LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate the Press Trust of India as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: News Agency
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
PTINews.com is the online presence of the Press Trust of India (PTI), the largest news agency in India, founded in 1947. PTI provides news coverage on national and international events, including politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more.
According to its about page “Press Trust of India (PTI) is India’s premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and small town in India. Collectively, our journalists put out more than 1,000 text stories, about 200 live videos, about 130 raw video stories, more than 30 voiced video stories and 250 photographs including graphics every day to feed the appetite of the diverse subscribers, who include the mainstream media, the specialized presses, research groups, companies, and government and non-governmental organizations.”
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Funded by / Ownership
PTI is a non-profit cooperative owned by Indian newspapers. It is funded through subscriptions from member newspapers and other media outlets, as well as through advertisements and partnerships.
Analysis / Bias
PTI generally maintains a neutral tone in its reporting, focusing on delivering factual and comprehensive news coverage. The site covers a wide range of topics, ensuring balanced reporting by providing multiple perspectives on issues. Furthermore, PTI exchanges information with several other news agencies, including 100 news agencies based outside India, such as the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, The New York Times, and Bloomberg.
For example, the article “Puja Khedkar lodges harassment complaint against Pune district collector” displays minimal bias in wording and is properly sourced.
Another article covers international news without loaded language, such as the Move to ban jailed former PM Imran Khan’s party ‘concerning’: US State Department.
Editorially, the Press Trust of India does not publish opinion pieces and reports political news with minimal bias.
Finally, PTI is a certified fact-checker and signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).
In general, PTI exhibits a strong commitment to neutrality and factual reporting. The site uses credible sources, including government reports, expert analysis, and firsthand accounts, to support its content and ensure balanced coverage.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They are a signatory of the IFCN.
Overall, we rate the Press Trust of India as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/16/2024)
Source: https://www.ptinews.com/
Last Updated on July 16, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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