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Structured Data
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7 JSON-LD block(s) found — issues found that may affect search visibility.
FIX
7 JSON-LD block(s) found — issues found that may affect search visibility.
Critical::
Malformed JSON-LD block #7
JSON parse error: Mismatch type map[string]interface {} with value array "at index 0: mismatched type with value\n\n\t[\n {\"\n\t^...............................\n"
Warning::
Missing or invalid @context in block #1
The @context should be "https://schema.org" for search engines to recognize the data.
Got: http://schema.org/ Expected: https://schema.org
Warning::
Missing or invalid @context in block #3
The @context should be "https://schema.org" for search engines to recognize the data.
Got: http://schema.org/ Expected: https://schema.org
Warning::
Missing or invalid @context in block #5
The @context should be "https://schema.org" for search engines to recognize the data.
Expected: https://schema.org
Info::
Missing recommended property "description" for WebSite
Adding "description" can improve how search engines display your content.
Info::
Custom type "WebPage" — unable to validate specific properties
Info::
Custom type "itgd_cdp" — unable to validate specific properties
Info::
Custom type "ItemList" — unable to validate specific properties
Info::
7 JSON-LD blocks found

JSON parse error: Mismatch type map[string]interface {} with value array "at index 0: mismatched type with value\n\n\t[\n {\"\n\t^...............................\n"

Why this matters

JSON-LD block fails to parse — Google ignores the entire block, so structured data effectively isn't there.

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Common causes: trailing comma, single quotes instead of double, unescaped quote in a string value. Validate at https://validator.schema.org/ or Search Console's Rich Results Test.

Source: schema.org / Google Search Central

URL: http://schema.org/

The @context should be "https://schema.org" for search engines to recognize the data.

Expected: https://schema.org
Why this matters

JSON-LD without @context is invalid structured data — Google ignores the entire block.

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@context must be 'https://schema.org' (or the schema-specific URL). Without it, the block isn't parseable as schema.org JSON-LD and Google skips it. Most schema generators handle this; manual edits sometimes drop the field.

Source: JSON-LD spec / schema.org

URL: http://schema.org/

The @context should be "https://schema.org" for search engines to recognize the data.

Expected: https://schema.org
Why this matters

JSON-LD without @context is invalid structured data — Google ignores the entire block.

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@context must be 'https://schema.org' (or the schema-specific URL). Without it, the block isn't parseable as schema.org JSON-LD and Google skips it. Most schema generators handle this; manual edits sometimes drop the field.

Source: JSON-LD spec / schema.org

The @context should be "https://schema.org" for search engines to recognize the data.

Expected: https://schema.org
Why this matters

JSON-LD without @context is invalid structured data — Google ignores the entire block.

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@context must be 'https://schema.org' (or the schema-specific URL). Without it, the block isn't parseable as schema.org JSON-LD and Google skips it. Most schema generators handle this; manual edits sometimes drop the field.

Source: JSON-LD spec / schema.org

Adding "description" can improve how search engines display your content.

Why this matters

Recommended schema properties unlock richer SERP layouts — without them you get the basic rich result instead of the enhanced one.

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Recommended properties expand what Google can render. E.g., adding aggregateRating to Product unlocks star ratings; adding image to Article unlocks the image-card variant. Each recommended property is a direct SERP-real-estate gain.

Source: Google Search Central / schema.org

JSON-LD Blocks

Block 1 : WebPage
7 properties Valid
Missing or invalid @context
{
  "@context": "http://schema.org/",
  "@type": "WebPage",
  "name": "Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today",
  "description": "Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricket, Technology and Travel.",
  "keywords": "Latest News, Bollywood News, India News, World News Today, News Headlines, Breaking News Headlines, News Today",
  "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/",
  "publisher": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "India Today",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/",
    "logo": {
      "@type": "ImageObject",
      "url": "https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/mediamanager/itlogo.png",
      "width": 600,
      "height": 60
    }
  }
}
Block 2 : WebSite
5 properties Valid
{
  "@context": "http://schema.org",
  "@type": "WebSite",
  "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/",
  "name": "India Today",
  "potentialAction": {
    "@type": "SearchAction",
    "target": "https://www.indiatoday.in/search/{search_term_string}",
    "query-input": "required name=search_term_string"
  }
}
Block 3 : Organization
9 properties Valid
Missing or invalid @context
{
  "@context": "http://schema.org/",
  "@type": "Organization",
  "name": "India Today",
  "description": "indiatoday.in is the leading Indian news website specialising in the fastest breaking news that ensures the most reliable news coverage in English. It provides readers with the full spectrum of news of India and the world along with every significant information related to everyday life.",
  "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/",
  "image": "https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/mediamanager/itlogo.png",
  "logo": {
    "@type": "ImageObject",
    "url": "https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/mediamanager/itlogo.png",
    "width": 600,
    "height": 60
  },
  "sameAs": [
    "https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday",
    "https://twitter.com/indiatoday",
    "https://www.youtube.com/Indiatoday",
    "https://www.instagram.com/indiatoday/"
  ],
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "streetAddress": "FC-8, Ecity Bioscope Rd, Film City",
    "addressLocality": "Sector 16A, Noida",
    "addressRegion": "India",
    "postalCode": "201301",
    "telephone": "0120 480 7100"
  }
}
Block 4 : BreadcrumbList
3 properties Valid
{
  "@context": "http://schema.org",
  "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
  "itemListElement": [
    {
      "@type": "ListItem",
      "name": "Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today",
      "position": 1,
      "item": {
        "@id": "https://www.indiatoday.in/",
        "@type": "Thing"
      }
    }
  ]
}
Block 5 : itgd_cdp
7 properties Valid
Missing or invalid @context
{
  "@type": "itgd_cdp",
  "website": "IT",
  "template": "home",
  "device": "web",
  "cid": 1,
  "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/",
  "ctype": "mix"
}
Block 6 : ItemList
3 properties Valid
{
  "@context": "http://schema.org",
  "@type": "ItemList",
  "itemListElement": [
    [
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Trump extends Iran ceasefire, awaits unified proposal amid Pakistan request",
        "position": 1,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us-president-donald-trump-said-that-he-was-extending-the-iran-ceasefire-until-an-iranian-proposal-is-submitted-2899708-2026-04-22"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Peace talks doomed? JD Vance's Pak trip on hold after Iran snubs US terms",
        "position": 2,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/jd-vances-trip-to-pakistan-for-key-talks-put-on-hold-after-iran-fails-to-respond-to-us-terms-new-york-times-2899680-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Bengaluru woman ties lover to car to 'propose in western style', burns him alive",
        "position": 3,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/bengaluru/story/miffed-at-lover-for-ignoring-her-bengaluru-woman-ties-him-up-burns-him-alive-2899625-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Rs 25 lakh for coaching, 99 percentile in JEE Mains, yet no IIT",
        "position": 4,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/story/jee-mains-2026-rs-25-lakh-for-coaching-99-percentile-yet-no-iit-2899408-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Deadline for clearing appeals of deleted voters ahead of first phase of polling ends",
        "position": 5,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/assembly/video/deadline-for-clearing-appeals-of-deleted-voters-ahead-of-first-phase-of-polling-ends-2899669-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Abhishek's Hyderabadi special gives DC bitter aftertaste of tactical errors",
        "position": 6,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ipl-2026-srh-vs-dc-report-abhishek-sharma-hundred-axar-patel-captaincy-uppal-2899687-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Dhoni sparks CSK return hopes before MI tie, does wicketkeeping drills in nets",
        "position": 7,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-csk-mi-clash-wicketkeeping-gloves-wankhede-nets-ipl-2026-2899636-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Loan in RCB star: R Ashwin's suggestion to CSK after Ayush Mhatre injury",
        "position": 8,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/csk-loan-rcb-vihaan-malhotra-ayush-mhatre-r-ashwin-injury-ipl-2026-2899562-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "If Shreyas Iyer's has issues with not being selected for India, it's valid: Manjrekar",
        "position": 9,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ipl-2026-why-is-shreyas-iyer-not-in-indian-t20i-team-2899534-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Mumbai Indians get huge Will Jacks boost before blockbuster CSK clash",
        "position": 10,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/will-jacks-joins-mumbai-indians-ahead-of-csk-ipl-2026-clash-2899629-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "19 of the world's 20 hottest cities today are in India. Is yours one?",
        "position": 11,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/19-of-the-worlds-20-hottest-cities-today-are-in-india-is-your-city-on-the-list-2899383-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "India must pursue energy independence; fuel price cushion won't last: Gita Gopinath",
        "position": 12,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/india-energy-independence-fuel-price-hike-iran-war-ceasefire-talks-gita-gopinath-2899689-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Piracy, state terrorism: Iran's big charges against US as ceasefire nears end",
        "position": 13,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-no-decision-pakistan-talks-slams-us-vessel-seizure-piracy-terrorism-ceasefire-nears-end-2899671-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "iPhone is now more affordable in India, full credit goes to Apple CEO Tim Cook",
        "position": 14,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/iphone-is-now-more-affordable-in-india-full-credit-goes-to-apple-ceo-tim-cook-2899531-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "From the India Today archives (2024) | How to make workplaces safe for women",
        "position": 15,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/from-the-india-today-archives-2024-how-to-make-workplaces-safe-for-women-2899593-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Why actor Jim Sarbh thinks 'Unani Ki Kahaani' deserves the spotlight",
        "position": 16,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/why-actor-jim-sarbh-thinks-unani-ki-kahaani-deserves-the-spotlight-2899589-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "How Yogi govt plans to power on through summer electricity demand",
        "position": 17,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/how-yogi-govt-plans-to-power-on-through-summer-electricity-demand-2899587-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "Will MVA's lone-seat chance run into Mahayuti wall in MLC polls?",
        "position": 18,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/will-mvas-lone-seat-chance-run-into-mahayuti-wall-in-mlc-polls-2899585-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "How Mumbai's missing rail tracks, flagged in PAC report, are a study in infra land traps",
        "position": 19,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/how-mumbais-missing-rail-tracks-flagged-in-pac-report-are-a-study-in-infra-land-traps-2899581-2026-04-21"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "name": "MBA graduate ditches Rs 25 LPA job to become taxi driver, earns Rs 6.5 lakh monthly",
        "position": 20,
        "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/jobs/story/mba-graduate-quits-rs-25-lpa-job-becomes-taxi-driver-builds-rs-65-lakh-monthly-profit-educ-2899442-2026-04-21"
      }
    ]
  ]
}
Block 7 : SiteNavigationElement
0 properties Invalid
Invalid JSON: Mismatch type map[string]interface {} with value array "at index 0: mismatched type with value\n\n\t[\n {\"\n\t^...............................\n"
[
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Home",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "TV",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/livetv"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Magazine",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Jobs",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/jobs"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "India",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/india"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Business",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/business"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Election Hub",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/elections"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Life+Style",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Puzzles",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/puzzles"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "South",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Global",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/world"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Sports",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/sports"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Technology",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/technology"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Showbuzz",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/showbuzz"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Newspresso",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/newspresso"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Specials",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/interactive"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Videos",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/videos"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Short Videos",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/short-videos"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Fact Check",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Influencer Hub",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/influencer-marketing"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "SiteNavigationElement",
    "name": "Other News",
    "url": "https://www.indiatoday.in/news"
  }
]
A+
Mixed Content
No mixed content detected — all resources use HTTPS.
PASS
No mixed content detected — all resources use HTTPS.
Info::
No mixed content detected — all resources use HTTPS
A
Open Graph
Open Graph tags are well configured for social sharing.
PASS
Open Graph tags are well configured for social sharing.
Critical::
og:image is not reachable
The og:image URL could not be fetched. Social platforms won't be able to display it.
Got: https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/misc/icon-512x512.png
Info::
og:title is long (91 characters)
Titles over 60 characters may be truncated in social sharing previews.
Got: 91 chars Expected: 25–60 chars
URL: https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/misc/icon-512x512.png

The og:image URL could not be fetched. Social platforms won't be able to display it.

Why this matters

An unreachable og:image URL (404, DNS fail, slow timeout) means social platforms cache the failure and serve no image for hours.

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Social platforms (Facebook, Twitter) cache OG metadata aggressively — including failed image fetches. A momentarily-broken og:image can leave your shares imageless for hours. Test og:image URLs in Facebook's Sharing Debugger to force re-cache after fixing.

Source: Open Graph Protocol / Facebook Sharing Debugger

URL: 91 chars

Titles over 60 characters may be truncated in social sharing previews.

Expected: 25–60 chars
Why this matters

og:title borderline-too-long — Facebook/LinkedIn may truncate. Aim for ~60-70 characters max.

Source: Open Graph Protocol

Preview

indiatoday.in

Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today

Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricket, Technology and Travel.

Preview quality · Twitter/X A+ · 95/100

Title will be truncated (91 chars / 70 max)

  • twitter:card — summary_large_image
  • twitter:title — Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today
  • twitter:description — Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricke...
  • twitter:image — https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/misc/icon-512x512.png

  • Title will be truncated on Twitter/X (91 chars, max 70)

    → Shorten the title to ≤70 characters

INDIATODAY.IN

Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today

Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricket, Technology and Travel.

Preview quality · Facebook A+ · 95/100

Title will be truncated (91 chars / 60 max)

  • og:title — Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today
  • og:description — Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricke...
  • og:image — https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/misc/icon-512x512.png
  • og:type — Article
  • og:url — https://www.indiatoday.in/
  • og:site_name — India Today

  • Title will be truncated on Facebook (91 chars, max 60)

    → Shorten og:title to ≤60 characters

Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today

indiatoday.in

Preview quality · LinkedIn A+ · 100/100
  • og:title — Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today
  • og:description — Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricke...
  • og:image — https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/misc/icon-512x512.png

indiatoday.in

Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today

Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricket, Technology and Travel.

Preview quality · Slack A+ · 100/100
  • og:title — Latest News, Breaking News Today - Entertainment, Cricket, Business, Politics - India Today
  • og:description — Check out the latest news from India and around the world. Latest India news on Bollywood, Politics, Business, Cricke...
  • og:image — https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/misc/icon-512x512.png

Social preview quality

Averaged across Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Slack.

A+ · 97/100
FieldTwitter/XFacebookLinkedInSlack
og:title
og:description
og:image
og:type
og:url
og:site_name
twitter:card———
twitter:title———
twitter:description———
twitter:image———
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Brand Presence
Site-name consistency, favicon, social image, meta tags, schema, and contact signals
PASS

Brand Presence

Your brand is consistently presented across every channel.

A

92/100

Site name appears as

Page titleIndia Today
og:site_nameIndia Today
twitter:site@indiatoday
Organization.nameIndia Today

Consistent

Brand assets

Favicon

12/15

covers apple-touch-icon

Social share image

20/20

og:image + twitter:image set

Meta completeness

20/20

Organization schema

15/15

has name, logo + url

Contact info discoverable

5/10

contact page

Findings

  • Add an apple-touch-icon and at least two PNG sizes (32x32 + 192x192)
  • Consider adding contactPoint — helps appear in "contact us" rich results
  • Only partial contact info discoverable — consider adding a dedicated contact page or mailto/tel link

How consistently your brand appears across channels — shared link previews, structured data, favicon, contact info.

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