How the Geographic News Map Works
Our geographic news map uses Natural Language Processing to extract location mentions from news articles and plot them on an interactive India map. The result is a real-time visualization of where news is happening — revealing geographic coverage patterns and under-reported regions.
Coverage Density
The heatmap shows news density by region. Metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore typically dominate, while rural areas and smaller states are under-reported. This visualization makes geographic coverage gaps immediately visible.
Regional Sentiment
Switch to sentiment mode to see how different regions are covered. Green indicates positive coverage, red indicates negative. Some states consistently receive more negative framing, revealing regional bias patterns in national media.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you show news on a map?
We extract geographic locations mentioned in news articles using Natural Language Processing (NLP). When an article mentions a city, state, or country, we plot it on the map. The color indicates sentiment (green=positive, red=negative) or political bias (blue=left, red=right).
Which regions get the most news coverage in India?
Our map shows real-time news density. Typically, metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore see high coverage, while rural areas are under-reported. The heatmap intensity reveals these patterns - brighter areas have more stories.
Can I see news sentiment by state in India?
Yes, switch to Sentiment Mode to see how different regions are covered. Green indicates positive coverage, red indicates negative. This reveals regional bias patterns - some states may consistently receive more negative framing.