Editorial Policy — Sachcha Samachar
Last Updated: 03 March 2026
At Sachcha Samachar, we are committed to delivering accurate, transparent, and responsible journalism. This Editorial Policy explains the standards, principles, and processes that guide our editorial decisions across our website and mobile application.
1. Accuracy and Verification
Accuracy is our highest priority. Every piece of content undergoes a structured editorial review process.
- Primary Sourcing: We prioritize information from official statements, government releases, verified documents, and direct on-ground reporting.
- Editorial Verification: All news cards and articles are reviewed and verified by human editors before publication and API distribution to our app.
- Hyper-Local Confirmation: For Block and Panchayat-level news, we cross-check information with reliable local contacts and sources to ensure grassroots-level authenticity.
- No Unverified Claims: We do not publish rumors, unverified social media content, or speculative information.
2. Impartiality and Fair Reporting
We are committed to neutral and balanced reporting.
- We clearly separate news reporting from opinions or commentary.
- We aim to present multiple viewpoints, especially in matters involving public interest, governance, or community-sensitive topics.
- Headlines and visuals are designed to inform—not to sensationalize.
3. Corrections and Updates
Accountability is central to our editorial integrity.
- If a factual error is identified, it is corrected promptly on our website:
https://sachchasamachar.com - Since our platform operates via API integration, corrections made on the website are automatically reflected in the mobile application.
- Major corrections may include a clarification note within the article for transparency.
Users may report inaccuracies by contacting us at:
sachchasamachardesk@gmail.com
4. Editorial Independence and Ethics
Sachcha Samachar operates as an independent digital news platform.
- No Political Affiliation: We are not affiliated with any political party, organization, or government entity.
- Advertising Transparency: Advertisements and sponsored content (if any) are clearly labeled and kept separate from editorial content.
- Conflict of Interest Policy: Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or external stakeholders.
5. Content Moderation and Community Standards
To maintain a respectful news environment:
- We prohibit hate speech, communal incitement, misinformation, harassment, or defamatory content.
- User-generated content (if enabled) is monitored and may be removed if it violates our guidelines.
- Repeated violations may result in access restrictions.
6. Use of Technology and Human Oversight
While we use technical systems such as API integration and Firebase notifications for content delivery:
- Editorial decisions are always made by qualified human editors.
- Automation is used only for distribution—not for independent editorial judgment.
