CNBC-TV18 media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give CNBC-TV18 one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. We have seen it on 394 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is CNBC-TV18 biased?
The rating organisations do not give CNBC-TV18 one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is CNBC-TV18 left or right?
The rating organisations do not give CNBC-TV18 one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is CNBC-TV18 reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for CNBC-TV18 are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What CNBC-TV18 has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with CNBC-TV18’s own report linked underneath.
The US military has evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the UK due to a threat from Iran. Two refuelling tankers were diverted to Germany, and security levels were increased at two bases.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asUS Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats, says report (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced the operational status of 'Task Force Iron Gate', a US initiative designed to disrupt Iran's overland trade and supply routes. The task force expands upon an existing naval blockade, with Trump claiming very little can now enter or leave the country.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asTrump claims Gulf countries want 'greatest naval blockade of history' to continue (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
The US military has evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the UK due to a threat from Iran. Two refuelling tankers were diverted to Germany, and security levels were increased at two bases.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asUS aircraft evacuated from second UK base due to Iran threat, says report (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. Former President Donald Trump responded by calling Massie a "stone cold loser" and suggesting impeachment for leaders of past wars.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asRepublican Thomas Massie launches bid to impeach Defence Secy Pete Hegseth (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
President Donald Trump commented on Vice President JD Vance's assessment of Republican midterm losses, agreeing with Vance's critique of the Iran war but noting an omission. Trump stated Vance should have clarified if he would repeat the decision to go to war.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asTrump after meeting Qatar PM says he believes war with Iran is 'effectively over' (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Donald Trump blamed Democrats and voters for a significant stock market drop on Thursday, stating the market suffered one of its worst days in history due to election results. The Nasdaq fell more than 5 percent, with AI-related companies heavily impacted.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asTrump questions US midterm election results days after Republicans suffer major defeats (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline in the Madinah region was attacked, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and pipeline operations were unaffected.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asSaudi Arabia's East-West pipeline targeted in Madinah region; operations unaffected (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey revealed that Americans' expectations for rising unemployment in the next year reached their highest point since April 2020. Median inflation expectations remained unchanged, with projections for the next year at 3.9%.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asSteady inflation outlook, mixed views for jobs in NY Fed survey (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
France has accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard of orchestrating a large-scale cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in October. The attacks caused food spoilage and equipment damage, leading France to consider diplomatic and EU sanctions against Iran.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asFrench officials suspect Iran is behind refrigerator hacks, sources say (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
A Venezuelan national was arrested near the White House with multiple firearms in a stolen vehicle. He allegedly told officers he heard voices instructing him to kill President Donald Trump. The incident highlights growing security concerns.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asWhite House security tightened after vehicle hits Lafayette Square signpost (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine. Both leaders agreed the conflict must end as soon as possible, and any peace deal requires NATO approval. The conversation occurred ahead of upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asZelenskyy seeks India's help in ending Russia-Ukraine war, proposes mediation on grain exports (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
A joint business council has launched a private equity fund with initial capital in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The fund will invest 75% of its capital in Pakistan and 25% in Saudi Arabia, targeting sectors like agriculture and manufacturing.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asPakistan, Saudi Arabia investors launch fund to boost trade, investment (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
The World Meteorological Organization has reported that 2026 is on track to be one of the hottest years on record, with global average surface temperatures 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels for January-September. The UN climate summit, COP31, is taking place in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9-20.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asThis year set to be one of four hottest on record, UN report says (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for six military operations targeting Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh's Khalid International Airport and Aramco oil facilities. The group stated the attacks were in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on civilian areas in Yemen.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asHouthi attack damages Aramco building in Riyadh financial district (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said President Donald Trump is open to discussing immigration policy with Democrats following the midterm elections. Mullin stressed his opposition to amnesty and indicated that any changes for DACA recipients would be a congressional decision. Stephen Miller has been appointed as Trump's chief of staff.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asDonald Trump admits deportation policy ‘might have been too tough’ after midterm loss (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that negotiations with Iran have made little progress and that Tehran's demands are unacceptable and unrealistic. President Trump would prefer a diplomatic solution, but talks have not been productive. Iran has proposed a two-day plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asUS-Iran talks stall as Rubio calls Tehran demands ‘outrageous and ridiculous’ (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Iran has put forward a two-day proposal to restart peace talks, describing it as the most reasonable offer on the table. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Iran's conditions as 'outrageous and ridiculous,' stating no progress had been made.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asUS-Iran talks stall as Rubio calls Tehran demands ‘outrageous and ridiculous’ (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
China has announced a two-month extension to the suspension of an additional 24% tariff on imports from the United States. The country will maintain its existing 10% tariff on US goods. The extension takes effect on November 10.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asChina extends suspension of 24% tariff on US imports for two months (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
China has confirmed discussions are underway for a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The potential summit could take place this month in Shenzhen, though experts suggest it would likely be a photo opportunity rather than substantive talks.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asTrump to meet Qatar's prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Qatar's Prime Minister stated that mediation efforts between the US and Iran are ongoing to prevent regional escalation. He expressed confidence in reaching a settlement, while reports emerged of potential missile strikes on Qeshm Island.
CNBC-TV18 reported it asTrump to meet Qatar's prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Who says so
2 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
Who owns it
- NBCUniversalMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
- ComcastMedia Conglomerateparent group
- Network18 Groupunknowndirect owner
- Reliance Industriesunknownparent group
- Mukesh AmbaniBillionaireparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Official site
- cnbctv18.com
- Seen publishing on
- cnbctv18.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
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.
- Stories
- 394
- Reports listed
- 438
- We could read
- 24
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
414 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 24 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 56 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and CNBC-TV18 ran the story anyway.
Across the 394 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of CNBC-TV18: its report arrived a median of 27 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 11 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 11 November 2026. Ratings pulled 11 October 2026.
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