Omkar Khandekar

Omkar Khandekar is a journalist at NPR, where he covers news from India and around the world. He has reported on a range of topics including politics, religion, and technology. Prior to joining NPR, Khandekar worked for The Associated Press in New Delhi and Mumbai. His reporting has taken him to various parts of India as well as other countries in Asia.

Biography:  https://www.npr.org/people/1215829406/omkar-khandekar

84%

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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:

  • In the article about the stampede at a Hindu religious gathering, Omkar Khandekar reports on two versions of events that emerged and mentions Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condolences for the victims. However, there is no clear indication of which version of events is considered more accurate or any attempt to verify the claims made in either version.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in any of the articles provided.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In the article about the stampede at a Hindu religious gathering, it is mentioned that the cause of the stampede is still under investigation. Two versions of events have emerged: one stating that the stampede started after a group of devotees were stopped by organizers from coming close to the religious preacher, and another stating that it happened towards the end of the event when people were trying to escape the heat and humidity inside the makeshift tent.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • In the article about the stampede at a Hindu religious gathering, Omkar Khandekar reports that at least 116 people died in a stampede at a congregation of a Hindu religious preacher. This statement could be seen as deceptive as it does not mention any potential causes of the stampede or provide context for why the event turned tragic.

Recent Articles

100 People Killed in Deadly Stampede at Hindu Gathering in India, Cause Under Investigation

100 People Killed in Deadly Stampede at Hindu Gathering in India, Cause Under Investigation

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 At least 100 people, mostly women and children, were tragically killed in a stampede during a Hindu prayer meeting led by Bhole Baba in India's Hathras district on July 2, 2024. The exact cause of the disaster is under investigation but may involve perceived danger or overcrowding. This devastating incident marks one of the deadliest stampede accidents in Indian history and follows similar tragedies in 2013, 2016, and 2018. The Indian government has announced compensation for families of the deceased while opposition leaders call for accountability and improved safety measures.