LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate News 24 as Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced editorial perspective. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing and high sensationalism in reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.6)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
News24Online is the digital news platform of News24, an Indian Hindi-language television channel launched in 2007. The website publishes English-language content and covers a mix of national, international, entertainment, and opinion content for a broad Indian audience. The platform is owned by B.A.G. Network (Broadcast 24 News Pvt. Ltd.).
Read our profile on India’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
News24Online is owned by B.A.G. Films and Media Ltd., with Anurradha Prasad serving as the Editor-in-Chief. Anurradha Prasad is married to Rajeev Shukla, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC). Additionally, she is the sister of Ravi Shankar Prasad, a prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These familial connections suggest potential influences from both major political parties in India.
Ownership is clearly disclosed on the About Us page. The site monetizes heavily through excessive advertising and native/sponsored content, often crowding the user experience. Transparency is moderate; while ownership is known, there is little detail on editorial leadership or authorship.
Analysis / Bias
News24Online’s local news reporting tends to be straightforward and fact-based, such as this story on a fatal highway accident. National stories, such as “Kashmir’s Apple Farmers Hopeful”, frame geopolitical issues with a nationalist tone, reflecting alignment with pro-government narratives. International reporting like Zelenskyy’s accusations is largely factual but lacks sourcing depth.
The outlet’s opinion section is sensational and emotionally charged. One prominent piece, “What If Nuclear War Breaks Out?”, uses highly provocative language without attribution to experts.
News24Online’s content exhibits a complex editorial stance. Some articles favorably present the BJP and Prime Minister Modi, while others offer critical perspectives. This duality indicates that the outlet may aim to maintain a degree of editorial balance, possibly influenced by its diverse political affiliations.
Failed Fact Check
- No verified failed fact checks from third-party sources have been attributed to News24Online.
Overall, we rate News 24 as Least Biased based on a reasonably balanced editorial perspective. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing and high sensationalism in reporting. (D. Van Zandt 05/202/2025))
Source: https://news24online.com/
Last Updated on May 20, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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