[hasmanean]

“Most of them don’t speak English?”

That is so not true. English is compulsory in Indian schools and has been since partition. There are 125 million English speakers in India, second only to America. You will never find a shortage of people who speak English there, even in remote villages.

[damnedspot]

India has 125 million English speakers out of over a billion people total, so yes, most Indians don't speak English. That said, I disagree with the overall assertion that a language barrier between India and global English media is the reason for unsatisfying reporting. I suspect current events are just still too murky.

[ciguy]

125 million english speakers is still around ~10% of the population right? So if ~90% don't speak English then saying "most" seems accurate.

[hasmanean]

True…I should in most communities you can find people who speak English.