Times of India · July 2026

• Frequent use of distancing verbs and scare quotes around Iranian statements ('claims', 'warns', 'calls')
• Foregrounding of internal dissent and succession uncertainty (sons' attendance, Mojtaba's absence, exiled crown prince criticism)
• Emphasis on threats and hostility from Iranian mourners toward US/Israel, framing Iran as aggressive
• Neutral-to-positive coverage of US/Israeli actions and statements, with Iranian responses framed as reactions

The outlet often quotes Iranian officials and mourners at length, which could be read as amplifying their voice, but the framing (e.g., 'calls US Great Satan', 'warns of unforgettable lesson', 'angry slogans') distances the outlet from the entity. Coverage of the funeral itself is partly neutral (e.g., #14), but the overall selection highlights threats, internal rifts, and Western/Israeli perspectives, yielding a mildly negative stance toward Iran. The entity's own hostile rhetoric toward the US is reported, not endorsed, and the outlet's own evaluative language is limited.

• Frequent use of 'PM Modi' with honorific and positive framing
• Headlines highlight his initiatives, achievements, and international recognition
• Quotes from foreign officials and allies praising Modi's role
• Negative remarks about Modi are framed as attacks by opponents, not validated

Some headlines report opposition criticism (e.g., #17, #19, #20) but the outlet's framing distances from that criticism, often presenting Modi's responses or counterattacks. The overall selection emphasizes Modi's positive actions and global stature, though not overtly promotional.

• Uses distancing verbs like 'claims' and 'threatens' for Trump's statements
• Highlights negative consequences of Trump's policies (tariffs, visa restrictions, market crashes)
• Frames Trump's actions as disruptive or controversial (firing election commission, 'guardian' fee)
• Occasionally reports Trump's announcements neutrally or positively (Gaza deal, Saudi nuclear deal)

The outlet is not uniformly negative: some headlines (e.g., 13, 15, 23) report Trump's initiatives without overt criticism. However, the overall selection emphasizes adverse impacts and uses skeptical framing for his claims, suggesting a mildly critical stance. Note that headlines 17 and 25 criticize others (Netanyahu, Pentagon) rather than Trump directly, so they don't strongly inform the stance toward Trump.

• Celebratory framing of national milestones (e.g., 'elite club', 'inspired every daughter')
• Quotes from officials and leaders presented authoritatively without distancing
• Defensive posture against external criticism (e.g., slamming Pakistan minister)
• Neutral-to-positive coverage of government actions and infrastructure plans

Bundle includes many domestic political disputes (BJP vs opposition) where the outlet reports both sides without clear favoritism; stance toward India as a country is inferred from positive framing of national achievements and official voices, not from uniform praise of all actors.

• Quotes Trump extensively without overt editorial judgment
• Uses neutral verbs like 'says', 'announces', 'warns' for US officials
• Occasional critical framing of US actions (tariffs, layoffs, election meddling)
• Includes both positive and negative US-related stories

The bundle covers a wide range of US-related topics (tech, politics, foreign policy) with no consistent evaluative stance. Trump is quoted frequently but not lionized; some headlines highlight controversies (tariffs, layoffs, election meddling) without explicit hostility. The outlet's own voice is largely neutral, though selection includes both favorable (economy soaring) and critical (tariff flux, layoffs) angles.

• Factual reporting of funeral events and reactions
• Quotes from various sources without clear editorial endorsement
• Mix of sympathetic and critical voices included
• Focus on security, logistics, and political implications

Coverage is largely descriptive of a major news event (funeral, aftermath of assassination). The outlet includes both pro-Khamenei mourners and critics (e.g., exiled crown prince), and quotes threats against US/Israel without adopting them. No consistent evaluative language toward Khamenei himself; stance is neutral, though the volume of coverage on threats and security could imply a focus on destabilization rather than tribute.

• Uses distancing and critical framing around Netanyahu's actions (e.g., 'occupied' in quotes, 'pressures', 'shrugs off')
• Foregrounds adversarial voices against Netanyahu (Iranian officials, Mamdani's arrest vow, 'war criminal' label)
• Highlights Netanyahu's political vulnerabilities and dependence on Trump
• Occasional neutral reporting of meetings and statements

The outlet does not consistently demonize Netanyahu; some headlines are neutral or even amplify his pushback (e.g., #4). However, the selection and framing lean toward skepticism, especially by quoting critics and using evaluative language like 'war criminal' and 'occupied' without rebuttal. The entity's own hostile quotes toward others are reported without endorsement, but the outlet's stance toward Netanyahu remains mildly negative.

• Quotes Netanyahu directly without evaluative framing
• Uses neutral verbs like 'holds', 'visits', 'agrees'
• Includes hostile third-party quotes (Iran, Mamdani) without endorsing them
• Focuses on diplomatic interactions and reactions

Coverage is largely factual and event-driven. Netanyahu is quoted authoritatively in several headlines (e.g., #5, #6), which could suggest mild positive treatment, but the outlet also relays critical third-party statements (e.g., #4, #11, #14) without adopting them. No clear editorial stance toward Netanyahu emerges; stance is neutral overall.