How Source Credibility Scores Work
Our credibility index evaluates Indian news sources across four dimensions: sentiment volatility, extreme content ratio, weekly consistency, and entity coverage diversity. Sources that maintain stable, balanced reporting score higher than those with erratic or sensationalized coverage.
Scoring Methodology
Each source receives a 0-100 credibility score updated daily. We analyze sentiment stability (do they swing wildly?), extreme content (how often do they publish highly polarizing articles?), consistency (is their coverage predictable?), and diversity (do they cover a range of topics and entities?).
30-Day Rolling Analysis
Credibility scores are based on a rolling 30-day window of coverage, ensuring the rankings reflect recent editorial behavior. A source can improve or decline based on its recent reporting patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is news source credibility calculated?
We analyze sentiment volatility, extreme content ratio, weekly consistency, and entity diversity across thousands of articles. Sources with stable, balanced coverage score higher. Scores range from 0-100.
Which Indian news channel is most credible?
Credibility rankings change based on recent coverage. Our real-time tracker shows current rankings based on the last 30 days. Check the leaderboard for today's most reliable sources.
What does sentiment volatility mean?
Sentiment volatility measures how much a source's tone swings between positive and negative coverage. Lower volatility indicates more consistent, predictable reporting.