NewsClick - Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Check

LEFT BIAS

These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.

Overall, we rate NewsClick Left Biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that favor a progressive left perspective. We also rate them Mixed in factual reporting due to one-sided reporting and transparency issues regarding funding.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

NewsClick is an independent English-language news website launched in 2009 by Prabir Purkayastha. The publication focuses on progressive movements and aims to cover news and views often ignored by corporate media. Over the years, NewsClick has become known for its detailed reporting on diverse social movements and struggles within India. It also emphasizes science, technology, and data journalism.

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Funded by / Ownership

NewsClick is owned by PPK NewClick Studio Private Limited. Prabir Purkayastha, who serves as its Editor-in-Chief, founded the organization. The publication is supported by viewer contributions and does not rely on corporate funding, ensuring its editorial independence. An Editorial Collective manages its day-to-day operations.

Analysis / Bias

NewsClick is generally recognized for its progressive and left-leaning bias. Its content often focuses on social justice issues, labor rights, and critiques of government policies, particularly those of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The publication has been vocal in its support of movements such as the farmers’ protests and has extensively reported on issues like unemployment and government accountability. NewsClick has also faced accusations of promoting Chinese propaganda, a claim it has vehemently denied, asserting its independence and commitment to unbiased reporting.

Articles and headlines often contain emotionally loaded wording like this Did Hate Speech Deliver Victories For BJP? A Constituency-Wise Analysis. This story strongly criticizes the right-leaning government but links to other left-leaning opinion pieces.

Editorially, most stories favor the progressive left with stories on social justice, equality, and workers’ rights, such as this A Red Line Against Genocide, a Red Line Against Racism. Further, the website frequently criticizes PM Modi with stories like this UP Sets Glorious Record, Rejects Modi’s Hate-Filled Poll Speeches. In general, NewsClick holds progressive left biases, and while news reporting is reasonably factual, it is consistently one-sided, and the source has faced legal issues due to funding and allegations of propaganda.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years. However, the publication has been embroiled in legal controversies and accusations related to foreign funding and alleged propaganda, which it continues to contest in court.

Overall, we rate NewsClick Left Biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that favor a progressive left perspective. We also rate them Mixed in factual reporting due to one-sided reporting and transparency issues regarding funding. (D. Van Zandt 06/09/2024)

Source: https://www.newsclick.in/

Last Updated on June 9, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check