India Rises to 75th in 2026 Henley Passport Index with Visa-Free Access to 56 Countries
India's passport has risen 10 places to 75th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 56 countries. This marks an improvement from its 85th position in 2025. However, the number of visa-free destinations decreased by two compared to last year, with Iran and Bolivia no longer accessible without a visa. The ranking reflects changes in global mobility for Indian travelers.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: zeenews, news18, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 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 (55–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 16 Feb, 09:00 am. Other outlets followed.