LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Lallantop as Left-Center biased based on its editorial positions, which moderately favor the left. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing and sensational headlines that do not match the story.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.6)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Lallantop is a Hindi-language digital news platform launched in 2016 under the India Today Group. It gained prominence for its colloquial reporting style and youth-oriented content. The platform combines news with entertainment, offering a mix of political analysis, social commentary, and pop culture. Its About page describes it as a ‘new-age’ news website aiming to present stories in a relatable manner.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Lallantop is owned by the India Today Group, a major Indian media conglomerate. While the platform provides contact information on its Contact page, detailed information about its funding sources and editorial policies is limited. The platform relies on digital advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The Lallantop exhibits a moderate left-leaning bias, particularly evident in its critical stance towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For instance, editor Saurabh Dwivedi faced backlash for a tweet mocking BJP supporters, which he later deleted and apologized for. Additionally, the platform has been accused of avoiding favorable coverage of Modi and the BJP, as noted by critics.
While The Lallantop covers a range of topics, including social issues and entertainment, its political reporting often reflects a critical perspective on the ruling party.
Failed Fact Check
- There are no documented instances of The Lallantop being subjected to fact-checking by third-party organizations.
Overall, we rate The Lallantop as Left-Center biased based on its editorial positions, which moderately favor the left. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing and sensational headlines that don’t match the story. (D. Van Zandt 06/07/2025)
Source: https://www.thelallantop.com/
Last Updated on June 7, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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