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
Bihar Government Recommends Cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep for DSP Posts

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

Bihar Government Recommends Cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep for DSP Posts

Analysed 20 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Bihar, India·Politics
Bihar Government Recommends Cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep for DSP PostsPreviousNext

The Bihar government has recommended the direct appointment of international cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) under the state's sports quota policy. Both players, originally from Bihar but developed in Bengal, were part of India's gold-winning team at the 2022 Asian Games. The appointments, subject to verification and compliance with sports activity requirements, aim to honor elite athletes and inspire youth in Bihar's rural areas.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 93%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 35/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
5%93%2%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 5%● Center 93%● Right 2%

The articles present a government-led initiative highlighting the state's policy to reward sports achievements without partisan framing. Coverage focuses on official procedures and policy details, reflecting a neutral stance emphasizing administrative actions and athlete recognition. No opposition or alternative viewpoints are included, indicating a primarily government perspective.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across the articles is positive, emphasizing recognition and reward for sporting excellence. The language highlights achievements and government support, fostering an encouraging narrative for athletes. There is no critical or negative sentiment, and the coverage maintains an optimistic and respectful tone toward the individuals and policy.

How 2 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
Congress Appoints Julfikar Ali as Leader of West Bengal Legislature Party
Next →
Delhi High Court Upholds Ban on Political Ads in Delhi Metro During Model Code of Conduct
SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Bihar govt takes steps to appoint cricketers Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar as DSPsCenterPositive
englishDirect DSP Appointments Recommended For Two IPL Stars In BiharCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 20 Jun, 06:32 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    english20 Jun, 06:32 am
    Direct DSP Appointments Recommended For Two IPL Stars In Bihar
  2. 2
    news1820 Jun, 10:45 am
    Bihar govt takes steps to appoint cricketers Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar as DSPs

Lens Score breakdown

35/100
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
General Administration DepartmentBihar CabinetHome DepartmentBihar Government
Enforcement
Bihar Police

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Bihar, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
20 Jun 2026
Key entities
Akash DeepGovernment of BiharBiharMukesh Kumar (cricketer)Superintendent of police (India)Gopalganj district, IndiaIndia national cricket teamFast bowlingRohtas districtPress Trust of IndiaDeputy superintendent of policeCricket