The News 21 media bias and reliability
The News 21 is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 50 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The News 21 biased?
The News 21 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 The News 21 left or right?
The News 21 is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is The News 21 reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for The News 21. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What The News 21 has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The News 21’s own report linked underneath.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio oversaw a classified memo warning Trump administration officials about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang. US intelligence believed Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security and worked for a firm suspected of smuggling Nvidia chips to China.
The News 21 reported it asDonald Trump Backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Amid China Spy Allegations, Says ‘He Had No Idea She Was a Spy’ (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called on Muslims in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen their political identity, drawing parallels with the recent victory of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the US Senate race. Owaisi stated that the time has come to show that 'Abdul does not bow to anyone but Allah'.
The News 21 reported it asOwaisi's 'Abdul' Remark Sparks Political Row in UP; SP Calls Him BJP's Proxy (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
An Indian-flagged cargo ship, the MSV AL JUSUFI, was attacked by an unidentified aerial object off the coast of Oman. One of the 14 Indian sailors on board died from his injuries, while the remaining 13 were rescued by the Omani Coast Guard.
The News 21 reported it asIndian Sailor Killed in Attack on Cargo Ship Near Oman (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring actor Dia Mirza from its pollution-free Diwali campaign after objections from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam. The move sparked controversy, with the deputy mayor calling for its restoration.
The News 21 reported it asMumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Bars Dia Mirza From BMC Campaigns, Says “We Certainly Do Not Need Dia Mirza to Teach Us” How to Celebrate Diwali (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Three Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi. The move follows the AAP's announcement of its first list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The AAP has approached the Assembly Speaker regarding the defecting MLAs.
The News 21 reported it asThree AAP MLAs Join BJP in Punjab Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections, Deal Major Blow to Arvind Kejriwal’s Party (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Delhi traders are warning of significant business disruption and potential losses of up to Rs 12,000 crore due to the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan. The Chamber of Trade and Industry estimates 2.5 lakh shops could remain shut, impacting trade during the crucial Diwali shopping season.
The News 21 reported it asDelhi Traders Claim ₹12,000 Crore Loss After INDIA Bloc Rally (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Rahul Gandhi has told Delhi traders that protests organised by the INDIA bloc would stop within 30 seconds if Prime Minister Narendra Modi sacked Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The comments came as traders urged the bloc to postpone a rally planned for November 1.
The News 21 reported it as‘Tell Modi to Sack Gyanesh Kumar, Protests Will Stop in 30 Seconds’: Rahul Gandhi Appeals to Delhi Traders (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
A court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has acquitted Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 criminal defamation case. The complaint was filed by a BJP leader over remarks Gandhi allegedly made about Amit Shah. The court ruled the remarks were not defamatory.
The News 21 reported it asRahul Gandhi Gets Relief as Sultanpur Court Dismisses Defamation Case (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
The Janata Dal-United has expelled Mokama MLA Anant Singh and his wife Neelam Devi from the party for six years. The expulsion follows alleged anti-party activities, including campaigning for a rival candidate in recent Bihar Legislative Council elections. The party is also seeking Singh's disqualification as an MLA.
The News 21 reported it asAnant Singh Expelled From JD(U) for Six Years, MLA Membership at Risk (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Rahul Gandhi has told Delhi traders that protests organised by the INDIA bloc would stop within 30 seconds if Prime Minister Narendra Modi sacked Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The comments came as traders urged the bloc to postpone a rally planned for November 1.
The News 21 reported it as‘Does Rahul Gandhi Want to Rub Salt Into Sikh Wounds?’ Ravi Shankar Prasad Attacks Congress Over November 1 Rally (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Donald Trump has proposed imposing 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia if they do not sign a peace agreement. He claimed tariffs had previously ended five wars but acknowledged they might be ineffective against these two countries due to low trade volumes.
The News 21 reported it as‘I Threatened India and Pakistan With 250% Tariffs’: Trump Again Claims Credit for Ending Military Conflict (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring dozens, and collapsing hundreds of homes. China has ordered an extensive rescue operation in the remote, mountainous area.
The News 21 reported it asTibet Earthquake Kills 16, Injures 46 as Hundreds of Homes Are Damaged (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Skirmishes between Indian and Chinese troops persist in Arunachal Pradesh, confirmed by the ITBP Director General. The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of cowardice and silence on the issue, while also raising concerns about China's actions.
The News 21 reported it asIndia-China Face-Offs Continue in Arunachal, ITBP Chief Confirms (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Argentine President Javier Milei discussed deepening bilateral trade, expanding transparent investment, and promoting shared prosperity and security. The conversation followed Milei's visit to Washington, and the US Department of State issued a statement about the call.
The News 21 reported it asMarco Rubio in Mumbai for Talks With Jaishankar on Trade and Security (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will discuss refining more Venezuelan crude with Reliance Industries. Rubio also described India as a refining superpower and noted its progress in diversifying energy supplies.
The News 21 reported it asMarco Rubio in Mumbai for Talks With Jaishankar on Trade and Security (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Russia launched a significant coordinated assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, striking more than 15 critical electricity generation and transmission facilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that emergency restoration is underway and warned Russia is attempting to cause a widespread blackout before winter.
The News 21 reported it asTrump Waives Russian Oil Sanctions, Offering Relief to India (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
During the UN Security Council open debate on 15 October 2026, India’s Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish warned that attacks on commercial shipping and civilian sites threaten regional stability and the safety of roughly 10 million Indians living in Gulf states, calling the strikes legally and morally indefensible.
The News 21 reported it asIndia Condemns Attacks on Saudi Airports and Ships at UN (opens The News 21 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.
The News 21 reported it asAnne Carson Nobel Prize 2026: Her Poetry and Literary Legacy (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Six Delhi Metro stations had their entry and exit gates closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12, 2026. The closures were implemented for security reasons ahead of a planned opposition march to the Supreme Court. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge sought a meeting with the Chief Justice of India, which was declined.
The News 21 reported it asDelhi Metro Alert: 6 Stations Shut Amid Congress Protest (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
The GST Council is considering removing the power of tax authorities to arrest taxpayers under GST law. The proposal, expected to be discussed on Wednesday, 7 October, may also see the prosecution threshold for tax evasion raised significantly.
The News 21 reported it asGST Council Raises Prosecution Limit To Rs 10 Crore, Eases Rules (opens The News 21 in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed The News 21. We asked on 3 November 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 The News 21.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- thenews21.com
- Seen publishing on
- thenews21.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
- 50
- Reports listed
- 53
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
53 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. The News 21 has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 50 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The News 21’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 22 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 14 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 13 November 2026. Ratings pulled 3 November 2026.
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