chitralekha media bias and reliability
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What chitralekha has been covering
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A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Authorities found firearms and a document expressing white supremacist ideology at his home. The plot was foiled after a colleague alerted the police.
chitralekha reported it asMinistry of External Affairs Expresses Concern over Attacks on Hindu Temples in America (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22, 2026. The visit includes stops in Samarkand, Mumbai, and Jamnagar, with a focus on strengthening energy cooperation and commercial investment.
chitralekha reported it asUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Mumbai and Gujarat (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
A landslide blocked Nepal's Budhigandaki River on Sunday, causing sudden floods that swept away houses and damaged infrastructure. Five people are missing following the event, which comes weeks after devastating August floods.
chitralekha reported it asNature's Fury Again in Nepal: Horrific Floods in Budhi Gandak River (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities reported. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, while US President Donald Trump stated the US was evaluating joining strikes against the group.
chitralekha reported it asMajor Attack by Houthi Rebels at Riyadh Airport: 12 Dead, over 300 Injured (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Donald Trump has criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay. He called the decision 'disgraceful and embarrassing' and an 'indelible stain' on Norway, claiming he had never heard of Pillay and that he deserved eight such awards for resolving conflicts.
chitralekha reported it asFrom Bus Driver's Daughter to Nobel Prize Winner, Who Is Navi Pillai? (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has criticised Donald Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court, calling them illegal and suggesting they were a reaction to her award. She also described the situation in Gaza as genocide and defended the UN's commission of inquiry.
chitralekha reported it asFrom Bus Driver's Daughter to Nobel Prize Winner, Who Is Navi Pillai? (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
India's Ministry of External Affairs has called US Vice President J.D. Vance's comments about immigrants 'deeply offensive' and using terminology with 'painful historical and colonial legacy connotations'. The ministry also stated that US measures suspending companies from the Permanent Labor Certification program will not affect existing H-1B visas but may impact Green Card processes.
chitralekha reported it asIndia Hits Out at JD Vance's 'Bonded Labor' Comment for H-1B Visa Holders (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Indian authorities detained thousands of protesters from the 'Cockroach' movement in New Delhi. The demonstrations were against a contentious revision of voter lists, which the movement denounces as illegal. Mobile internet was suspended in parts of the city.
chitralekha reported it asThe Matter of Train Cancellation and Metro Station Closure Is in the Supreme Court. (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
A tanker was struck by multiple projectiles approximately 51 nautical miles north of Madinat al-Shamal, Qatar, leading to reported casualties. The UK Maritime Trade Operations issued a warning following the incident.
chitralekha reported it asProjectile Attack on Oil Tanker Off Qatar Coast Raises Security Concerns (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy cited her "bold and inventive oeuvre" that draws on classical tradition to create new forms for contemporary literature.
chitralekha reported it asCanadian Author Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty indices declining in early trade. Investors are cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, with a repo rate hike widely anticipated.
chitralekha reported it asSensex Breaks 1045, Nifty Breaks 52-Week Low (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Thousands of Brazilian students marched in downtown Rio de Janeiro to protest against the possibility of Flávio Bolsonaro winning the presidency. He will face Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff election on October 25.
chitralekha reported it asAfter France, Now Students Take to the Streets in Brazil (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Investigators are examining whether the Omani co-pilot of a Flydubai flight deliberately sought employment with the airline as part of a plan to target Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. US President Donald Trump believes Iran was responsible, while Vice President JD Vance stated there was no conclusive evidence linking Iran to the incident.
chitralekha reported it asIran Connection or Security Lapse?, US Vice President Raises Questions! (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel for six days following an incident aboard flight FZ1073. An Omani co-pilot is suspected of attempting a terror attack, prompting emergency consultations among Israeli leadership. The airline is cooperating with authorities during the investigation.
chitralekha reported it asBig Revelation About the Omani Pilot Who Attacked Captain Smit (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Flydubai flight FZ1073 plunged nearly 14,000 feet when its co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. Passengers and crew restrained the co-pilot, and a second pilot regained control to land the aircraft safely. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination.
chitralekha reported it asBig Revelation About the Omani Pilot Who Attacked Captain Smit (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
The UAE Attorney General has ordered an investigation into a Flydubai flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation. The probe will examine circumstances and motives, including potential terrorist activity. Israeli officials are investigating possible Iranian involvement.
chitralekha reported it asSmit's Journey From Studying Textile Management to Becoming a Captain of Flydubai (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
A US House resolution has honoured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his role in preventing an alleged attempt to take control of a flydubai aircraft. The resolution describes the incident as an act of terrorism and commends the actions of the crew and passengers.
chitralekha reported it asDubai Flight Incident: PM Modi Praises Indian Pilot Smit Machhar (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Donald Trump referred to Google CEO Sundar Pichai as a "monster" during a White House meeting with AI executives. Pichai responded with a joke, and the exchange occurred during discussions on artificial intelligence.
chitralekha reported it as"This Man Is a Monster": Donald Trump Makes Funny Comment About Sundar Pichai (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar. He is accused of orchestrating the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and has been added to the FBI's most-wanted fugitive list.
chitralekha reported it asGoldie Brar of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang on FBI's 'Top 10 Most Wanted' List (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 indices falling sharply. The decline was attributed to a confluence of factors including persistently high crude oil prices, a spike in US bond yields, and escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
chitralekha reported it asBig Crash in the Stock Market: Sensex Falls 1124 Points (opens chitralekha in a new tab)
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
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- First seen
- 29 August 2026
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Measured 15 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 15 October 2026. Ratings pulled 28 September 2026.
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