The Wire media bias and reliability
Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place The Wire as leaning left. We have seen it on 20 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Wire biased?
Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place The Wire as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Wire left or right?
Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place The Wire as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is The Wire reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Wire are Ad Fontes Media: Low factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Wire has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Wire’s own report linked underneath.
The Gauhati High Court has quashed the detention of indigenous land rights activist Pranab Doley under the National Security Act. Doley was held for 117 days after his arrest amid protests against a hotel near Kaziranga National Park. The court found no link between his current advocacy and past cases.
The Wire reported it asGauhati HC Quashes Pranab Doley’s NSA Detention After 117 Days of Jail (opens The Wire in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Republicans would have won the midterm elections in a landslide if he had been on the ballot. A White House official echoed this sentiment, attributing the results to candidate quality and Trump's absence from voting.
The Wire reported it asThe End of the Trump Era? Takeaways from the US Midterms as Voters Punish US President's Allies (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it asOne Indian National Killed in Attack on Vessel Near Oman, MEA Condemns Strike (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it asCourt Acquits Rahul Gandhi in BJP Leader's Defamation Case Over Calling Amit Shah 'Murder Accused' (opens The Wire in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
The Wire reported it asLula Wins Brazil's Election (opens The Wire in a new tab)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 33 Delhi Jal Board projects worth Rs 8,941 crore. He criticised opposition parties for alleging 'vote chori' and predicted the BJP would remain in power for 30 years, while promising a clean Yamuna River by May 2029.
The Wire reported it asAll Modi and Shah Have in Response to Protests and Cases of Police Brutality is Another Tirade on Rahul Gandhi (opens The Wire in a new tab)
The INDIA bloc has announced plans for a 'public impeachment' proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 30. This will be followed by a 'Dilli Chalo march' to Ramlila Maidan on November 1, with the alliance citing 'vote chori' and poll irregularities as reasons.
The Wire reported it asCitizens March to Election Commission Demanding CEC's Resignation, Police Block Their Way (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it asFace-Offs with Chinese Troops Continue at Several Points in Arunachal, Says ITBP Chief (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it asRubio Pushes US Energy Sales to India, Says Trade Deal Is Close During India Visit (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it asRubio Pushes US Energy Sales to India, Says Trade Deal Is Close During India Visit (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it asTrump Pauses Russia Sanctions That Threatened 100% Tariffs on India (opens The Wire 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.
The Wire reported it as'Real Boss of India': US Secretary of State to Skip New Delhi for Jamnagar, Mumbai (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it as'Real Boss of India': US Secretary of State to Skip New Delhi for Jamnagar, Mumbai (opens The Wire 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 Wire reported it asLoP Rahul Gandhi Moves Supreme Court Challenging ECI's SIR Exercise (opens The Wire 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.
The Wire reported it asAhead of October 10 Protests, Delhi Police Want Entry and Exit Gates of 57 Metro Station to be Closed (opens The Wire in a new tab)
Students at Chitkara University in Punjab protested on the night of September 25-26, 2026, over rumours that two female students were missing or had committed suicide. Police and university officials stated no such incidents had occurred.
The Wire reported it asLPU Students Ransack University Premises, Block NH-44 Over Alleged Rape of a Student in Hostel (opens The Wire in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
The Wire reported it asTrump Gets Deal with Denmark for 'Permanent Control of Security' in Greenland (opens The Wire in a new tab)
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang a Kishore Kumar song at a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi. The performance was shared on his social media. The dinner was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Wire reported it asModi, Xi Meet at BRICS Summit; Chinese Leader Calls Ties 'Worth Cherishing' (opens The Wire in a new tab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a car ride in Delhi on Friday. This was their fourth joint car journey, following previous instances in Bishkek and Tianjin. The leaders met at Bharat Mandapam before the BRICS summit.
The Wire reported it asDialogue, Diplomacy Only Way to End Conflict, Modi Tells Putin in Delhi (opens The Wire in a new tab)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing ways to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. They reviewed progress in defence, energy, and space, and Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural.
The Wire reported it asDialogue, Diplomacy Only Way to End Conflict, Modi Tells Putin in Delhi (opens The Wire in a new tab)
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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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.
- Stories
- 20
- Reports listed
- 21
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 12 August 2026
21 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.
On 15 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and The Wire ran the story anyway.
Across the 20 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Wire’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 26 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 11 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 10 November 2026. Ratings pulled 12 October 2026.
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