RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in 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 conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate ThePrint as right-center biased based on editorial positions that favor the right-leaning ruling party. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
ThePrint is an Indian online newspaper launched by journalist Shekhar Gupta in August 2017. It is owned by Printline Media Pvt Ltd, which was incorporated in New Delhi, India, in September 2016. ThePrint is noted for focusing on politics and policy.
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Funded by / Ownership
ThePrint is owned by Printline Media Private Limited, with Shekhar Vishambar Gupta owning 99% of the shares. The remaining 1% is split among various stakeholders. The venture obtained funding in August 2017. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
ThePrint covers a mix of political, social, and economic news stories, addressing various aspects of Indian society. ThePrint often uses neutral language and avoids sensationalism in its headlines and articles such as this: Yet another Houthi missile strike on merchant vessel with Indian crew, Navy responds to SOS call. This story, like others reviewed, was properly sourced from credible outlets; however, there is a lack of hyperlinks in most articles.
Editorially, ThePrint routinely favors the ruling right-leaning Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Modi. For example, in this article, Bharat Ratna is a political tool Modi using it to position BJP as a social justice party and this Modi has defined new ‘political time’ at Ayodhya. It’ll reshape our future public culture, both report favorably on the BJP. In general, the website holds right leaning biases and is reasonably factual due to poor sourcing techniques.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate ThePrint as right-center biased based on editorial positions that favor the right-leaning ruling party. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 01/27/2024)
Source: https://theprint.in/
Last Updated on January 27, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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