Kolkata Cab Driver Allows Passenger's Dog to Ride, Receives Positive Response
A Kolkata cab driver, Sabil Akhter, welcomed a passenger's golden retriever named Chiku for a ride, allowing pets in his cab despite common driver hesitations. He shared a video showing the dog enjoying the journey with the window open, which gained widespread positive reactions online. Akhter emphasized that a little fur on the seat can be cleaned, but canceling rides over pets can hurt passengers' feelings. The gesture was praised for its kindness and pet-friendly approach.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (82/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 14 Oct, 08:59 am. Other outlets followed.