Why The Balanced News Is India's Best Unbiased News App
Indian media is deeply polarized. The same event gets framed completely differently by left-leaning and right-leaning outlets. The Balanced News uses AI to cut through this spin — we aggregate 50+ Indian news sources and show you exactly how each outlet covers the same story, so you can form your own opinion based on facts, not framing.
AI-Powered Bias Detection
Our AI flags loaded words in every headline. "Scheme" vs "Reform," "Claims" vs "Announces" — each word choice reveals political framing. Every article gets a Left/Center/Right bias score so you know exactly where it sits on the political spectrum.
50+ Sources Compared
We compare how left-leaning and right-leaning outlets cover the same story. See what facts each side emphasizes — and what they conveniently omit. Sources span English, Hindi, and regional language outlets across India.
Lens Score: Find Hidden Stories
Our proprietary Lens Score measures the gap between a story's public importance and its media coverage. Discover which stories are being deliberately buried or underreported by mainstream outlets.
7 Indian Languages
Read news in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. Switch languages anytime with a single tap, with AI-calibrated bias detection for each language.
Personalized Feeds
Create custom feeds for topics that matter to you — from UPSC current affairs and stock market news to accountability journalism and regional coverage. Over 40 curated feeds available.
Media Analytics Dashboard
Explore source credibility scores, echo chamber analysis, narrative mutation tracking, and agenda-setting patterns. Understand how Indian media works, not just what it reports.
How The Balanced News Works
Adjective Analysis
Our AI flags loaded words in every headline. "Scheme" vs "Reform," "Claims" vs "Announces" — each word choice reveals political framing and emotional manipulation. This linguistic bias detection helps you see through editorial spin.
Framing Detection
We compare how left-leaning and right-leaning outlets cover the same story side by side. See what facts each side emphasizes — and what they conveniently omit. With 50+ Indian sources compared, you get the full picture.
Coverage Gap Analysis
Our Lens Score measures the gap between a story's public importance and media coverage. Discover which stories are being deliberately buried. This helps you find underreported news that mainstream outlets ignore.
Browse News by Category
Explore balanced coverage across every major news category in India. Each category page shows you the latest stories with bias analysis from 50+ sources.
Politics
Elections, Parliament, Policy
Business
Markets, Economy, Corporate
Sports
Cricket, Football, Olympics
Technology
Startups, AI, Gadgets
Entertainment
Bollywood, OTT, Celebrities
Health
Wellness, Medical, Fitness
Science
Research, Space, Discovery
Crime
Law, Courts, Safety
National
Pan-India, Governance
International
Global Affairs, Diplomacy
Trending
Viral, Breaking, Popular
Good News
Positive, Uplifting Stories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Balanced News?
The Balanced News is India's only news app with AI-powered bias detection. We aggregate 50+ Indian news sources and show you how left, center, and right media outlets cover the same stories differently, helping you see the complete picture.
How does bias detection work?
Our AI analyzes word choice, framing, entity coverage, and sentiment across multiple sources. Each article gets a political bias score (Left %, Center %, Right %) and a Lens Score measuring the gap between a story's importance and media coverage.
Is The Balanced News free?
Yes, The Balanced News is completely free on iOS, Android, and web. There are no paywalls or premium tiers. Our goal is to make media literacy accessible to everyone in India.
What languages does the app support?
The Balanced News supports 7 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. You can switch languages at any time within the app.
How many news sources does The Balanced News cover?
We aggregate and analyze 50+ Indian news sources across the political spectrum, including major English, Hindi, and regional language outlets. This ensures you get truly balanced coverage of every story.
Download The Balanced News
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