Abhijit Singh

Abhijit Singh is an associate professor at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi. He specializes in maritime security and Indo-Pacific affairs.

Biography:  https://www.hindustantimes.com/author/abhijit-singh-101701699223658

64%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author shows a clear bias against the Houthis by calling them militants and implying that they pose a serious threat to India.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not explicitly state the author's conflict of interest, if any. However, given his focus on Indo-Pacific security and Indian Ocean issues, it is possible that he has ties to defense contractors or military think tanks.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contains several contradictions regarding the number and nature of Houthi attacks on Indian ships or near India. The author claims four instances when only two are verified by other sources.
  • The author suggests that Iran may be behind these attacks but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article contains a deception by omission when the author claims that there have been four instances of Houthi attacks on Indian ships or near India. This is false and misleading as only two such incidents are confirmed.
  • The article uses language like 'open season' to create a sense of danger and urgency without providing any context or evidence for the threat posed by Houthi militants.

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