Another Hit Job Falls Flat: Washington Post's Credibility Crisis In India

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Once celebrated as a global symbol of fearless journalism, The Washington Post today faces serious questions about its credibility in India. The paper that once exposed Watergate now finds itself accused of bias and factual weakness whenever it reports on India’s economic rise.

Its October 2025 article, "India’s $3.9 billion plan to help Modi’s mogul ally after U.S. charges," claimed that the Indian government, Finance Ministry, and LIC collaborated to channel ₹33,000 crore into Adani Group companies. Yet the story cited anonymous sources and partial documents—without verifiable proof.

The government, LIC, and Adani Group immedi