Indian Express · February 2026

• factual reporting of Trump's actions and statements
• critical framing of Trump's policies and rhetoric in some headlines
• use of distancing verbs like 'claims' and 'says'
• inclusion of expert analysis questioning Trump's claims

Coverage is mixed: some headlines neutrally report Trump's tariff cuts and trade deals (positive for India), while others critically examine his economic claims, immigration policy, and controversial rhetoric (ape-meme, Iran threats). The outlet does not consistently lionize or delegitimize Trump; it balances factual reporting with critical analysis, resulting in a neutral overall stance.

• reports Trump actions and statements factually
• highlights controversial Trump behavior (ape-meme, tariffs, immigration)
• frames US-India trade deal as significant but with critical analysis
• includes op-eds critical of US power structures

Coverage of the US as a country is broad and includes both neutral reporting on trade deals and critical reporting on Trump administration policies; the entity is a country, not a single administration, so stance is mixed. The critical headlines focus on Trump specifically, not the US as a whole, and there is no consistent positive or negative framing of the US itself.

• reports both positive and negative developments about India
• uses neutral framing for government actions and trade deals
• includes critical opinion pieces alongside official statements
• covers domestic political struggles and international engagements

The bundle includes a mix of factual reporting on government actions, critical opinion pieces (e.g., #16, #23), and positive quotes from officials (#9). The outlet does not consistently frame India positively or negatively; stance is neutral overall, though some headlines imply criticism of specific policies or incidents.

• Quotes PM Modi authoritatively as a global statesman
• Amplifies Modi's statements without distancing verbs
• Includes opposition criticism but frames it as attacks on Modi
• Highlights Modi's diplomatic achievements and international praise

Several headlines report opposition criticism of Modi, but the outlet's own framing (e.g., 'jab', 'slams', 'gunning for Modi') often distances from or contextualises that criticism, while Modi's own statements are presented neutrally or positively. The presence of op-eds defending Modi (headline 10) and international praise (headline 16) tilts the overall stance favourable.