Namita Singh

Namita Singh is a journalist with The Independent's Asia bureau leading India's coverage for the paper. Based out of New Delhi, she has reported on various human rights issues from conflict-ridden regions of the country, including Manipur, Kashmir and Bastar. She specialises in longform interviews and feature writing, and has a keen interest in current affairs, gender rights, strategic affairs and legal issues plaguing the system. She was a part of The Independent's Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade campaign, working to expose illicit animal trade in South and Southeast Asia. Before joining The Independent in 2020, she worked as a senior legal correspondent for India's national daily, The Hindustan Times.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/namita-singh

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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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

90%

Examples:

  • Police describing an incident as an act of terrorism.
  • Use of the word 'terrorist' to describe a crime.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • No specific conflicts of interest found, but Namita Singh has a keen interest in current affairs which may influence her reporting.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • Claims about damage caused by missile attacks not supported by evidence in the article.
  • Number of missiles launched by Russia versus number of missiles downed by Ukraine.

Deceptions

72%

Examples:

  • Misleading statements about the number of missiles and damage caused by them.
  • Possible sensationalism in describing debris hitting a kindergarten.

Recent Articles

New Discoveries at Herculaneum's Ancient Roman Beach: Uncovering the Past of a Wealthy Lady, a Senior Soldier, and the Last Fugitive

New Discoveries at Herculaneum's Ancient Roman Beach: Uncovering the Past of a Wealthy Lady, a Senior Soldier, and the Last Fugitive

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 For the first time in over 2,000 years, an ancient Roman beach in Herculaneum, Italy - a popular resort town for Rome's elite - has reopened to the public. Discoveries include remains of a 'Ringed Lady', a senior Roman soldier, and 'the last fugitive' clutching valuable possessions during excavations. Herculaneum, founded in 7th century BC, offers insights into ancient life through its well-preserved human remains and artifacts.
Two Terrorist Attacks Shake Sydney: Bishop and Six People Stabbed, Community on Edge

Two Terrorist Attacks Shake Sydney: Bishop and Six People Stabbed, Community on Edge

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 In Sydney, two violent incidents occurred within days of each other, leaving multiple people injured and the community on edge. A 16-year-old male suspect stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and at least three others at an Assyrian church, while six people were killed and 12 others injured in a mass stabbing at Westfield Shopping Centre. The police have declared both incidents as terrorist acts, with religious motivated extremism suspected. The motives behind the suspects' actions remain unclear, but previous convictions and potential factors like secret lives as male escorts are being investigated.
Two Separate Church Attacks in Sydney: Bishop Emmanuel and Priest Stabbed, Community on Edge

Two Separate Church Attacks in Sydney: Bishop Emmanuel and Priest Stabbed, Community on Edge

Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 In Sydney, Australia, two religious figure attacks occurred within a week, leaving several people injured. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and a priest were stabbed during a church service at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley. The 16-year-old suspect was motivated by religious extremism according to police. A week prior, six people were killed and one infant critically injured in a knife attack at a shopping center, with the attacker having mental health issues. Community leaders urged calm and unity amidst calls for retribution. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned both attacks and called for peace within the community while investigations continued.
Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Injures 13 People and Damages Buildings, Kills Five in Sumy Region as Ukrainian President Calls for End to Terror

Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Injures 13 People and Damages Buildings, Kills Five in Sumy Region as Ukrainian President Calls for End to Terror

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 On March 21, 2024, Russia launched a large missile attack on Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted all of the Russian missiles fired at the capital but debris from some of them injured at least 13 people and damaged several buildings in Kyiv. Five people were killed in a Russian attack earlier this week, and over 150 people had been forced to flee due to intensified shelling in the nearby Sumy region. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that such terror continues every day and night.