Kerala Government Orders Crime Branch Probe into PSC Exam Irregularities
The Kerala government has ordered a Crime Branch-led special investigation team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in Public Service Commission (PSC) examinations, including evaluation errors and appointment processes. The probe follows complaints about unassessed answer sheets in Planning Board exams and allegations of favoritism. Youth Congress activists protested at the PSC office demanding accountability. The SIT, headed by IG S. Ajeetha Begum, will submit fortnightly reports, with the investigation covering multiple exams including the Kerala Administrative Service tests.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 32%, Centre 60%, Right 8%). Overall sentiment is neutral (38/100). Lens Score 41/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- theprint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- thenewsminute— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives from the Kerala government, opposition Youth Congress activists, and affected candidates, reflecting a political dynamic between the ruling Left Democratic Front and opposition parties. Coverage includes official statements on the investigation and opposition protests demanding transparency, illustrating a balanced representation of government actions and political criticism without favoring either side.
The overall tone is serious and investigative, focusing on allegations of exam irregularities and the government's response. While the Youth Congress protests introduce a critical element, the coverage remains factual and restrained, emphasizing procedural developments and official measures rather than emotive language or sensationalism.
How 9 sources covered this story
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