlet The Hindu neutrally quoted CJI Kant’s unifying message against caste divisions. Right-leaning The Hans India shifted emphasis to PM Modi’s prioritization of backward classes advancement, quoting BJP leader Dr K Laxman, portraying government action positively while downplaying the judicial warning.

Story gist: Karnataka Congress party high command is likely to summon Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to settle a power-sharing tussle.

Bias summary: Left-leaning The Hindu frames the issue neutrally as a ‘tussle’ resolved amicably by party leadership, emphasizing unity. Center outlet Times of India adds drama, highlighting DKS’s hints of a ‘secret power pact’ and CM deflecting responsibility to Delhi. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential focus on Congress infighting or benefits to opposition.

Story gist: In Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee warned the BJP and Election Commission of India that she would shake up India if they hit her over SIR.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV frames Mamata Banerjee’s statement as a ‘big claim’ linking it to BJP’s 2026 Bengal election strategy, using sensational ellipsis for drama. Center Hindustan Times reports neutrally with the direct quote and context. No right-leaning coverage, absenting potential emphasis on Mamata’s threat as inflammatory or anti-national.

Story gist: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Ram Temple ceremony in Ayodhya, hoisting the flag using a special mechanism and emphasizing outreach to marginalized groups and shedding a ‘slave mentality’. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the souls of those who died for the temple are now at peace.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV spotlights the quirky flag-hoisting mechanism Modi used, omitting speech details for a neutral-technical tone. Center Times of India balances Modi’s civilizational pride emphasis with his historians dig. Right-leaning Hindustan Times quotes RSS chief Bhagwat on martyrs’ souls at peace, stressing triumphant emotional closure. Left downplays ideology; right amplifies Hindu fulfillment.