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Best India Today Alternatives

Updated Sep 30, 2026 3 alternatives compared

India Today

The one you're replacing Freemium

Indian news readers reach for India Today to follow national politics, elections and breaking events through reporting, live coverage and video.

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The essentials

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India Today included for comparison — click any alternative to jump to its full breakdown below.

Alternative Pricing License Built for Founded Best for
India Today Current $0.00Freemium Proprietary Education Everyday Users 1975 The one you're replacing
BBC News $0.00Free Proprietary Education Communities 1997 Broad news with India coverage
Reuters $0.00Freemium Proprietary Small Business Enterprise — Factual India and world updates
CNN $0.00Freemium Proprietary Education Communities 1980 Live global breaking coverage
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Reuters

Freemium Proprietary

Reuters delivers global news, business reporting, and market coverage across the web and mobile apps. It is particularly good at fast, factual accounts of developing events without heavy editorial commentary.

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CNN

Freemium Proprietary

CNN is a global news website and app covering breaking events, politics, business, culture, and international affairs. It is particularly useful for rapid updates, live blogs, and on-the-ground reporting during major stories.

Follow Live Stories Breaking News Alerts Watch CNN Video Newsletters and Podcasts
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Before you switch

Should you replace India Today?

Why people stay 5

  • Deep bench of established political correspondents
  • Frequent updates during rapidly changing stories
  • Full daily news mix available without mandatory registration
  • Useful combination of written reporting and television output
  • Long-running magazine brand with extensive national reach

Why people switch 3

  • Ad-heavy pages and intrusive video can interrupt reading
  • High notification volume can become noisy on mobile
  • Some headlines and political framing feel sensational or partisan

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