Skip to content
Get the Balanced News app for a better experience!
The Balanced News Logo
Analytics
The Balanced News Logo

Stay Balanced, Stay Informed

Menu
  • Browse News
  • Underreported Stories
  • Curated Feeds
  • Insights
  • Analytics
  • Our Writers
  • About Us
  • Download App
Learn
  • How It Works
  • Bias Detection
  • Lens Score
  • Source Bias Checker
  • Accountability
  • Custom Feeds
Newsroom
  • Writers & Analysts
  • About TBN
  • Editorial Standards
  • Corrections Policy
  • Our Partners
  • Insights
Socials
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Facebook
News Categories
  • Trending
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Science
  • Crime
  • Lifestyle
  • National
  • International
  • Good News
  • Crypto

Get Our App

Available for iOS and Android


LensFeedsInsightsAnalyticsTrendingGood NewsSportsPoliticsBusinessCrimeTechEntertainmentHealthNationalInternational

© 2026 The Balanced News. All rights reserved.

About UsEditorial StandardsCorrectionsHelp & SupportPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
Indian Army Dare Devils Set World Record Riding 10 Soldiers Through Atal Tunnel

Categories

Categories

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Politics

Indian Army Dare Devils Set World Record Riding 10 Soldiers Through Atal Tunnel

Analysed 2 Jul 2026·3 sources analysed·Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India·Politics
Indian Army Dare Devils Set World Record Riding 10 Soldiers Through Atal TunnelPreviousNext

The Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils team set a new world record by riding 10 soldiers on two motorcycles through the 9.8-km Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh in 9 minutes and 47.97 seconds. This feat, part of the 'Wheels of Valour: Sanchar Shakti' expedition, was conducted at an altitude of 10,075 feet under strict safety protocols. The attempt honors Kargil Vijay Diwas and showcases exceptional military skill, teamwork, and endurance in challenging high-altitude conditions.

TBN's observations

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 (78/100). Lens Score 43/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
78%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 2 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present a military achievement with a focus on national pride and professionalism, reflecting a patriotic perspective. Both sources emphasize the Indian Army's dedication and skill without political critique or opposition viewpoints. The coverage is aligned with official military narratives, highlighting honor and tribute to armed forces, with no evident partisan framing.

Sentiment — Positive (78/100)

The tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, highlighting the successful record attempt and the qualities of precision, teamwork, and endurance. The language conveys admiration for the soldiers' skills and the expedition's significance, with no negative or critical sentiment present. The overall sentiment is one of respect and commendation for the military accomplishment.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· Edited byOjas Kale
← Previous
Germany Proposes Stricter Sick Leave Rules Requiring Medical Certificates from Day One
Next →
Intelligence Reports Detail ISI's Dual Strategy Supporting Khalistan Movement in Punjab and Canada
SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils attempts new world record at Atal TunnelCenterPositive
economictimesIndian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils attempt new world record at Atal TunnelCenterPositive
thetribuneCorps of Signals attempts world record: 10 soldiers on two motorcycles traverse 9.8 km Atal Tunnel in Himachal - The TribuneCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 2 Jul, 10:55 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune2 Jul, 10:55 am
    Corps of Signals attempts world record: 10 soldiers on two motorcycles traverse 9.8 km Atal Tunnel in Himachal - The Tribune
  2. 2
    economictimes2 Jul, 11:33 am
    Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils attempt new world record at Atal Tunnel
  3. 3
    news182 Jul, 01:30 pm
    Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils attempts new world record at Atal Tunnel

Lens Score breakdown

43/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Director General Border RoadsProject DeepakProject Yojak38 Border Roads Task ForceHimachal Pradesh PoliceIndian ArmyDistrict Administration, ManaliBorder Roads Organisation
Enforcement
Himachal Pradesh Police

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
2 Jul 2026
Key entities
Atal TunnelManali, Himachal PradeshRohtang PassShaktiCapital punishmentDograsColonel commandantKargil Vijay DiwasBorder Roads OrganisationWorld recordMotorcyclePalchan