Kerala PSC Exam Irregularities Prompt Arrests and Investigation Amid BJP Probe
Kerala's Public Service Commission (PSC) faces allegations of examination irregularities, including deliberate manipulation in the State Planning Board exam. Officials R. Hari and P. Satheesh, involved in the evaluation process, have been arrested or apprehended, with suspensions and inquiries underway. BJP leaders have urged the Governor to intensify the probe, alleging government attempts to conceal the issues. The Special Investigation Team is questioning PSC members, including Chairperson M.R. Baiju, amid ongoing investigations into the alleged misconduct.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 50%, Right 50%). Overall sentiment is negative (31/100). Lens Score 64/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thehindu, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 30 Oct, 02:11 am. Other outlets followed.