Kalshi Restricts Indian Users Amid Government Crackdown on Prediction Markets
US-based prediction market Kalshi has barred Indian users from trading event contracts following the Indian government's crackdown on online prediction markets. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) blocked access to such platforms and warned against participation, aligning with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans online games involving monetary stakes. Despite restricted trading, Indian users can maintain membership, while authorities also caution against VPN use to bypass restrictions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 82%, Right 8%). Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). 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 factual account of government regulatory actions and Kalshi's response without evident political framing. They include official government measures and platform policy changes, reflecting regulatory enforcement perspectives. The coverage does not emphasize political debate or opposition viewpoints, focusing instead on legal and administrative developments.
The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, reporting regulatory actions and platform responses without emotive language. Coverage highlights government concerns about online money gaming and addiction, balanced with platform compliance details. There is no evident positive or negative sentiment toward either the government or Kalshi, maintaining an objective stance.
How 2 sources covered this story
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