The Balanced News - News Research Tool with Political Bias Detection
The Balanced News is a news research and analysis platform that helps you understand media bias across 50+ Indian news sources. Research any story by comparing how left-leaning, center, and right-leaning media outlets cover the same events differently. Our AI-powered platform analyzes each article for political bias and sentiment, giving you the tools to think critically about news coverage. With our proprietary Lens Score algorithm, every article shows its political inclination score, making bias visible and measurable. Research unbiased perspectives across all categories—national news, international affairs, business, sports, technology, entertainment, health, science, and lifestyle. Available in English and Hindi, our news analysis tool helps you investigate media bias, compare multiple sources side-by-side, and make informed decisions based on complete information rather than a single perspective.
News Research & Analysis Features
- Research political bias by comparing left, center, and right media perspectives
- Analyze sentiment and emotional tone across different news sources
- Lens Score algorithm rating each article's political inclination
- Compare coverage from 50+ Indian media outlets side-by-side
- Investigation tools for multi-perspective news research
- Real-time bias tracking across all major news categories
- Bilingual research platform supporting English and Hindi
- Critical thinking tools for unbiased news analysis
Pop Your Bias Bubbles
Hover to burst bubbles! Each represents a different media perspective. Research and compare all sides of every story.
How Bias Affects the Same Story
Click anywhere on the meter below to see how political perspective changes news reporting
Interactive Bias Detector
LEFTCENTERRIGHT
Government Announces New Energy Policy
Source: Neutral News
The government has unveiled a new energy policy that includes investments in renewable energy sources. The policy aims to balance economic growth with environmental considerations, according to official statements.
Click anywhere on the meter to see how different outlets report the same story
How We Analyze Political Bias & Sentiment
See our AI in action. Click through different articles to explore how we detect bias and sentiment in real-time
Real-Time Bias & Sentiment Analysis
Government Announces Major Infrastructure Investment Plan
Source: National Herald
The administration unveiled a comprehensive infrastructure package today, promising to create jobs and modernize critical systems. Opposition leaders criticized the spending as excessive, while supporters praised the forward-thinking approach to economic development.
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Click on the bias or sentiment bars, or the info icons to see detailed analysis
Understanding the Political Spectrum
Political ideologies exist on a spectrum. Hover over each position to learn more
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Hover over a marker above to learn about different political perspectives
Each position on the political spectrum represents different values, priorities, and approaches to governance and society.
Same Story, Different Angles
See how the same news story changes based on political perspective
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National News
Bias Score: 0Government Announces Corporate Tax Policy Changes
The government has announced changes to corporate tax policy that will affect business operations. The policy includes modifications to existing tax structures and is expected to generate additional revenue.
Move the slider to see how different outlets frame the same story
Spotting Bias in Language
Click on these words to see how language choice reveals bias
Click on words to understand their political connotations
How The Balanced News Works
Advanced technology to help you understand media bias
In-House Algorithm
Our proprietary technology analyzes language patterns, word choice, and framing to detect bias in real-time.
Bias Scoring
Every article gets a bias score from -100 (far left) to +100 (far right), helping you understand perspective.
Side-by-Side Comparison
See the same story from multiple perspectives to get a complete picture of events.
Multiple Sources
We analyze dozens of different media houses to give you diverse viewpoints on every story.
Sentiment Analysis
Understand the emotional tone of articles and how it might influence your perception.
Fact Checking
Cross-reference claims with multiple sources to help you separate fact from opinion.
Media Literacy & Research
Media Insights & Analysis
Deep dives into media bias, news coverage patterns, and how to become a more informed news consumer
