Maharashtra Government Bans 114 Publications Linked to Terrorist Organisations
The Maharashtra government has ordered the seizure and forfeiture of 114 publications, books, and digital materials linked to terrorist organisations such as Islamic State, Al Qaeda, and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. The action, notified on August 6 under Section 98(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, follows investigations by the state Anti-Terrorism Squad and intelligence inputs indicating these materials promote violent extremism, radicalisation, and recruitment, posing threats to public order and national security.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 94%, Right 6%). Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, english, indiatoday, hindustantimes, thestatesman, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 5 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 (32–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 7 Aug, 03:06 am. Other outlets followed.