Fact-Checking Policy
Learn how Times Indian verifies information, evaluates sources, handles developing stories, and addresses factual corrections to uphold public trust.
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Contact the teamOur verification commitment
Times Indian is dedicated to the core principle of editorial integrity. We believe that publishing verified, accurate, and contextually complete news is our primary obligation to the public. Our editorial team exercises extreme caution when reporting on public affairs, elections, policy decisions, national security, science, health, and finance, ensuring every published statement is backed by solid research.
Source review process
We apply a rigorous vetting process for all news sources. Reporters evaluate a source's credibility, track record, background, potential bias, and direct access to the information they provide. Anonymous sources are used sparingly and only when there is a verified risk to the source's safety, and the information must be corroborated by independent, attributable evidence before publication.
Primary vs secondary sources
We prioritize direct statements, official government bulletins, court filings, transcripts, audited corporate disclosures, and on-record interviews with active participants.
Information from news agencies, press releases, social media, or other publications is treated as secondary. Such details are cross-referenced and clearly attributed to their original creators.
We do not accept secondary reports as established fact without attempting to verify the underlying details directly through primary records.
Breaking news handling
In fast-moving news situations, the rush to publish must not override the duty to verify. Times Indian labels evolving events clearly as developing stories. We present initial reports with clear attribution and avoid stating early, unconfirmed claims as established facts. As verified details become available, we update the coverage transparently.
Corrections and updates
When a material error is identified in a published story, we correct it promptly and transparently. A formal correction note is appended to the article explaining the correction, what was changed, and why the update was necessary. This ensures readers are kept informed of the correct facts while preserving the historical record of the edit.
User claim and report process
We encourage our readers to participate in our verification commitment. If you notice a factual error or believe an article lacks context, you can submit a correction request.
Required Details:
- The specific article URL link
- A precise explanation of the disputed claim
- Reliable supporting documents, records, or official links
You can reach us through our Contact page or view our comprehensive Corrections Policy.
News vs opinion vs analysis
Maintaining clear separation between objective reporting, subjective commentary, and analysis is vital for reader trust. Times Indian labels opinion columns, editorials, and analytical essays conspicuously so readers can distinguish factual coverage from interpretive viewpoints. All sponsored content is clearly marked to ensure commercial relationships remain transparent.