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Independent Digital News Portals in India: Online Media Directory

By Reporter Union Editorial Team

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Directory information should be verified from official sources before professional use. Only public, organization-level details are listed.

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A public directory of leading independent digital-first news portals, investigative media platforms, and online publishers in India.

This directory compiles public, corporate-level details of prominent independent, digital-first news portals and online investigative media platforms operating in India.

Disclaimer: Directory information should be verified from official sources before professional use. Only public, organization-level details are listed.

Prominent Digital News Portals

1. Scroll.in

A leading independent digital news publication focusing on politics, culture, and society.

  • Corporate Office: 208, Turf Estate, Shakti Mills Lane, Off Dr. E. Moses Road, Mumbai - 400011
  • Website: scroll.in
  • Founding Year: 2014

2. The News Minute (TNM)

An independent portal specializing in coverage of the five southern states of India.

  • Corporate Office: 2nd Floor, 25/8, 2nd Main Road, Kasturiba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020
  • Website: thenewsminute.com
  • Founding Year: 2014

3. The Wire

An independent, non-profit digital news platform published by the Foundation for Independent Journalism.

  • Corporate Office: 13, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, Gole Market, New Delhi - 110001
  • Website: thewire.in
  • Founding Year: 2015

4. Newslaundry

A subscription-driven, independent media critique and news website.

  • Corporate Office: E-262, Lower Ground Floor, Greater Kailash Part 1, New Delhi - 110048
  • Website: newslaundry.com
  • Founding Year: 2012

5. The Quint

A mobile-first news and opinion platform.

  • Corporate Office: 403, 4th Floor, World Trade Centre, Babar Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
  • Website: thequint.com
  • Founding Year: 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Are digital news portals subject to government regulation in India?

Yes. Digital news portals in India are subject to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, which mandate grievance redressal mechanisms.

What is digital-first journalism?

Digital-first journalism refers to media organizations that publish their reporting primarily on the internet (websites, apps, newsletters) before or instead of traditional print or television broadcasts.

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