AIMIM Expels Telangana MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig, Seeks Immediate Resignation
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) expelled Telangana Legislative Council member Mirza Rahmath Baig, directing him to resign immediately. The party did not officially disclose reasons, though sources cited indiscipline. Baig had filed a cybercrime complaint alleging extortion threats involving deepfake videos. Some reports mention a viral video controversy and unverified allegations, while the Telangana BJP has called for an independent investigation. Baig was away on Umrah during the expulsion and has not resigned yet.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 97%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, ndtv, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, economictimes, news18, english, news18, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 8 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
thehindu broke this story on 28 Aug, 08:28 pm. Other outlets followed.