World Rhino Day 2026 Highlights Assam's Rhino Conservation and Launch of Project Rhino
On World Rhino Day 2026, Assam highlighted its conservation success with a record 3,260 greater one-horned rhinos and zero poaching incidents in 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 'Project Rhino' to support rhino protection across range states, including Assam, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar. The day emphasizes protecting all five rhino species globally. India remains a key habitat, with several national parks offering opportunities to observe rhinos in the wild, underscoring ongoing conservation efforts and community involvement.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans right-leaning overall (Left 2%, Centre 29%, Right 69%). Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thestatesman, news18, ndtv, news18, theassamtribune, news18, indianexpress. 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 (58–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 21 Sept, 10:20 am. Other outlets followed.