LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Reporters’ Collective Left-Center biased based on consistent investigative focus on government and corporate accountability. We rate it High Factual due to its reliance on primary documents, field reporting, published evidence, and official responses, along with a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Reporters’ Collective is an independent, nonprofit investigative journalism platform based in New Delhi, India. According to its About page, it was formed by journalists seeking collaborative, in-depth reporting that “puts the spotlight on those in power” and examines India’s political economy and governance. It operates as a multilingual, multi-format investigative newsroom and publishes work on its official platform.
Read our profile on the Indian government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
The Collective describes itself as a nonprofit entity and solicits reader contributions through its Support Us page. It relies on donations and grants to fund operations. It states that Indian citizens may donate and payments are processed via Razorpay. The organization lists its address as 1/22, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi 110002.
Analysis / Bias
The outlet focuses heavily on governance, corporate-state relations, election administration, and accountability reporting.
In How the Election Commission in West Bengal proceeded “as it saw fit” in revising the voter list, the reporting presents detailed documentation, on-the-ground interviews, internal memos, and software interface observations. The framing is critical of the Election Commission of India (ECI), arguing that procedural safeguards were weakened. While language is firm and assertive, the report cites records, field observations, and documented correspondence.
In its editorial response to Gujarat authorities in Gujarat government responds to the “Forests for Adani’ story. The Reporters’ Collective stands by the investigation, the outlet publishes documentary evidence obtained via Right to Information (RTI) requests and includes the government’s rebuttal. The tone is adversarial but transparent about sourcing.
Coverage frequently scrutinizes central government actions and large corporate entities, which contributes to a Left-Center orientation in story selection. However, the reporting demonstrates document-based investigation, publication of primary records, and disclosure of government responses.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Reporters’ Collective Left-Center biased based on consistent investigative focus on government and corporate accountability. We rate it High Factual due to its reliance on primary documents, field reporting, published evidence, and official responses, along with a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 02/15/2026)
Source: https://www.reporters-collective.in/
Last Updated on February 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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