Kalshi Restricts Indian Users Amid Government Ban on Prediction Markets
US-based prediction market platform Kalshi has added India to its restricted jurisdictions following the Indian government's designation of such platforms as illegal under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, effective May 1, 2026. Kalshi's website has been inaccessible in India since late May, with authorities also warning VPN providers against enabling access. Meanwhile, Meta is developing a prediction market-style app called Arena, highlighting growing interest and regulatory scrutiny in this sector.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 95%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 33/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- businessstandard— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a largely neutral perspective focused on regulatory actions by the Indian government and responses from prediction market platforms. Coverage includes official government measures, platform policy changes, and industry developments without partisan framing. The inclusion of Meta's app development adds a broader industry context, reflecting diverse stakeholder viewpoints without political bias.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to informative, emphasizing factual reporting of regulatory decisions, platform restrictions, and emerging market trends. There is no evident positive or negative sentiment toward any party; instead, the coverage highlights ongoing developments and regulatory challenges in the prediction market sector.
How 2 sources covered this story
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