MEA Opens Applications for 2026 Internship Programme with Rs 10,000 Stipend
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has opened applications for its Internship Programme 2026, Term II, running from October 2026 to March 2027. Eligible Indian citizens aged 25 or below with a bachelor's degree or final-year students with mandatory internships can apply online by September 27, 2026. Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000 and one round-trip economy airfare between Delhi and their domicile state or university city. The selection involves preliminary screening and a video interview.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, timesnow, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 20 Sept, 09:51 am. Other outlets followed.