Wednesday 28 October 2026

Is The Hindu biased? Our lean rating

Lean LeftThe Hindu: Lean Left

Based on: Media Bias/Fact Check

Owned by: The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons)

Coverage in the last 30 days

  • The Hindu reported on 690 stories we covered.
  • 6% of those were Blindspot stories, covered mostly by one side.
  • Topics it covered most: Politics, World, Business.

Recent stories with The Hindu

World · United States · 2 h ago

Jaishankar to attend G20 and Quad meetings in the U.S.

India's foreign minister is traveling to the United States to attend meetings ahead of the Quad leaders’ summit and the G20 Summit. The discussions may include concerns over South Africa’s exclusion from a U.S.-led initiative.

Politics · India · 3 h ago

Supreme Court summons Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle in contempt case

The Supreme Court has summoned Sanjay Raut to appear in person and Nikhil Wagle to appear virtually in a contempt case. The matter concerns posts critical of the Chief Justice of India and raises concerns about the integrity of the judiciary.

Politics · India · 4 h ago

Congress fails to win any seat in MLC elections across four states

The Congress party won no seats in the Legislative Council elections held across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. The result marks a significant setback for the party amid political commentary from Prime Minister Modi.

World · United States · 4 h ago

UK deploys fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

The United Kingdom is deploying Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to conduct defensive missions over Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks by Houthi rebels. The move aims to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from aerial threats linked to Iran.

Politics · Brazil · 5 h ago

Lula wins fourth term in Brazil election comeback

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term as Brazil's president after a dramatic comeback from behind in the first round. His victory is seen as significant for democracy, the Amazon, and global climate efforts.

Politics · India · 5 h ago

Government defends privacy law against press freedom concerns

The IT and I&B minister stated that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act does not infringe on press freedom. The minister invited media professionals to engage in dialogue about the law's implications.

Politics · India · 6 h ago

17 inmates escape Tamil Nadu jail using fake seizure ruse

Seventeen undertrial inmates escaped from a sub-jail in Theni district by faking epileptic seizures to lure guards into their cell, where they attacked and overpowered them. The incident has prompted a security audit and disciplinary actions across the state's prison system.

Business · India · 6 h ago

India's refining capacity expands amid continued Russian oil imports

India is increasing its refining capacity, with plans to reach 290 million tonnes annually, while maintaining purchases of Russian oil without external pressure. This development reflects India's growing role in global refining and its independent energy strategy.

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