Sumathi Bala

Sumathi Bala is a journalist with a master's degree in journalism from Goldsmiths College, London. She currently covers economics, politics, and financial markets for CNBC.com as a contributing writer.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/sumathi-bala/

89%

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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:

  • Can they adjust in the ways that a party needs to and a leader needs to when you're leading a coalition?
  • Critics have pointed out that under Modi's strongman rule, India has witnessed signs of democratic backsliding given the enduring crackdown on minority rights and civil society.
  • It showed that Modi's ticket of running on Hindu nationalism didn't work in Hindu nationalist areas.
  • It was a marked difference from the sweeping mandates of 2014 and 2019, when the BJP garnered 282 and 303 seats respectively, achieving a majority on its own.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Exercises involve army, navy, air force and rocket force.
  • PLA is testing its ability to 'seize power' over Taiwan.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Beijing warned that the two-day drills, which continued on Friday, were aimed at punishing the island's new President Lai Ching-te for his 'hostility and provocations.'
  • China's top diplomat Wang Yi criticized Lai on Tuesday, saying that 'no matter what tricks they play, they cannot prevent China from ultimately achieving complete reunification.'
  • Tensions would likely rise further if Republicans win control of both houses of the US Congress in the November elections.
  • This feels like a prelude to more and bigger military drills to come.

Recent Articles

India's Contested Election Results: An Examination of Narendra Modi and the BJP's Performance

India's Contested Election Results: An Examination of Narendra Modi and the BJP's Performance

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 India's 2024 elections resulted in a contested victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), securing 240 seats but falling short of an outright majority. The opposition Indian National Congress (INC) and its allies gained significant ground, winning 233 seats. Modi's campaign focused on development promises and polarizing rhetoric against Muslims.
Leaders of China, Japan, and South Korea Meet Amidst North Korea's Defiant Actions and Tensions with the US

Leaders of China, Japan, and South Korea Meet Amidst North Korea's Defiant Actions and Tensions with the US

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Leaders from China, Japan, and South Korea meet in Seoul to discuss economic cooperation and cultural exchange amid heightened tensions between China and the US, while North Korea's rocket launch and arms trade with Russia raise security concerns for the trilateral nations.
China's Military Exercises Around Taiwan: A New Escalation in Tensions

China's Military Exercises Around Taiwan: A New Escalation in Tensions

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 China's military exercises around Taiwan, in response to the inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept its insistence that Taiwan is part of China, have escalated tensions between the two nations. Dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels were tracked off Taiwan's coast on May 23 and 24 as part of these exercises. The US pledges to help defend Taiwan against any Chinese attack, while Taiwan's new leaders remain committed to defending democracy and maintaining the status quo in cross-strait relations.
New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Sworn In Amidst China Tensions: Maintaining Stability and Boosting Security

New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Sworn In Amidst China Tensions: Maintaining Stability and Boosting Security

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, took office on May 20, 2024, amidst tensions with China. Lai pledged to maintain stability and beef up Taiwan's security through imports of advanced fighters and regional partnerships. He inherits progressive policies from Tsai Ing-wen, including universal health care and support for minority groups. Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory but Lai supports maintaining the status quo and possible talks. During Tsai's tenure, Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage but faced criticism for lack of investment in rapid testing during the pandemic.