RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, ABP Live is a mainstream Indian news site that exhibits a Right-Center Bias and rates as Mostly Factual. It is generally reliable, although sourcing and transparency could be improved. Editorial framing favors the BJP and PM Modi, but without overt disinformation.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.2)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.9)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
ABP Live is the English-language digital news outlet of the ABP Network, focused solely on web-based content. It offers breaking news, opinion, and feature coverage on Indian and international affairs. The site was launched as part of the digital expansion of ABP Network after rebranding from its earlier television-era collaboration with Star India. The website operates independently from the broadcast channels and targets an English-speaking, digitally engaged audience.
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Funded by / Ownership
ABP Live is owned by ABP Network Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the ABP Group. Ownership and corporate details are available on the About Us page. Funding comes primarily from advertising and partnerships. While transparency about ownership exists, information about individual editors and authors is limited.
Analysis / Bias
ABP Live primarily offers mainstream English-language news and entertainment. While the site includes international and domestic reporting (e.g., Supreme Court on Tamil deportation and Putin’s Ukraine comments), editorial framing and article emphasis often lean toward nationalist-conservative sentiments. An example of favorable coverage of PM Modi includes a glowing feature on India’s global diplomacy under him: Modi Meets Biden, Sunak, Zelenskyy At G7 Summit In Japan, which uses positive framing and omits critical analysis.
Although straight news coverage is present, there’s a tendency to omit critical perspectives on Modi’s policies or the BJP, signaling a mild but consistent Right-Center editorial slant. The outlet uses mixed sourcing—some stories link to primary or credible institutional sources, such as the news agency PTI, while others lack detailed citations.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years. However, it maintains a fact-check section (e.g., Pakistani pilot capture hoax) which suggests internal fact-checking efforts. No major failed fact checks from third-party organizations have been recorded as of now.
Overall, ABP Live is a mainstream Indian news site that exhibits a Right-Center Bias and rates as Mostly Factual. It is generally reliable, although sourcing and transparency could be improved. Editorial framing favors the BJP and PM Modi, but without overt disinformation. (D. Van Zandt 05/19/2025)
Source: https://news.abplive.com/
Last Updated on May 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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