Pew Survey Shows Varied Global Views on India and Differing India-Pakistan Perspectives
A Pew Research Center survey of over 42,000 people across 36 countries in early 2026 reveals varied global perceptions of India. Sri Lanka shows the highest favourability at 79%, while Pakistan records only 7%. India is viewed positively in parts of Africa and Europe, including Kenya and the UK. Indians tend to favour the US more than Pakistanis, who overwhelmingly support China. Both countries see each other as major threats, reflecting enduring geopolitical tensions and differing alliances.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, thetribune, news18, firstpost, hindustantimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 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
news18 broke this story on 14 Aug, 02:39 am. Other outlets followed.