Prioritisation of topics, source analysis and sentiment analysis data of this study, established a pattern about the representation of India and Indian affairs but the larger structure to watch is the influence of the news narrative on policy making and outlook for the outside world. [...] During the first half of 2020 amidst the challenges posed by the COVID- 19 pandemic, the Philippine President made concerted efforts to stifle the media through threats, insults, and legal action targeting journalists and media organizations.39 The waning influence of the traditional print media was evident when juxtaposed with the prominence of electronic and digital platforms, wherein television. [...] PROMINENCE OF NEWS TOPICS At the forefront of the analysis is the prominence of news coverage related to ‘Geo-Politics, External Affairs, and Defence’, this revelation underscores the enduring significance of geopolitical dynamics and interest in India’s policy agendas. [...] Moreover, 56 | Om Prakash Das the coverage of ‘unfortunate accidents’ within the news coverage regarding India’s governance, hints at the media’s role in highlighting instances of governance failures and the issue of accountability of the ruling class. [...] How ASEAN Media Portrays India| 63 Figure 27 Furthermore, the identification of such negative news produced under the supervision and with the consent of news professionals prompts critical reflections on the factors driving the generation and dissemination of negative narratives.
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