RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal 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, we rate First Post Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them Mostly Factual rather than High due to two failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
First Post is a news and opinion website based in India. First Post’s about page states Jaideep V. Giridhar is Executive Editor, and the site is part of Network 18. First Post publishes stories about politics, sports, business, technology, and entertainment.
Read our profile on India’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The website is a part of the Network 18 media conglomerate owned by Reliance Industries, which also runs CNN-News18 and CNBC-TV18. Revenue is derived through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, First Post was originally considered left-leaning due to merging with the Indian edition of Forbes. However, in 2022 they routinely favor conservative Prime Minister Modi and his BJP party with articles such as this 1,200 years of servitude: PM Modi offers food for thought.
While covering USA political news, they provide links to their sources, which are credible mainstream media such as Bloomberg, NY Times, WaPo, and BBC; however, they also utilize strong loaded words in their headlines and articles such as: “Donald Trump: An incredibly indecent man, a poor orator and a failing president.” In general, First Post offers left and right-leaning opinions; however, they rarely criticize and often praise conservative PM Modi and his ruling government.
Failed Fact Checks
- “#WATCH – Dramatic visuals of the eye of #CycloneNisarga.” – Misleading
- A ‘time capsule’ under Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s foundation – False
Overall, we rate First Post Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right. We also rate them Mostly Factual rather than High due to two failed fact checks. (M. Huitsing 9/7/2017) Updated (10/25/2022)
Source: https://www.firstpost.com/
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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