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 News Minute as Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than High due to poor sourcing techniques.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
According to its “About” page, The News Minute was established in 2014 by Dhanya Rajendran, Chitra Subramaniam, and Vignesh Vellore. The News Minute is a digital platform that provides news and analysis related to India, with a focus on the southern states. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, and social issues. The News Minute is based in Bangalore, India.
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Funded by / Ownership
The News Minute is associated with Spunklane Media Private Limited, which receives financial support from the “Independent and Public Spirited Media Foundation” for certain reporting projects. The platform was co-founded by Dhanya Rajendran, Chitra Subramaniam, and Vignesh Vellore. The News Minute generates revenue through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The News Minute offers a mix of news, opinion, and analysis articles. In the article titled “Conspiracy to silence Rahul Gandhi after he questioned Modi and Adani: KC Venugopal,” the narrative predominantly presents the perspectives of Congress leaders regarding Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Lok Sabha. The narrative leans towards the left-leaning Congress party’s perspective, suggesting a bias favoring the Congress party’s viewpoint.
Transitioning to social issues, the article “Cutting the phallus and destroying binaries: Transgender activist Kalki’s battle through art” focuses on the life, struggles, and achievements of Kalki Subramaniam, a transgender activist. The narrative is empathetic and leans towards a progressive stance, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, understanding, and rights for the transgender community.
Furthermore, in the article “Why Narendra Modi Won: Indians have stopped living in the Past, and he is about the Future,” the platform presents a positive perspective on the right-leaning Narendra Modi’s leadership and vision for India, suggesting a favorable bias towards Narendra Modi.
Regarding sourcing, The News Minute’s articles predominantly rely on statements from key figures or stakeholders for sourcing. While they provide detailed accounts with direct quotes, external hyperlinks for verification are infrequent. For example, the article about the suspension of students at Maharaja’s College in Ernakulam references a report from the Times of India but doesn’t offer a direct link. Only in some contexts, in a different article, did they hyperlink to The Hindu. This approach can challenge readers’ ability to validate the information.
Considering the articles, The News Minute leans left-center, emphasizing progressive values, especially in articles related to social issues like transgender rights. However, the platform also provides a balanced view on political matters, but individual articles may lean in a particular direction based on the topic.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The News Minute as Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than High due to poor sourcing techniques. (M. Huitsing 08/16/2023)
Source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/
Last Updated on August 16, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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