Eighth Edition of PM Narendra Modi's Mementos E-Auction Begins September 17
The eighth edition of the Prime Minister's Mementos e-auction will begin on September 17, featuring 1,498 gifts received by PM Narendra Modi. Highlighted items include a silver Lord Ram memento priced at Rs 13.5 lakh and a silver replica of the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam at Rs 9 lakh. The auction proceeds will support the Namami Gange Programme. The collection represents India's diverse artistic and cultural heritage, sourced from multiple states, with operational support from government agencies and art institutions.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 58%, Right 42%). Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, ndtv, theprint, thestatesman, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 4 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 (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 16 Sept, 12:28 pm. Other outlets followed.