Digital media and publishing report
AI visibility and ranking report
- Industry
- Media & entertainment
- Sub-industry
- Digital media and publishing
- Country
- India
- Published
- Q3-CY26
- Categories
- 5
- Questions
- 25
- Citations
- 375
- Domains
- 204
Disclaimer: This is original research data created using AI simulations, so treat it as an opinion piece rather than a statement of fact. AI models can make mistakes, and the figures here reflect what engines returned on the run date. Do your own research before you make any decision based on it.
Executive summary
AI answer engines now help Indian readers pick a news app, a newspaper subscription, an ebook service and a fact checker. We ran 25 reader questions across five categories with live web search. The run produced 375 citations from 204 unique domains.
No brand dominates. Hindustan Times leads on 21.6 percent, named on 6 of 25 questions and first on 4. The Hindu and WhatsApp follow on 11.2 percent each, then the information ministry and Times of India on 9.6 percent.
The sharper finding sits in the sources. At least 40 citations are spam pages planted on unrelated websites, and Apple's app store is the most cited domain. The big newspapers that lead the rankings are almost never cited through their own websites.
Top 10 brands by AI visibility score
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Hindustan Times | Newspaper | 21.6% | |
| 2 | The Hindu | Newspaper | 11.2% | |
| 3 | Messaging app | 11.2% | ||
| 4 | MIB | Ministry | 9.6% | |
| 5 | Times of India | Newspaper | 9.6% | |
| 6 | Indian Express | Newspaper | 8.0% | |
| 7 | Dainik Jagran | Newspaper | 7.2% | |
| 8 | PIB | Govt media agency | 7.2% | |
| 9 | Goodreads | Reading community | 6.4% | |
| 10 | The Quint | News publisher | 6.4% |
Visibility score method: each question ranks five entities. Rank one earns 1.00 point, rank two 0.80, down to 0.20 for rank five. Scores are totaled across 25 questions and divided by 25. Every entity named is ranked, whatever its type.
Type shows what kind of organization each entity is. AI engines name ministries, fact checkers, app data firms, messaging apps, law firms and self publishing firms alongside newspapers and news apps. All of them are ranked here, because all of them take up space in the answer.
Top 25 cited domains
These 25 domains are the most cited across all 25 questions. The full run produced 375 citations from 204 unique domains, and the top 25 carry 41 percent of them. App store listings lead, and a US bias rating site comes second.
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | apps.apple.com | 26 | 6.9% | |
| 2 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | 13 | 3.5% | |
| 3 | exchange4media.com | 12 | 3.2% | |
| 4 | zoutons.com | 9 | 2.4% | |
| 5 | deccanherald.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 6 | thequint.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 7 | blog.ipleaders.in | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 8 | newslaundry.com | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 9 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 10 | subger.com | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 11 | digit.in | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 12 | goodreads.com | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 13 | medianama.com | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 14 | apkmirror.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 15 | apps.microsoft.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 16 | gizbot.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 17 | mumble.maidsafe.net | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 18 | newsonair.gov.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 19 | afaqs.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 20 | alternativeto.net | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 21 | beebom.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 22 | boomlive.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 23 | businesstoday.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 24 | chrome.google.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 25 | consumercomplaints.in | 3 | 0.8% |
Categories and why we chose them
We chose five categories that cover what a reader goes through, from picking a news app to paying for a subscription, reading books, telling real news from fake, and knowing the rules for sharing and publishing. Each one forces the engines to name brands.
| # | Category name | Reason for selection |
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| 1 | News sites and apps | Choosing where to get news is the first decision every reader makes, often daily. Questions about the best news app, the best English website, Hindi apps, unbiased news and short summaries show which publishers and apps the engines put first. |
| 2 | Subscriptions and e-papers | Publishers now depend on readers paying. Questions about subscription prices, the best subscription, free newspapers, magazine apps and cancelling show whether the engines send readers to publishers or to coupon sites, app stores and free copies. |
| 3 | Ebooks and audiobooks | Reading has moved to phones in English and Indian languages. Questions about ebook apps, Kindle Unlimited, free books, audiobooks and Hindi stories show which reading platforms, libraries and retailers the engines recommend to a reader. |
| 4 | Fake news and trust | Fake news spreads fastest in India through messaging apps. Questions about checking stories, fact checking sites, reporting fake news, trusted sources and WhatsApp forwards show whether the engines send readers to fact checkers, government or the platforms. |
| 5 | Rules, rights and publishing | Rules decide what readers and new publishers can do. Questions about the IT Rules, complaints against a news site, sharing PDFs, self publishing and registering a news site test whether the engines cite rule makers and say which rules bind. |
Category 1 of 5
News sites and apps
Five questions about finding news: the best news app in India, the best English news website, the best free Hindi news app, which website gives unbiased news, and the best app for short news summaries.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Hindustan Times | Newspaper | 40.0% | |
| 2 | 42matters | App data firm | 20.0% | |
| 3 | NDTV | News channel | 20.0% | |
| 4 | Media Bias Fact Check | Bias rating site | 20.0% | |
| 5 | Inshorts | News app | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | apps.apple.com | 11 | 14.7% | |
| 2 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | 10 | 13.3% | |
| 3 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | 6 | 8.0% | |
| 4 | exchange4media.com | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 5 | mumble.maidsafe.net | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 6 | 42matters.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | apkmirror.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | node2.medicloud.intersales.de | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | zabbix.monitoring.qredits.adwise.nl | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | api.prism.fm | 1 | 1.3% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 1.1 | Which is the best news app in India? |
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| 1.2 | Which is the best English news website in India? |
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| 1.3 | Which is the best free news app in Hindi? |
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| 1.4 | Which news website gives unbiased news in India? |
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| 1.5 | Which is the best app for short news summaries in India? |
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Question 1.1
Which is the best news app in India?
Hindustan Times ranks first through its app listing. 42matters, Sensor Tower and Similarweb, which count downloads and traffic rather than judge quality, take three of the five slots. Seven of the fifteen citations are spam pages on hijacked subdomains.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Hindustan Times
- Rank 242matters
- Rank 3Sensor Tower
- Rank 4India Today
- Rank 5Similarweb
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | https://partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com/blog/top-news-apps-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | npm.vehikl.com | https://npm.vehikl.com/blog/top-news-apps-in-india-stay-informed-easily-1764805767 | Click here |
| 3 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | https://partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com/blog/best-news-apps-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | zabbix.monitoring.qredits.adwise.nl | https://zabbix.monitoring.qredits.adwise.nl/news/top-news-apps-in-india | Click here |
| 5 | lb1a-production.nyc2.digitalocean.georiot.com | https://lb1a-production.nyc2.digitalocean.georiot.com/blog/top-news-apps-in-india-stay-informed-easily-1764805767 | Click here |
| 6 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | https://partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com/blog/top-news-app-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | similarweb.com | https://www.similarweb.com/app/apple/1000991178 | Click here |
| 8 | widgets.42matters.com | https://widgets.42matters.com/most-popular-news-apps-india | Click here |
| 9 | mumble.maidsafe.net | https://mumble.maidsafe.net/blog/top-news-apps-in-india-downloaded-most-1764805994 | Click here |
| 10 | data.42matters.com | https://data.42matters.com/most-popular-news-apps-india | Click here |
| 11 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1000991178 | Click here |
| 12 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hindustan-times-latest-news/id1000991178 | Click here |
| 13 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/india-today-group-digital-top-source-for-general-news-consumption-comscore-105289.html | Click here |
| 14 | sensortower.com | https://sensortower.com/blog/top-news-apps-worldwide-december-2019 | Click here |
| 15 | unstar.app | https://unstar.app/ar/best-apps/news/in/india | Click here |
Question 1.2
Which is the best English news website in India?
NDTV ranks first through trade press reports that ndtv.com is the most visited English news site. Times of India, Indian Express, Reuters Institute and BBC follow. Seven of the fifteen citations are spam pages on unrelated websites.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1NDTV
- Rank 2Times of India
- Rank 3Indian Express
- Rank 4Reuters Institute
- Rank 5BBC
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/ndtvcom-remains-most-visited-english-news-site-in-india-153186.html | Click here |
| 2 | sysmail2.onlinenic.com | https://sysmail2.onlinenic.com/blog/top-english-newspapers-in-india-a-guide-1764802808 | Click here |
| 3 | magazin.perspective.co | https://magazin.perspective.co/world-register/indias-top-english-newspaper-the-times-of-india-1764802176 | Click here |
| 4 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-initiative-news/toi-is-indias-most-trusted-english-news-brand-127438.html | Click here |
| 5 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/indianexpress.com-emerges-third-largest-general-english-news-website-in-india-60098.html | Click here |
| 6 | mumble.maidsafe.net | https://mumble.maidsafe.net/blog/top-english-newspapers-in-india-1764807258 | Click here |
| 7 | lumenna-app-production.doinfra.audent.io | https://lumenna-app-production.doinfra.audent.io/blog/best-english-newspapers-in-india-1764801094 | Click here |
| 8 | clcloud.codelathe.com | https://clcloud.codelathe.com/blog/top-english-newspapers-in-india-your-ultimate-guide-1764798079 | Click here |
| 9 | campaignindia.in | https://campaignindia.in/article/timesofindia-com-leads-in-global-page-views-comscore/410425 | Click here |
| 10 | upgrapetraining.it | https://upgrapetraining.it/?p=7747 | Click here |
| 11 | mumble.maidsafe.net | https://mumble.maidsafe.net/blog/top-english-newspapers-in-india-ultimate-guide-1764798760 | Click here |
| 12 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/media-print-news/aaj-takndtvsun-tvdainik-jagran-score-high-on-indians-trust-indexpoll-20930.html | Click here |
| 13 | newslaundry.com | https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/06/24/trust-deficit-online-shift-newslaundry-discusses-reuters-institutes-digital-news-report-2021 | Click here |
| 14 | mediainfoline.com | https://www.mediainfoline.com/brand/bbc-com-named-indias-top-international-news-website | Click here |
| 15 | pressgazette.co.uk | https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/most-popular-websites-news-world-monthly/ | Click here |
Question 1.3
Which is the best free news app in Hindi?
Hindustan Times ranks first, ahead of Dainik Bhaskar, Aaj Tak, TV9 and 42matters. App store listings and seven spam pages make up most of the answer. No Hindi publisher's own website is cited for its own app.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Hindustan Times
- Rank 2Dainik Bhaskar
- Rank 3Aaj Tak
- Rank 4TV9
- Rank 542matters
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | https://partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com/blog/best-news-apps-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | https://partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com/blog/top-hindi-news-apps-for | Click here |
| 3 | online-english.britishcouncil.org | https://online-english.britishcouncil.org/direct-buzz/top-hindi-news-apps-for-android-stay-informed-1767646603 | Click here |
| 4 | node2.medicloud.intersales.de | https://node2.medicloud.intersales.de/news/watch-hindi-news-live-free | Click here |
| 5 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1036718012 | Click here |
| 6 | node2.medicloud.intersales.de | https://node2.medicloud.intersales.de/news/top-hindi-news-apps-in | Click here |
| 7 | 42matters.com | https://42matters.com:443/most-popular-news-apps-india | Click here |
| 8 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hindustan-times-latest-news/id1000991178 | Click here |
| 9 | apps.microsoft.com | https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NBLGGH0JL78?hl=en-US | Click here |
| 10 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dainik-bhaskar-hindi-news/id1511435985 | Click here |
| 11 | mumble.maidsafe.net | https://mumble.maidsafe.net/blog/top-hindi-news-apps-stay-updated-anywhere-1764806503 | Click here |
| 12 | zabbix.monitoring.qredits.adwise.nl | https://zabbix.monitoring.qredits.adwise.nl/news/watch-hindi-news-live-your | Click here |
| 13 | apkmirror.com | https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tv-today-network-limited/aaj-tak-live-hindi-news-app | Click here |
| 14 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id1671484759 | Click here |
| 15 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gnn | Click here |
Question 1.4
Which news website gives unbiased news in India?
Media Bias Fact Check, a US rating site run by one person, supplies ten of the fifteen citations and ranks first. WION, PTI, News 24 and India Today follow from its ratings. The engines borrow their idea of balance from a site Poynter called unscientific.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Media Bias Fact Check
- Rank 2WION
- Rank 3PTI
- Rank 4News 24 India
- Rank 5India Today
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/scroll-in/ | Click here |
| 2 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/2020/05/02/daily-source-bias-check-wion-world-is-one-news/ | Click here |
| 3 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/news-24-india-bias-and-credibility/ | Click here |
| 4 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/press-trust-of-india-pti-bias-and-credibility/ | Click here |
| 5 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/india-today/ | Click here |
| 6 | mojo.iimu.ac.in | https://mojo.iimu.ac.in/2026/unbiased-news-app-india-best-choices-for-ios-and-android.html | Click here |
| 7 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/newsclick-bias-and-credibility/ | Click here |
| 8 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/asian-news-international-ani/ | Click here |
| 9 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/india-com/ | Click here |
| 10 | theweek.in | https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2022/08/30/dcm33-bestmediainfo.html | Click here |
| 11 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/newslaundry-bias-and-credibility/ | Click here |
| 12 | mediabuddhi.substack.com | https://mediabuddhi.substack.com/p/what-about-scroll-the-quint-the-wire | Click here |
| 13 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/hindustan-times/ | Click here |
| 14 | api.prism.fm | https://api.prism.fm/api/unbiased-news-app-india-best-choices-for-ios-and-android | Click here |
| 15 | new.kiwiirc.com | https://new.kiwiirc.com/?p=64129 | Click here |
Question 1.5
Which is the best app for short news summaries in India?
Inshorts ranks first, ahead of Shortpedia, Awesummly, Dailyhunt and Way2News. Five of the fifteen citations are app store listings, and much of the rest is spam pages, startup databases and old launch stories rather than reviews.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Inshorts
- Rank 2Shortpedia
- Rank 3Awesummly
- Rank 4Dailyhunt
- Rank 5Way2News
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | erp.blackboxoperations.com | https://erp.blackboxoperations.com/blog/top-short-news-apps-in | Click here |
| 2 | apple.co | https://apple.co/2Zuoas1 | Click here |
| 3 | link.axios.com | https://link.axios.com/click/17697246.56739/aHR0cHM6Ly9wbGF5Lmdvb2dsZS5jb20vc3RvcmUvYXBwcy9kZXRhaWxzP2lkPWNvbS5uaXMuYXBwJmhsPWVuX1VTJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1uZXdzbGV0dGVyX2F4aW9zbWVkaWF0cmVuZHMmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/5c90f2c505e94e65b176e000D59e8e235 | Click here |
| 4 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id1321995670 | Click here |
| 5 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/om/app/inshorts/id892146527 | Click here |
| 6 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id892146527 | Click here |
| 7 | partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com | https://partnerwithscphealth-jitsi.bluetext.com/blog/top-news-apps-in-india | Click here |
| 8 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id892146527 | Click here |
| 9 | apkmirror.com | https://apkmirror.com/apk/inshorts-formerly-news-in-shorts/inshorts-news-in-60-words-2 | Click here |
| 10 | bwdisrupt.com | https://bwdisrupt.com/article/awesummly-short-news-app-which-provides-you-latest-news-summary-in-around-60-words-in-english-and-hindi-110034 | Click here |
| 11 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1021537384 | Click here |
| 12 | cwv.yourstory.com | https://cwv.yourstory.com/2018/02/app-friday-meet-newzly-simple-minimalistic-news-brief-app-dailyhunt | Click here |
| 13 | cafebazaar.ir | https://cafebazaar.ir/app/com.nis.app?l=en | Click here |
| 14 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/company/awesummly | Click here |
| 15 | 42matters.com | https://42matters.com/most-popular-news-apps-india | Click here |
Category 2 of 5
Subscriptions and e-papers
Five questions about paying for news: what a digital newspaper subscription costs, the best digital subscription, how to read newspapers free online, the best magazine app, and how to cancel a digital news subscription.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Hindustan Times | Newspaper | 68.0% | |
| 2 | The Hindu | Newspaper | 56.0% | |
| 3 | Indian Express | Newspaper | 28.0% | |
| 4 | Times of India | Newspaper | 24.0% | |
| 5 | Magzter | Magazine app | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | zoutons.com | 9 | 12.0% | |
| 2 | apps.apple.com | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 3 | subger.com | 6 | 8.0% | |
| 4 | apps.microsoft.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | chrome.google.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | consumercomplaints.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 7 | apkmirror.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | appshunter.io | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | digit.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | discourse.weareopen.coop | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 2.1 | How much does a digital newspaper subscription cost in India? |
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| 2.2 | Which is the best digital newspaper subscription in India? |
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| 2.3 | How can I read newspapers online for free in India? |
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| 2.4 | Which is the best app to read magazines in India? |
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| 2.5 | How do I cancel a digital news subscription in India? |
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Question 2.1
How much does a digital newspaper subscription cost in India?
Hindustan Times ranks first, ahead of The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India and New York Times. Seven citations are spam pages, five come from a coupon site and three from a subscription directory with affiliate links. No publisher's own price page is cited.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Hindustan Times
- Rank 2The Hindu
- Rank 3Indian Express
- Rank 4Times of India
- Rank 5New York Times
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | educagame.sebraemg.com.br | https://educagame.sebraemg.com.br/blog/times-of-india-monthly-newspaper-cost-breakdown-1764797358 | Click here |
| 2 | billing.maremagnum.com | https://billing.maremagnum.com/blog/the-hindu-newspaper-price-in-delhi-a-full-guide-1764805693 | Click here |
| 3 | schema.escolavideira.com.br | https://schema.escolavideira.com.br/the-new-york-times-in-india-unpacking-the-cost-and-how-to-get-your-copy | Click here |
| 4 | subger.com | https://subger.com/en/gb/service/hindustan-times | Click here |
| 5 | zoutons.com | https://www.zoutons.com/news/the-hindu-vs-indian-express-best-digital-subscription-india-2026 | Click here |
| 6 | web.grandcare.com | https://web.grandcare.com/the-new-york-times-in-india-unpacking-the-cost-and-how-to-get-your-copy | Click here |
| 7 | sysmail2.onlinenic.com | https://sysmail2.onlinenic.com/blog/indian-express-newspaper-price-guide-1764799858 | Click here |
| 8 | subger.com | https://subger.com/en/au/service/hindustan-times | Click here |
| 9 | subger.com | https://subger.com/es/ke/service/hindustan-times | Click here |
| 10 | zoutons.com | https://www.zoutons.com/news/the-hindu-all-access-vs-epaper-vs-print-which-to-buy | Click here |
| 11 | discourse.weareopen.coop | https://discourse.weareopen.coop/news/nyt-in-india-cost-and | Click here |
| 12 | vibbra.station.orbital.company | https://vibbra.station.orbital.company/blog/indian-express-hyderabad-price-latest-rates-1764803916 | Click here |
| 13 | zoutons.com | https://www.zoutons.com/news/the-hindu-digital-vs-print-2026 | Click here |
| 14 | zoutons.com | https://www.zoutons.com/news/the-hindu-vs-indian-express-subscription-comparison | Click here |
| 15 | zoutons.com | https://zoutons.com/the-hindu-coupons/news | Click here |
Question 2.2
Which is the best digital newspaper subscription in India?
The Hindu ranks first, and a coupon site supplies the top four citations. Indian Express, Hindustan Times, New York Times and Dainik Jagran follow. Exam coaching sites recommend papers for civil service aspirants, which shapes the answer.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1The Hindu
- Rank 2Indian Express
- Rank 3Hindustan Times
- Rank 4New York Times
- Rank 5Dainik Jagran
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | zoutons.com | https://zoutons.com/news/the-hindu-all-access-vs-epaper-vs-print-which-to-buy | Click here |
| 2 | zoutons.com | https://www.zoutons.com/news/the-hindu-vs-indian-express-subscription-comparison | Click here |
| 3 | zoutons.com | https://www.zoutons.com/news/the-hindu-vs-indian-express-best-digital-subscription-india-2026 | Click here |
| 4 | zoutons.com | https://zoutons.com/news/best-newspaper-upsc-bank-exams-2026 | Click here |
| 5 | statista.com | https://www.statista.com/statistics/1330463/india-digital-subscription-value-by-select-newspaper | Click here |
| 6 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id771672321 | Click here |
| 7 | sbrc2017.ufpa.br | https://sbrc2017.ufpa.br/trip/epaper-dainik-jagran | Click here |
| 8 | sysmail2.onlinenic.com | https://sysmail2.onlinenic.com/blog/indian-express-newspaper-price-guide-1764799858 | Click here |
| 9 | clearias.com | https://www.clearias.com/?p=30927 | Click here |
| 10 | web.grandcare.com | https://web.grandcare.com/the-new-york-times-in-india-unpacking-the-cost-and-how-to-get-your-copy | Click here |
| 11 | unacademy.com | https://unacademy.com/content/the-hindu-epaper/ | Click here |
| 12 | postecards.poste.it | https://postecards.poste.it/bold-stats/indian-express-newspaper-price-and-value-1767648539 | Click here |
| 13 | discourse.weareopen.coop | https://discourse.weareopen.coop/news/apple-news-in-india-is | Click here |
| 14 | subger.com | https://subger.com/en/in/service/hindustan-times-premium | Click here |
| 15 | pw.live | https://www.pw.live/exams/upsc/best-newspaper-for-upsc-exam/ | Click here |
Question 2.3
How can I read newspapers online for free in India?
The Hindu ranks first, ahead of Hindustan Times, Dainik Jagran, Paperboy and Maharashtra Times. App store listings, browser extensions and spam pages offering free PDF copies dominate. Sharing those copies without permission breaches copyright law.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1The Hindu
- Rank 2Hindustan Times
- Rank 3Dainik Jagran
- Rank 4Paperboy
- Rank 5Maharashtra Times
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | apps.microsoft.com | https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh5j2f6 | Click here |
| 2 | v3test.scratcher.io | https://v3test.scratcher.io/post/hindustan-news-paper-today-pdf | Click here |
| 3 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1562874663 | Click here |
| 4 | chrome.google.com | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/indian-newspapers/flcoccfffnbigbpnpiahagoobiahgdlh?hl=en | Click here |
| 5 | apps.microsoft.com | https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh1jvl7?hl=en-US | Click here |
| 6 | archive.trisomy.org | https://archive.trisomy.org/blog/maharashtra-times-epaper-pdf-free-download-guide-1764798937 | Click here |
| 7 | apps.microsoft.com | https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9mtnscpdrbd8?hl=en-US | Click here |
| 8 | chrome.google.com | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jagran-epaper-full-access/bogmffpceiojdaaafmpkfolfoodbepil/support | Click here |
| 9 | library.jgu.edu.in | https://library.jgu.edu.in/content/indiapress/ | Click here |
| 10 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-hindu-epaper/id1562874663 | Click here |
| 11 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/indian-express-turns-to-e-paperhindustan-times-makes-it-free-18685.html | Click here |
| 12 | newslaundry.com | https://www.newslaundry.com/amp/story/2020%2F05%2F04%2Fnewspapers-want-to-stop-free-circulation-of-epapers-is-it-a-good-idea-in-a-pandemic | Click here |
| 13 | chrome.google.com | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/indian-newspapers/flcoccfffnbigbpnpiahagoobiahgdlh/reviews | Click here |
| 14 | apkmirror.com | https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/paperboy-com/paperboy-newspapers-magazines-app-epapers | Click here |
| 15 | doc.deif.com | https://doc.deif.com/blog/free-hindu-newspaper-delivery-your-guide-1764804070 | Click here |
Question 2.4
Which is the best app to read magazines in India?
Magzter ranks first, ahead of JioMags, Readwhere, Vodafone Idea and Outlook. Many sources date from 2014 and 2015. JioMags was folded into JioNews in 2019, so the second ranked answer points to an app that no longer exists on its own.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Magzter
- Rank 2JioMags
- Rank 3Readwhere
- Rank 4Vodafone Idea
- Rank 5Outlook
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | apkmirror.com | https://apkmirror.com/apk/reliance-jio-digital-services-pvt-ltd/jiomags-premium-magazines | Click here |
| 2 | india.googleblog.com | https://india.googleblog.com/2014/09/read-all-about-it-magazines-and.html | Click here |
| 3 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/IN/app/id412163953 | Click here |
| 4 | medianama.com | https://www.medianama.com/2015/01/223-magzter-launches-new-subscription-model-with-unlimited-access-feature/ | Click here |
| 5 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id6742528918 | Click here |
| 6 | library.jgu.edu.in | https://library.jgu.edu.in/content/readwhere | Click here |
| 7 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id412163953 | Click here |
| 8 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/press-release/apps/vodafone-partners-with-magzter-to-offer-digital-magazines-to-subscribers-36236.html/amp/ | Click here |
| 9 | apkcombo.com | https://apkcombo.com/jiomags/com.jio.media.jiomags/ | Click here |
| 10 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/industry-briefing-news/idea-partners-magzter-to-offer-digital-news-magazines-87447.html | Click here |
| 11 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id544688485 | Click here |
| 12 | inventiva.co.in | https://www.inventiva.co.in/?p=247176 | Click here |
| 13 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/press-release/telecom/idea-cellular-partners-with-magzter-to-offer-magazines-and-news-in-myidea-app-38440.html | Click here |
| 14 | appgoblin.info | https://appgoblin.info/apps/544688485 | Click here |
| 15 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id486362804 | Click here |
Question 2.5
How do I cancel a digital news subscription in India?
Hindustan Times ranks first, ahead of Times of India, Bajaj Finserv, Google and RevenueCat. A lender's own cancellation guide is the top citation, and complaint sites supply three more. RBI rules require a debit alert 24 hours ahead and a way to cancel.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Hindustan Times
- Rank 2Times of India
- Rank 3Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 4Google
- Rank 5RevenueCat
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/how-to-cancel-hindustan-times-subscription | Click here |
| 2 | subger.com | https://subger.com/en/ca/cancel/times-of-india | Click here |
| 3 | subger.com | https://subger.com/en/ie/cancel/times-of-india | Click here |
| 4 | cashkaro.com | https://cashkaro.com/stores/live-hindustan-subscription-offers | Click here |
| 5 | money9.com | https://www.money9.com/news/banking/rbi-auto-debit-fiat-google-stops-free-trials-auto-renewal-of-apps-33021.html/amp | Click here |
| 6 | appshunter.io | https://appshunter.io/ios/app/india-press/id963085058/how-to-cancel-subscription | Click here |
| 7 | consumercomplaints.in | https://www.consumercomplaints.in/the-new-indian-express-pathetic-customer-service-illegal-denial-of-subscription-refund-c3532300 | Click here |
| 8 | mysterytribune.com | https://mysterytribune.com/ht-faq/new-faq-question-10/ | Click here |
| 9 | consumercomplaints.in | https://www.consumercomplaints.in/times-of-india-cancellation-of-subscription-and-refund-ts3002948a-c3494383 | Click here |
| 10 | revenuecat.com | https://www.revenuecat.com/blog/indias-new-subscription-rules | Click here |
| 11 | appshunter.io | https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-week-magazine-india/id1129754082/how-to-cancel-subscription | Click here |
| 12 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/cancellation-refunds-policy | Click here |
| 13 | revenuecat.com | https://www.revenuecat.com/blog/engineering/indias-new-subscription-rules | Click here |
| 14 | 19pine.ai | https://www.19pine.ai/zh-hans/blog/cancel-newspaper-magazine-subscriptions | Click here |
| 15 | consumercomplaints.in | https://www.consumercomplaints.in/the-new-indian-express-b113799 | Click here |
Category 3 of 5
Ebooks and audiobooks
Five questions about reading books on a screen: the best ebook reading app, whether Kindle Unlimited is worth it, where to read books free online, the best audiobook app, and the best app for Hindi books and stories.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goodreads | Reading community | 32.0% | |
| 2 | Amazon | Ecommerce firm | 28.0% | |
| 3 | Pocket FM | Audio series app | 28.0% | |
| 4 | Amazon Kindle | Ebook app | 20.0% | |
| 5 | National Digital Library | Digital library | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | apps.apple.com | 7 | 9.3% | |
| 2 | gizbot.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | goodreads.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | alternativeto.net | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | deccanherald.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | allaboutbookpublishing.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | beebom.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | justpublishingadvice.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | techcrunch.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | techradar.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 3.1 | Which is the best ebook reading app in India? |
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| 3.2 | Is Kindle Unlimited worth it in India? |
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| 3.3 | Where can I read books online for free in India? |
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| 3.4 | Which is the best audiobook app in India? |
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| 3.5 | Which is the best app to read Hindi books and stories? |
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Question 3.1
Which is the best ebook reading app in India?
Amazon Kindle ranks first and Goodreads, which Amazon also owns, second. Fliif Reader, Apptunix, an app developer, and Rockstand follow. Gadget sites and app ranking pages write most of the answer, and the reading apps' own pages are barely cited.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Amazon Kindle
- Rank 2Goodreads
- Rank 3Fliif Reader
- Rank 4Apptunix
- Rank 5Rockstand
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91mobiles.com | https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/?p=429138 | Click here |
| 2 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/apps/features/15-best-e-book-reader-apps-their-unique-features-043003.html | Click here |
| 3 | unstar.app | https://unstar.app/best-apps/books/in/india | Click here |
| 4 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/apps/features/15-best-e-book-reader-apps-their-unique-features-043003.html | Click here |
| 5 | unstar.app | https://unstar.app/th/best-apps/books/in/india | Click here |
| 6 | thedailystar.net | https://www.thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/wanna-read-bangla-ebooks-online-check-out-these-ebook-reader-apps-2964726 | Click here |
| 7 | wmtips.com | https://www.wmtips.com/technologies/ebooks/country/in/ | Click here |
| 8 | geeksforgeeks.org | https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/?p=1206331 | Click here |
| 9 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/apps/features/10-best-apps-that-book-lovers-should-know-055475.html | Click here |
| 10 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/news/apps/amazon-kindle-cloud-reader-service-launched-in-india-20960.html | Click here |
| 11 | goodreads.com | https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/15721231-4-free-apps-to-read-ebooks-from-your-phone | Click here |
| 12 | apptunix.com | https://www.apptunix.com/blog/book-apps-for-book-lovers/ | Click here |
| 13 | producthunt.com | https://www.producthunt.com/products/ebook-app/launches/fliif-reader-ebook-app | Click here |
| 14 | reviehub.in | https://reviehub.in/?p=6778 | Click here |
| 15 | androidauthority.com | https://www.androidauthority.com/best-ebook-ereader-apps-for-android-170696/ | Click here |
Question 3.2
Is Kindle Unlimited worth it in India?
Amazon ranks first, but much of the coverage is launch news from 2015, when Kindle Unlimited cost Rs 199 a month. Goodreads follows, and the last three slots go to firms cited through unrelated pages, including Siemens.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Amazon
- Rank 2Goodreads
- Rank 3Bison Infosolutions
- Rank 4Webcertain
- Rank 5Siemens
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | justpublishingadvice.com | https://justpublishingadvice.com/?p=47474 | Click here |
| 2 | goodreads.com | https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/15465818-why-should-you-subscribe-to-kindle-unlimited?tab=book | Click here |
| 3 | m.gsmarena.com | https://m.gsmarena.com/amazon_launches_kindle_unlimited_in_india_for_15_per_month-blog-13800.php | Click here |
| 4 | techenclave.com | https://techenclave.com/threads/amazon-kindle-unlimited-launched-in-india-for-rs-199-a-month.176007/ | Click here |
| 5 | knowledgebase.bison.co.in | https://knowledgebase.bison.co.in/view_article.php?id=1659 | Click here |
| 6 | justpublishingadvice.com | https://justpublishingadvice.com/will-amazon-kindle-unlimited-royalties-reduce-to-near-nothing/ | Click here |
| 7 | thebookseller.com | https://www.thebookseller.com/news/amazon-introduces-kindle-unlimited-india-311414 | Click here |
| 8 | inc42.com | https://inc42.com/flash-feed/amazon-launches-kindle-unlimited-in-india | Click here |
| 9 | techpp.com | https://techpp.com/?p=210365 | Click here |
| 10 | businesstoday.in | https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/launch/story/amazon-launches-kindle-unlimited-service-in-india-for-rs-199-52195-2015-09-02 | Click here |
| 11 | nsfordwriter.com | https://nsfordwriter.com/is-kindle-unlimited-worth-it/ | Click here |
| 12 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2015/09/01/kindle-unlimited-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | goodreads.com | https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/17922029-alternatives-to-kindle-unlimited?tab=book | Click here |
| 14 | bookspoetryandmore.com | https://bookspoetryandmore.com/kindle-unlimited-a-tresure-trove-of-hindi-books | Click here |
| 15 | techradar.com | https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ereaders/what-is-kindle-unlimited | Click here |
Question 3.3
Where can I read books online for free in India?
The National Digital Library of India ranks first, ahead of Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, a free library for children and teens, the education ministry, IIT Kharagpur and IndiaBookStore. Public libraries own this answer, a rare case in this report.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1National Digital Library
- Rank 2Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya
- Rank 3Ministry of Education
- Rank 4IIT Kharagpur
- Rank 5IndiaBookStore
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | manage.thediplomat.com | https://manage.thediplomat.com/2020/04/india-e-ditions-where-can-you-read-books-on-india-online-for-free | Click here |
| 2 | hcililongwe.gov.in | https://www.hcililongwe.gov.in/section/news/ministry-of-hrd-govt-of-india-giving-free-access-to-over-3-82-00-000-books-and-periodicals-for-reading/ | Click here |
| 3 | organiser.org | https://organiser.org/2025/02/13/277809/bharat/rashtriya-e-pustakalaya-indias-first-digital-library-transforming-education/amp/ | Click here |
| 4 | kgpchronicle.iitkgp.ac.in | https://kgpchronicle.iitkgp.ac.in/tag/online-books | Click here |
| 5 | alternativeto.net | https://alternativeto.net/software/indiabookstore | Click here |
| 6 | pressreader.com | https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-jalandhar/20200404/281917365188290 | Click here |
| 7 | goodreads.com | https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1547575-where-do-you-buy-download-books-ebooks-from?tab=author | Click here |
| 8 | elinepa.org | https://elinepa.org/national-digital-library-of-india | Click here |
| 9 | thebetterindia.com | https://thebetterindia.com/94360/iit-kharagpur-national-digital-library | Click here |
| 10 | library.rku.ac.in | https://library.rku.ac.in/digital-library.php | Click here |
| 11 | leverageedu.com | https://leverageedu.com/blog/free-online-libraries/ | Click here |
| 12 | highcourtchd.gov.in | https://www.highcourtchd.gov.in/library/free e books.pdf | Click here |
| 13 | knu.ac.in | https://knu.ac.in/get-page-details-sub-category-item/library/e-books/124 | Click here |
| 14 | sanskritebooks.org | https://sanskritebooks.org/tag/scanned-books | Click here |
| 15 | sunbeamschools.com | https://www.sunbeamschools.com/school/sarnath/digital-library | Click here |
Question 3.4
Which is the best audiobook app in India?
Audible ranks first, ahead of Storytel, Pocket FM, Amazon and Flipkart. Pocket FM's main product is audio series rather than audiobooks. Most citations are news and reviews from 2018 and 2019, not current comparisons.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Audible
- Rank 2Storytel
- Rank 3Pocket FM
- Rank 4Amazon
- Rank 5Flipkart
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | alternativeto.net | https://alternativeto.net/software/free-hindi-audio-books-and-hindi-podcast--pocket-fm/about | Click here |
| 2 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/india%2Fkarnataka%2Fbengaluru%2Flisten-to-your-favourite-books-991202.html | Click here |
| 3 | deccanherald.com | https://deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/5-apps-for-audiobooks-in-indian-languages-1126206.html | Click here |
| 4 | beebom.com | https://beebom.com/storytel-review/amp/ | Click here |
| 5 | deccanherald.com | https://deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/listen-to-your-favourite-books-991202.html | Click here |
| 6 | allaboutbookpublishing.com | https://allaboutbookpublishing.com/5531/if-you-dont-have-time-to-read-try-audiobooks/ | Click here |
| 7 | afaqs.com | https://www.afaqs.com/news/mktg/storytel-collaborates-with-flipkart-to-add-audio-books-to-its-platform | Click here |
| 8 | india.entrepreneur.com | https://india.entrepreneur.com/?p=41035 | Click here |
| 9 | beebom.com | https://beebom.com/audible-100-free-audiobooks-alexa-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | elle.in | https://elle.in/audiobooks-platforms-india | Click here |
| 11 | allaboutbookpublishing.com | https://allaboutbookpublishing.com/10808/the-market-for-audio-content-in-hindi-is-still-untapped-in-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/apps/news/amazon-audible-audiobooks-subscription-india-launch-price-055183.html | Click here |
| 13 | thenextweb.com | https://thenextweb.com/in/2018/11/14/audible-finally-brings-reasonably-priced-audiobooks-to-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/12/amazon-audible-suno-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | techradar.com | https://www.techradar.com/news/audible-suno-now-offers-free-stories-on-alexa-in-india | Click here |
Question 3.5
Which is the best app to read Hindi books and stories?
NovelBeat ranks first through its app listing, ahead of Pocket FM, Notion Press, Matrubharti and Readmio. Seven citations are app store listings. Readmio is a Czech app of read aloud stories for children, not a Hindi book app, and Pratilipi is not named.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1NovelBeat
- Rank 2Pocket FM
- Rank 3Notion Press
- Rank 4Matrubharti
- Rank 5Readmio
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/novelbeat/id6746536498 | Click here |
| 2 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1299420466 | Click here |
| 3 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1121973669 | Click here |
| 4 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1599924296 | Click here |
| 5 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id1206360841 | Click here |
| 6 | alternativeto.net | https://alternativeto.net/software/free-hindi-audio-books-and-hindi-podcast--pocket-fm/about | Click here |
| 7 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1294084744 | Click here |
| 8 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/app/id1458575435 | Click here |
| 9 | mbillionth.in | https://www.mbillionth.in/?p=14533 | Click here |
| 10 | mediainfoline.com | https://www.mediainfoline.com/techno/notion-press-launches-bynge-an-app-for-hindi-fiction-serials | Click here |
| 11 | gust.com | https://gust.com/companies/matrubharti | Click here |
| 12 | openthemagazine.com | https://openthemagazine.com/cover-stories/wealth-issue-2018/think-of-us-as-a-youtube-for-stories | Click here |
| 13 | ianslife.in | https://ianslife.in/culture/adapting-hindi-fiction-smartphone-savvy-readers | Click here |
| 14 | theweek.in | https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2025/10/07/dcm125-biz-readmio-india.html | Click here |
| 15 | apkcombo.com | https://apkcombo.com/fliif-reader/com.sachi.ebook_reader/ | Click here |
Category 4 of 5
Fake news and trust
Five questions about trust: how to check whether a news story is fake, the best fact checking websites in India, how to report fake news, which news sources are most trusted, and how to verify a WhatsApp forward.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Messaging app | 56.0% | ||
| 2 | PIB | Govt media agency | 36.0% | |
| 3 | The Quint | News publisher | 20.0% | |
| 4 | BOOM | Fact checker | 20.0% | |
| 5 | Doordarshan | Public broadcaster | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | thequint.com | 6 | 8.0% | |
| 2 | newsonair.gov.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | boomlive.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | deccanherald.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | newslaundry.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 7 | afaqs.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | altnews.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | blog.ipleaders.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | businessinsider.in | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 4.1 | How do I check if a news story is fake in India? |
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| 4.2 | Which are the best fact checking websites in India? |
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Question 4.1
How do I check if a news story is fake in India?
WhatsApp ranks first, ahead of PIB, The Logical Indian, The Quint and Vishvas News. News publishers' explainers and fact checkers' own guides supply the citations, along with WhatsApp's tips from the year of the 2018 lynchings.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1WhatsApp
- Rank 2PIB
- Rank 3The Logical Indian
- Rank 4The Quint
- Rank 5Vishvas News
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/swachh-digital-india-how-to-spot-fake-news | Click here |
| 2 | thebetterindia.com | https://thebetterindia.com/426745/how-to-spot-fake-news-during-india-pakistan-tensions | Click here |
| 3 | thelogicalindian.com | https://thelogicalindian.com/fact-check/spot-fake-news | Click here |
| 4 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/news/india/after-lynchings-in-india-whatsapp-offers-tips-to-spot-fake-news | Click here |
| 5 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/international-fact-checking-day-how-to-spot-fake-news-3473139 | Click here |
| 6 | pib.gov.in | https://pib.gov.in/aboutfactchecke.aspx | Click here |
| 7 | en.vikaspedia.in | https://en.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/e-governance/citizen-services/pib-fact-check?lgn=en | Click here |
| 8 | theprotector.in | https://www.theprotector.in/?p=5668 | Click here |
| 9 | aarambhindia.org | https://aarambhindia.org/10-commandments-for-dealing-with-fake-news-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/how-to/general/how-to-spot-fake-news-on-social-media.html/amp/ | Click here |
| 11 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/quick-guide-to-spotting-fake-news-2876984 | Click here |
| 12 | teaching.globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu | https://teaching.globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/node/747 | Click here |
| 13 | tribuneindia.com | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/arm-yourself-with-digital-tools-to-discern-fact-from-fiction | Click here |
| 14 | afaqs.com | https://www.afaqs.com/media-briefs/61501_wwwvishvasnews-appointed-as-the-fact-check-partner-by-facebook | Click here |
| 15 | gulfnews.com | https://gulfnews.com/amp/story/world%2Fasia%2Findia%2Fwhatsapp-offers-tips-to-spot-fake-news-after-india-murders-2-1.2249101 | Click here |
Question 4.2
Which are the best fact checking websites in India?
BOOM ranks first through its own methodology and about pages, ahead of Alt News, Fact Crescendo, IFCN and Meta. Fact checkers answer this question about themselves, and a US bias rating site supplies three of the citations.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1BOOM
- Rank 2Alt News
- Rank 3Fact Crescendo
- Rank 4IFCN
- Rank 5Meta
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | boomlive.in | https://www.boomlive.in/methodology | Click here |
| 2 | boomlive.in | https://www.boomlive.in/about-us | Click here |
| 3 | beebom.com | https://beebom.com/best-fact-checking-websites/amp/ | Click here |
| 4 | factcrescendo.com | https://www.factcrescendo.com/?p=814 | Click here |
| 5 | about.fb.com | https://about.fb.com/news/2022/07/expanding-our-third-party-fact-checking-program-in-india/amp/ | Click here |
| 6 | altnews.in | https://www.altnews.in/ | Click here |
| 7 | altnews.in | https://www.altnews.in/about/ | Click here |
| 8 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/newschecker-bias-and-credibility/ | Click here |
| 9 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/factchecker-in-bias/ | Click here |
| 10 | mail.ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org | https://mail.ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/application/public/the-logical-indian/D9555EF6-17B4-D189-0B5E-7173E438B72B | Click here |
| 11 | afaqs.com | https://www.afaqs.com/media-briefs/61501_wwwvishvasnews-appointed-as-the-fact-check-partner-by-facebook | Click here |
| 12 | credibilitycoalition.org | https://credibilitycoalition.org/credcatalog/project/factcrescendo | Click here |
| 13 | niemanlab.org | https://www.niemanlab.org/2017/09/stopping-fake-news-on-social-can-feel-like-playing-whack-a-mole-this-tiny-fact-checking-operation-in-india-thinks-its-making-a-small-dent/ | Click here |
| 14 | mediabiasfactcheck.com | https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/alt-news/ | Click here |
| 15 | lis.uok.edu.in | https://lis.uok.edu.in/Files/9ebfb2f2-5003-47a4-9dfe-d3cdcc6a2020/Journal/830af4bf-cf66-40ef-9ffc-0232459d76be.pdf | Click here |
Question 4.3
How do I report fake news in India?
PIB ranks first, and the public radio news site supplies three citations urging people to report to its fact check unit. That service continues, but the 2023 rule giving it legal force was struck down in 2024, and the Supreme Court refused a stay in 2026.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1PIB
- Rank 2WhatsApp
- Rank 3Press Council of India
- Rank 4iPleaders
- Rank 5Cyber Crime Portal
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | newsonair.gov.in | https://www.newsonair.gov.in/pib-fact-check-unit-urges-public-to-report-suspected-fake-news-on-government | Click here |
| 2 | newsonair.gov.in | https://www.newsonair.gov.in/govt-urges-public-to-report-fake-news-to-pib-fact-check-amid-pak-propaganda | Click here |
| 3 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/file-complaint-media-misreporting/ | Click here |
| 4 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/?p=24935 | Click here |
| 5 | en.vikaspedia.in | https://en.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/e-governance/citizen-services/pib-fact-check?lgn=en | Click here |
| 6 | theleaflet.in | https://theleaflet.in/parliamentwatch-press-council-of-india-received-447-complaints-of-fake-news-during-2018-2019-central-government-informs-lok-sabha | Click here |
| 7 | newsonair.gov.in | https://newsonair.gov.in/fact-check-unit-of-govt-identifies-more-than-1500-fake-news-in-last-three-years | Click here |
| 8 | yourstory.com | https://yourstory.com/2023/08/national-cyber-crime-reporting-portal-guide | Click here |
| 9 | oga-prod.angelone.in | https://oga-prod.angelone.in/news/economy/pib-fact-check-unit-invites-public-to-report-suspected-fake-news | Click here |
| 10 | deccanchronicle.com | https://deccanchronicle.com/news/pib-tracking-fake-news-misleading-and-false-info-through-fact-check-unit-889867 | Click here |
| 11 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/news/hot-news/pib-sets-up-fact-check-unit-check-to-fake-news | Click here |
| 12 | thenextweb.com | https://www.thenextweb.com/news/whatsapp-appoints-a-grievance-officer-to-handle-fake-news-concerns-in-india | Click here |
| 13 | businesstoday.in | https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/whatsapp-appoints-grievance-officer-for-india/story/282749.html | Click here |
| 14 | impar.in | https://www.impar.in/guideliness/g-1.pdf | Click here |
| 15 | craw.in | https://www.craw.in/a-stepwise-approach-how-to-report-hacked-or-fake-social-media-accounts-in-india/ | Click here |
Question 4.4
Which news sources are most trusted in India?
Doordarshan ranks first, ahead of Reuters Institute, All India Radio, Times of India and Aaj Tak. The answer depends on the year: DD News in 2021, Akashvani in 2024 and Times of India in 2026, all from Reuters Institute surveys.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Doordarshan
- Rank 2Reuters Institute
- Rank 3All India Radio
- Rank 4Times of India
- Rank 5Aaj Tak
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | theprint.in | https://theprint.in/india/dd-news-times-of-india-most-trusted-news-sources-in-india-reuters-oxford-study-finds/737002/ | Click here |
| 2 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/media-print-news/aaj-takndtvsun-tvdainik-jagran-score-high-on-indians-trust-indexpoll-20930.html | Click here |
| 3 | newsonair.gov.in | https://www.newsonair.gov.in/akashvani-news-recognized-as-indias-most-trusted-news-brand-in-2024-reuters-survey | Click here |
| 4 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/national/newspapers-doordarshan-most-trustworthy-source-of-information-shows-survey-1155477.html | Click here |
| 5 | abu.org.my | https://www.abu.org.my/2022/10/31/doordarshan-most-trusted-source-of-news/ | Click here |
| 6 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/news/india/reuters-institute-digital-news-report-news-trustworthiness-digital-brands-global-trends | Click here |
| 7 | newslaundry.com | https://www.newslaundry.com/2026/06/18/58-news-from-youtube-56-via-whatsapp-reuters-report-on-indias-news-consumption-habits | Click here |
| 8 | newslaundry.com | https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/06/24/trust-deficit-online-shift-newslaundry-discusses-reuters-institutes-digital-news-report-2021 | Click here |
| 9 | qz.com | https://qz.com/india/1658330/urban-indians-trust-news-from-personal-sources-the-most | Click here |
| 10 | uniindia.com | https://www.uniindia.com/reliable-news-sources-in-india-where-to-find-authentic-information/press-releases/news/3464187.html | Click here |
| 11 | mediainfoline.com | https://www.mediainfoline.com/brand/zee-news-is-the-most-coveted-and-trusted-hindi-news-channel-tras-brand-trust-report-2020 | Click here |
| 12 | boomlive.in | https://boomlive.in/explainers/india-one-of-the-most-mobile-focused-market-reuters-digital-news-report-13623 | Click here |
| 13 | newslaundry.com | https://www.newslaundry.com/2021/09/09/modi-supporters-are-more-trusting-of-news-coverage-in-india-finds-reuters-research | Click here |
| 14 | ruralindiaonline.org | https://ruralindiaonline.org/hi/library/resource/reuters-institute-digital-news-report-2022/ | Click here |
| 15 | mojo.iimu.ac.in | https://mojo.iimu.ac.in/2026/top-10-tv-news-channels-in-india-a-comprehensive-guide.html | Click here |
Question 4.5
How can I verify a WhatsApp forward before sharing it?
WhatsApp ranks first, ahead of Google, The Quint, Facebook and Poynter. Most citations cover WhatsApp's fact check tipline and its search the web button, both from 2019 and 2020, so the advice is several years old.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1WhatsApp
- Rank 2Google
- Rank 3The Quint
- Rank 4Facebook
- Rank 5Poynter
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/tech-and-auto/tech-news/how-to-check-fake-news-on-whatsapp-prevent-spread-of-misinformation | Click here |
| 2 | fonearena.com | https://www.fonearena.com/blog/279080/how-to-check-authenticity-of-whatsapp-forwards.html | Click here |
| 3 | businessinsider.in | https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/how-to/how-to-fact-check-fake-news-on-whatsapp/amp_articleshow/74451906.cms | Click here |
| 4 | businessinsider.in | https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/tips-to-spot-fake-messages-and-news-on-whatsapp/articleshow/92568584.cms | Click here |
| 5 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/04/whatsapp-pilot-search-the-web-fight-spread-of-misinformation | Click here |
| 6 | bloombergquint.com | https://www.bloombergquint.com/amp/technology/whatsapp-unveils-tipline-to-tackle-fake-news | Click here |
| 7 | businesstoday.in | https://www.businesstoday.in/amp/technology/launch/story/whatsapp-unveils-checkpoint-tipline-to-tackle-fake-news-185402-2019-04-02 | Click here |
| 8 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/news/webqoof/how-to-verify-images-online | Click here |
| 9 | medianama.com | https://www.medianama.com/2020/08/223-whatsapp-search-the-web-tool-misinformation/ | Click here |
| 10 | aljazeera.com | https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2019/4/2/india-whatsapp-launches-fact-check-service-to-fight-fake-news | Click here |
| 11 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/news/apps/whatsapp-new-feature-to-verify-forwarded-messages-55686.html | Click here |
| 12 | thenextweb.com | https://thenextweb.com/apps/2020/08/04/whatsapp-now-lets-you-reverse-search-viral-messages-to-check-if-theyre-bogus/ | Click here |
| 13 | socialsamosa.com | https://www.socialsamosa.com/2020/08/whatsapp-launches-option-cross-check-forwarded-messages | Click here |
| 14 | poynter.org | https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2018/whatsapp-launches-a-feature-that-labels-forwarded-messages/ | Click here |
| 15 | venturebeat.com | https://venturebeat.com/2019/03/15/whatsapp-explores-using-google-to-fight-misinformation | Click here |
Category 5 of 5
Rules, rights and publishing
Five questions about rules and publishing: the IT Rules 2021 for digital news publishers, how to complain about a news website, sharing newspaper PDFs on Telegram, self publishing a book, and registering a news site or channel.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | MIB | Ministry | 48.0% | |
| 2 | Press Council of India | Press regulator | 20.0% | |
| 3 | Dainik Jagran | Newspaper | 20.0% | |
| 4 | OrangeBooks | Self pub platform | 20.0% | |
| 5 | RNI | Press registrar | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | blog.ipleaders.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 2 | exchange4media.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | medianama.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | orangebooks.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | kdpindia.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | khuranaandkhurana.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | livelaw.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | mondaq.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | presscouncil.nic.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | publishdrive.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
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Question 5.1
What are the IT Rules 2021 for digital news publishers in India?
The information ministry ranks first, ahead of MeitY, The Quint, The Wire and PRS. The rules are binding and set a code of ethics with three levels of complaint handling, but the Bombay High Court has stayed two of its clauses since 2021.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1MIB
- Rank 2MeitY
- Rank 3The Quint
- Rank 4The Wire
- Rank 5PRS Legislative Research
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/india/power-to-administer-new-digital-media-rules-not-with-states-uts-centre-957719.html | Click here |
| 2 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/podcast/how-do-the-new-it-rule-2021-regulate-digital-news-publishers | Click here |
| 3 | prsindia.org | https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_parliament/2021/Rules and Regulations Review-IT Rules_2021.pdf | Click here |
| 4 | mib.gov.in | https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-02/Background%20Note%20%20IT%28Intermidiary%20Guidelines%20and%20%20Digital%20Media%20Ethics%20Code%29%20Rules%2C%202021%20%20_0.pdf | Click here |
| 5 | medianama.com | https://www.medianama.com/2021/05/223-ib-ministry-digital-media-compliance/ | Click here |
| 6 | thc.nic.in | https://www.thc.nic.in/Central Governmental Rules/IT(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.pdf | Click here |
| 7 | upsc.substack.com | https://upsc.substack.com/p/information-technology-intermediary | Click here |
| 8 | corporate.cyrilamarchandblogs.com | https://corporate.cyrilamarchandblogs.com/2021/09/from-harbour-to-hardships-understanding-the-information-technology-intermediary-guidelines-and-digital-media-ethics-code-rules-2021-part-iii/ | Click here |
| 9 | mondaq.com | https://www.mondaq.com/india/social-media/1074450/brief-note-on-the-information-technology-intermediary-guidelines-and-digital-media-ethics-code-rules-2021 | Click here |
| 10 | scconline.com | https://scconline.com/blog/?p=244401 | Click here |
| 11 | livelaw.in | https://www.livelaw.in/amp/news-updates/how-centres-new-it-rules-apply-to-online-news-portals-170411 | Click here |
| 12 | scroll.in | https://scroll.in/latest/995960/new-it-rules-submit-compliance-report-in-15-days-centre-tells-online-news-publishers | Click here |
| 13 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/news-content-on-ott-platforms-must-adhere-to-code-of-ethics-under-new-it-rules-111185.html | Click here |
| 14 | jurist.org | https://www.jurist.org/news/2021/02/india-government-issues-rules-to-regulate-social-media-streaming-services-digital-news/ | Click here |
| 15 | iasgyan.in | https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/information-technology-intermediary-guidelines-and-digital-media-ethics-code-rules-2021 | Click here |
Question 5.2
How do I complain about a news website in India?
The Press Council of India ranks first, though it covers print only, not news websites. NBDSA, the ministry, Aaj Tak and Zee News follow. Under the IT Rules, a publisher's grievance officer must acknowledge a complaint within 24 hours and decide within 15 days.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Press Council of India
- Rank 2NBDSA
- Rank 3MIB
- Rank 4Aaj Tak
- Rank 5Zee News
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | citizen.complainthub.org | https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/how-can-i-file-complaint-against-news-channels-to-nbdsa/1361 | Click here |
| 2 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/file-complaint-media-misreporting/ | Click here |
| 3 | presscouncil.nic.in | https://presscouncil.nic.in/IntroductionComplaints.aspx | Click here |
| 4 | aajtak.in | https://www.aajtak.in/complain-redressal | Click here |
| 5 | zeenews.india.com | https://zeenews.india.com/disputes/web | Click here |
| 6 | theleaflet.in | https://theleaflet.in/grievance-redressal-mechanism | Click here |
| 7 | themorningcontext.com | https://themorningcontext.com/grievance-redressal | Click here |
| 8 | telugu.asianetnews.com | https://telugu.asianetnews.com/complaint-redressal-website | Click here |
| 9 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/338-yoy-increase-in-plaints-against-digital-news-publishers-mib-150819.html | Click here |
| 10 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/press-council-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | presscouncil.nic.in | https://www.presscouncil.nic.in/Pdf/PCIREVIEWJANUARY2022.pdf | Click here |
| 12 | maritimenews.in | https://maritimenews.in/grievance-redressal/ | Click here |
| 13 | nicobartimes.com | https://nicobartimes.com/grievances/ | Click here |
| 14 | consumeraffairs.nic.in | https://consumeraffairs.nic.in/more/misleading-advertisements | Click here |
| 15 | medianama.com | https://www.medianama.com/2021/02/223-summary-digital-news-regulation-intermediary-liability/ | Click here |
Question 5.3
Is it legal to share newspaper PDFs on Telegram in India?
Dainik Jagran ranks first, ahead of Telegram, INS, Khurana and S.S. Rana. Law firms write most of the answer. Sharing e-paper PDFs breaches the Copyright Act, and the Delhi High Court ordered Telegram channels taken down in the Jagran case.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Dainik Jagran
- Rank 2Telegram
- Rank 3INS
- Rank 4Khurana & Khurana
- Rank 5S.S. Rana
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | khuranaandkhurana.com | https://www.khuranaandkhurana.com/2021/06/11/circulation-of-e-newspaper-infringement-under-copyright-law | Click here |
| 2 | inc42.com | https://inc42.com/?p=214489 | Click here |
| 3 | mondaq.com | https://www.mondaq.com/india/trademark/956584/unauthorized-circulation-of-pdfs-of-e-papers-dainik-jagran-case | Click here |
| 4 | scconline.com | https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2020/05/05/fact-check-is-it-illegal-to-share-pdfs-of-e-papers-on-whatsapp/ | Click here |
| 5 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/articles/circulation-pdf-epaper-dainik-jagran/ | Click here |
| 6 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/media-print-news/publishers-to-crack-down-on-illegal-newspaper-pdf-rings-online-104456.html | Click here |
| 7 | conventuslaw.com | https://conventuslaw.com/report/india-e-newspapers-copyright-infringement-on/ | Click here |
| 8 | newslaundry.com | https://www.newslaundry.com/2020/05/04/newspapers-want-to-stop-free-circulation-of-epapers-is-it-a-good-idea-in-a-pandemic | Click here |
| 9 | dailyo.in | https://dailyo.in/variety/indian-newspaper-society-ins-e-paper-pdf-social-media-group-admins-whatsapp-groups-32842 | Click here |
| 10 | digiteye.in | https://digiteye.in/circulation-of-newspapers-in-pdf-on-social-media-illegal-fact-check/ | Click here |
| 11 | livelaw.in | https://livelaw.in/columns/the-conundrum-of-forwarding-e-paper-issues-in-copyright-158495 | Click here |
| 12 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/?p=97625 | Click here |
| 13 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/?p=13498 | Click here |
| 14 | khuranaandkhurana.com | https://www.khuranaandkhurana.com/?p=9688 | Click here |
| 15 | livelawbiz.com | https://www.livelawbiz.com/columns/the-conundrum-of-forwarding-e-paper-issues-in-copyright-158495 | Click here |
Question 5.4
How do I self publish a book online in India?
OrangeBooks ranks first with three citations, ahead of Amazon KDP, KDP India, Qikink and PublishDrive. KDP India is an independent site, not Amazon. Most guides come from firms that sell publishing or printing packages to authors.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1OrangeBooks
- Rank 2Amazon KDP
- Rank 3KDP India
- Rank 4Qikink
- Rank 5PublishDrive
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | raindrops-insider.beehiiv.com | https://raindrops-insider.beehiiv.com/p/how-to-self-publish-a-book-in-india-the-ultimate-guide | Click here |
| 2 | orangebooks.in | https://www.orangebooks.in/blog/how-to-self-publish-a-book-in-hindi-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | qikink.com | https://qikink.com/blog/?p=84896 | Click here |
| 4 | kdpindia.com | https://kdpindia.com/self-publishing-platforms-compared/ | Click here |
| 5 | publishdrive.com | https://publishdrive.com/amp/status-of-self-publishing-in-india.html | Click here |
| 6 | writingtipsoasis.com | https://writingtipsoasis.com/how-to-self-publish-a-book-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | kdpindia.com | https://kdpindia.com/how-to-publish-a-kindle-ebook/ | Click here |
| 8 | publishdrive.com | https://publishdrive.com/how-to-publish-and-distribute-a-book-in-india.html | Click here |
| 9 | orangebooks.in | https://orangebooks.in/blog/self-publishing-cost-in-india | Click here |
| 10 | goodreads.com | https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/2915883-how-to-self-publish-and-market-your-book-online-and-have-the-time-of-yo?tab=book | Click here |
| 11 | qikink.com | https://qikink.com/blog/print-on-demand-books/ | Click here |
| 12 | orangebooks.in | https://www.orangebooks.in/blog/book-distribution-india-guide | Click here |
| 13 | bestwriting.com | https://bestwriting.com/how-to-publish-a-book-on-kindle | Click here |
| 14 | blog.reedsy.com | https://blog.reedsy.com/amazon-self-publishing | Click here |
| 15 | kindlepreneur.com | https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-publish-a-book-on-amazon/ | Click here |
Question 5.5
Do I need registration to start a news website or YouTube news channel in India?
RNI ranks first, now renamed the Press Registrar General. Since March 2024 registration covers print periodicals only, so a news website or YouTube channel needs none, but digital news publishers must give details to the ministry under the IT Rules.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1RNI
- Rank 2MIB
- Rank 3YouTube
- Rank 4StartupGrants India
- Rank 5Agile Regulatory
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | therodinhoods.com | https://www.therodinhoods.com/?p=19383 | Click here |
| 2 | cleartax.in | https://cleartax.in/s/rni-registration | Click here |
| 3 | exchange4media.com | https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/youtubes-new-rule-requires-news-publishers-to-furnish-details-of-accounts-to-mib-117105.html | Click here |
| 4 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/start-online-media-company/ | Click here |
| 5 | startupgrantsindia.com | https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/services/rni-registration | Click here |
| 6 | registerkaro.in | https://www.registerkaro.in/rni-registration/rni-registration-in-daman-and-diu | Click here |
| 7 | foxmandal.in | https://foxmandal.in/starting-a-print-newspaper-business-in-india-a-guide/ | Click here |
| 8 | medianama.com | https://www.medianama.com/2021/11/223-youtube-update-terms-conditions-it-rules/ | Click here |
| 9 | yourstory.com | https://yourstory.com/2023/10/successful-media-company-launch-india | Click here |
| 10 | corpseed.com | https://corpseed.com/knowledge-centre/rni-registration-process | Click here |
| 11 | agileregulatory.com | https://www.agileregulatory.com/blogs/how-to-complete-rni-registration-online | Click here |
| 12 | leadindia.law | https://www.leadindia.law/free-legal-advice/business-corporate-startup-issue-legal-advice/what-is-the-process-to-register-a-youtube-news-channel | Click here |
| 13 | kanakkupillai.com | https://www.kanakkupillai.com/learn/youtubers-business-registrations-in-india | Click here |
| 14 | vajiramandravi.com | https://vajiramandravi.com/current-affairs/the-press-and-registration-of-periodicals-prp-bill-2023/ | Click here |
| 15 | storyboard18.com | https://www.storyboard18.com/amp/quantum-brief/registration-of-newspapers-and-periodicals-goes-online-through-press-sewa-portal-25307.htm | Click here |
Conclusion
This report is a snapshot. AI engines refresh their sources every week, and the brands that move first tend to hold the top spot. At least 40 citations are spam pages planted on unrelated websites, and Apple's app store is the most cited domain. The big newspapers that lead the rankings are almost never cited through their own websites.
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