Our Editorial Policy

Public Darpan News believes that journalism carries a responsibility towards readers and society.

Our editorial approach is built around accuracy, fairness, public interest, accountability and responsible reporting.

Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to verify information before publication.

Where a story is developing, we may clearly indicate that information is preliminary or subject to confirmation.

Independence

Editorial decisions should be based on journalistic relevance and public interest.

Advertising, commercial relationships or external influence should not determine our editorial coverage.

Fairness

We aim to present relevant perspectives fairly, particularly when reporting allegations, disputes or matters involving individuals or organisations.

Where appropriate, concerned parties may be given an opportunity to respond.

Public Interest

We give priority to stories that affect the lives, rights, safety, welfare and interests of the public.

Local issues are an important part of our coverage.

Sources

We may use official documents, government statements, police records, public records, interviews, eyewitness accounts and other credible sources.

Where necessary for safety or legitimate editorial reasons, sources may not always be publicly identified.

Allegations

When reporting allegations, accusations or claims against an individual or organisation, we aim to distinguish allegations from established facts.

An allegation should not automatically be treated as proof of wrongdoing.

Corrections

If a significant factual error is identified, we may correct or update the relevant report.

We believe correcting mistakes strengthens public trust in journalism.

Headlines

Headlines should accurately reflect the underlying story.

We aim to avoid deliberately misleading headlines or headlines that materially distort the context of a report.

Photographs and Videos

Images and videos may be used for editorial illustration, reporting or documentation.

Where necessary, captions or descriptions may explain the context of visual material.

AI and Digital Tools

Digital tools, including AI-assisted technologies, may be used for certain operational or production purposes where appropriate.

Editorial responsibility remains with the Public Darpan News team, and important factual information should be reviewed before publication.