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 Siasat Daily as Left-Center biased due to its advocacy for minority rights and its framing of issues that emphasize social justice concerns. We also rate it Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing practices.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Siasat is an Indian news site associated with the Urdu-language newspaper The Siasat Daily. It covers national and international news, politics, entertainment, Bollywood, and sports, focusing on global Muslim community issues. Siasat offers content in multiple languages and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Siasat Daily was founded by Abid Ali Khan and Zahid Ali Khan, and its ownership remains within the founding family, reflecting their longstanding involvement in the paper’s operations and legacy. The website generates revenue through advertisements.
Analysis / Bias
The Siasat Daily often covers issues affecting India’s Muslim population; for instance, in the article “Muslims students face discrimination even after a year of Karnataka hijab row: Report,“ The Siasat Daily provides extensive coverage of issues impacting Muslim women students such as hijab and discrimination in educational institutions. The site reports on the systemic discrimination of Muslim students but does so with limited external references, relying heavily on quotes, with no hyperlinks to external sources or original reports. The article sources through quotes and shows a bias toward highlighting Muslim issues, which could affect its presentation of events.
Similarly, the article Protests erupt in Jamia Millia Islamia over the implementation of CAA” covers student protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, relying on quotes from protesters for sourcing. Prime Minister Modi is mentioned indirectly as the protests respond to his government’s policy. The emotionally loaded language and framing in these articles emphasize clear advocacy for minority rights. Generally, The Siasat Daily republishes articles from the Press Trust of India (PTI), which can result in a favorable tone toward government figures, including PM Modi.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Siasat Daily as Left-Center biased due to its advocacy for minority rights and its framing of issues that emphasize social justice concerns. We also rate it Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing practices. (M. Huitsing 09/17/2024)
Source: https://www.siasat.com/
Last Updated on September 17, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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