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PM Modi Thanks Youth After Record-Breaking Instagram Video on Exam Paper Leaks

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PM Modi Thanks Youth After Record-Breaking Instagram Video on Exam Paper Leaks

Analysed 25 Jul 2026·22 sources analysed·Maine, United States·Politics
PM Modi Thanks Youth After Record-Breaking Instagram Video on Exam Paper LeaksPreviousNext

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a second late-night Instagram video thanking young people for their positive response and insightful suggestions following his initial video addressing examination paper leaks. His first video, which outlined plans for fast-track courts and stricter penalties, went viral, setting a new Instagram record with over 303 million views in 24 hours and gaining nearly one million new followers. The government aims to introduce a draft Bill in Parliament to strengthen action against paper leaks amid ongoing student protests demanding examination reforms.

Political Bias
4%44%52%
Sentiment
69%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-right overall (Left 4%, Centre 44%, Right 52%). Overall sentiment is positive (69/100). Lens Score 45/100.

Outlets measured: english, indiatvnews, swarajyamag, freepressjournal, thestatesman, thehindu, ndtv, thetribune, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 25 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 22 sources
● Left 4%● Center 44%● Right 52%

Outlets split on this story: 1 leaned left, 6 stayed centre, and 8 leaned right — see how each framed it below.

Sentiment — Positive (69/100)

Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 35/100 to 85/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.

Coverage timeline

thestatesman broke this story on 24 Jul, 06:25 pm. Other outlets followed.

24 Jul, 06:25 pm15 sources · 9 h25 Jul, 03:39 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byPrajakta Kale· Political Analyst· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    thestatesman24 Jul, 06:25 pm
    'Yeh aapka pyaar bana rahega': PM Modi thanks 'friends' in new video, a day after his midnight selfie reel breaks the internet
  2. 2
    english24 Jul, 06:29 pm
    'Thank You Friends': PM Modi's Message For Youth In Late Night Video WATCH
  3. 3
    thetribune24 Jul, 06:33 pm
    Thank you, friends: PM Modi as anti-paper leak Insta reel crosses 303 million views, sets world record - The Tribune
  4. 4
    thefinancialexpress24 Jul, 06:35 pm
    PM Modi posts a new midnight Instagram video, thanks youngsters
  5. 5
    mint24 Jul, 06:41 pm
    PM Modi thanks youngsters for response to his video, says 'our bond will grow stronger' Today News
  6. 6
    ndtv24 Jul, 07:05 pm
    Video PM Modi Thanks Youngsters For "Insightful Suggestions" On His Late-Night Video
  7. 7
    firstpost24 Jul, 07:29 pm
    PM Modi thanks youth for 'insightful suggestions' on proposed anti-paper leak law amid NEET row
  8. 8
    thetribune24 Jul, 07:57 pm
    Thank you, friends: Modi woos youth again as Instagram reel gets 303 mn views - The Tribune
  9. 9
    ndtv25 Jul, 02:07 am
    'Thank You Friends': PM Modi's Reel Tops 303 Million Views Amid CJP Protest
  10. 10
    thehindu25 Jul, 02:28 am
    PM Modi thanks people for responses, positive suggestions received for midnight video
  11. 11
    thestatesman25 Jul, 02:39 am
    'Thank you, friends': PM Modi's paper-leak reel draws 303 million views in 24 hours as protests continue
  12. 12
    freepressjournal25 Jul, 02:45 am
    'Thank You, Friends': PM Modi Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude To Youth For Their Overwhelming Response Insightful Suggestions Video
  13. 13
    swarajyamag25 Jul, 03:24 am
    'Thank You, Friends': PM Modi Posts Second Instagram Video After Record Response To His First Reel
  14. 14
    indiatvnews25 Jul, 03:31 am
    PM Modi sets new world record with 303 million views on anti-paper leak Instagram reel in 24 hours - India TV News
  15. 15
    english25 Jul, 03:39 am
    Dhruv Rathee Reacts To PM Modi's New Video: 'Even Thank You Can't Be Said Without A Teleprompter'

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Union CabinetPrime Minister's Office
Political
BJPCockroach Janta Party (CJP)

Story context

Category
Politics
Location
Maine, United States
Sources analysed
22
Last analysed
25 Jul 2026
Key entities
Narendra ModiInstagramSocial mediaUnion Council of MinistersNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)SelfieDharmendra PradhanJantar MantarIndiaLakhIShowSpeedBTS