NEWS9 LIVE media bias and reliability
NEWS9 LIVE is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 158 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is NEWS9 LIVE biased?
NEWS9 LIVE is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is NEWS9 LIVE left or right?
NEWS9 LIVE is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is NEWS9 LIVE reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for NEWS9 LIVE. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What NEWS9 LIVE has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with NEWS9 LIVE’s own report linked underneath.
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asNew cat species emerges from Bolivia’s cloud forests (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a birthday message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Putin praised Modi's contribution to strengthening India-Russia relations and his global standing, recalling a recent meeting in New Delhi.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asWorld leaders, foreign embassies wish PM Modi on 76th Birthday (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
US drone manufacturer Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army, which includes an initial order for drone-related systems. The company is also slated to merge with Aureus Greenway Holdings, a firm in which Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump hold a significant stake.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asUS drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MoU, gets initial order (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asTrump calls EU-Canada plan ‘laughable’, threatens ‘very serious tariffs’ on Europe (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The US has named India, China, and Pakistan among 23 countries designated as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations for fiscal year 2027. The determination acknowledges India's efforts to combat opium cultivation but identifies Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia as having failed counternarcotics obligations.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asIndia on US drug list, but Trump praises Modi's opium crackdown (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asUS House clears Russia sanctions bill, India faces threat of up to 100 per cent tariffs (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a birthday message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Putin praised Modi's contribution to strengthening India-Russia relations and his global standing, recalling a recent meeting in New Delhi.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asPM Modi Birthday: Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to begin today, events planned across India (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
India's government has introduced a 0.4% fee on UPI transfers over ₹2,000 made to merchants, effective October 15. The Finance Ministry stated that customers will not pay the charge and person-to-person transactions are exempt. Opposition MPs have voiced concerns, calling the move 'anti-people'.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it as‘Have a spine, don’t lie down in front of Trump’: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Narendra Modi over ‘UPI tax’ (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asEU social media ban: New age limits for children under 13 and 15, rules for Instagram and TikTok (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
A Pakistan Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026. India lodged a strong protest, citing a violation of a 1991 agreement on advance notice of military exercises. The incident occurred in international waters and caused no major damage.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asMEA summons Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires over ‘unprofessional conduct’ at sea (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
New Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation to implement its free trade agreement with India. The deal will eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on approximately 95% of New Zealand's exports to India and includes a NZ$20 billion investment commitment.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asIndia-New Zealand FTA clears Parliament in 93-29 vote, what changes now? (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill that could allow President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. The bill, which previously passed the Senate, is set for a final vote.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asUS House advances Russia sanctions bill that could impose 100% tariffs on India (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asBreaking News LIVE Updates: Trump plans USD 2.8 billion arms deal with 40,000 powerful bombs for Israel (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asSpace arms race: US acknowledges weapons in space for first time (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asSpace arms race: US acknowledges weapons in space for first time (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asNATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania after Belarus airspace incursion (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asIran war leaves US facing munitions shortfall, Pentagon watchdog warns (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asBreaking News LIVE Updates: Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asTrump mocks Anthropic CEO, says AI only needs a ‘High IQ’ President (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
NEWS9 LIVE reported it asTrump mocks Anthropic CEO, says AI only needs a ‘High IQ’ President (opens NEWS9 LIVE in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed NEWS9 LIVE. We asked on 4 September 2026.
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.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for NEWS9 LIVE.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- news9live.com
- Seen publishing on
- news9live.com
- Access
- Free to read
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
- 158
- Reports listed
- 164
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
164 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. NEWS9 LIVE has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 158 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of NEWS9 LIVE: its report arrived a median of 27 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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