Fact-Checking Policy
हर न्यूज़ would like to inform you about the care and caution that We take to ensure due accuracy of Our content, which is addressed by Our Fact-Checking Policy.
Due Accuracy in all Our Content
For any journalistic platform, the trust of its audience is the most important aspect. Trust can only be gained and sustained based on accurate, fair, and balanced reporting. It is essential that We remain committed to attaining due accuracy in all Our content to the extent possible. Our understanding of ‘due accuracy’ is that accuracy is not just of the requisite standard but also satisfactory in essence. Factors such as the subject and nature of the information being provided, the expectations of the audience, etc., are also taken into consideration by Us in pursuit of due accuracy. We strive to provide the most accurate account, corroborated by the direct stakeholders of the news in every single news report. We investigate claims with skepticism, question assumptions, and challenge conventional wisdom. We acknowledge areas of uncertainty, which will always exist despite Our best efforts to resolve them. However, the stringency required to fact-check information on soft and hard stories may differ. For example, sources required for a positive story on NGO work would differ from those for an investigative story.
We adhere to the following guidelines to ensure due accuracy in Our content:
- We ensure that any broadcast by Us is derived from a reliable source, based on concrete and corroborated evidence. In the absence of direct sources, We attribute stories to the platform from where they are sourced.
- We endeavor to verify claims or allegations or information attributed to public authorities or those with a cause beyond merely giving an account of the event’s truthfulness. Therefore, We qualify and call out such information, including claims or allegations, which We are unable to corroborate.
- We stand by the information We publish and deem it to be accurate. If proven otherwise, We change the news item/information as swiftly as reasonably possible and inform Our readers of the changes made in such news item/information.
- We ensure that a fair opportunity is given to the public to report any inaccuracies or errors on Our website via the “Suggest A Correction” segment that is provided at the end of all Our reportage on https://harnews.in/.
Sourcing Information for Our Content
We follow the given guidelines to source information accurately:
- Verify each piece of information with at least two sources.
- Ensure the credibility of a single source through corroboration.
- Look for documentary evidence whenever possible, instead of solely relying on a human source.
- Clearly explain the method of data collection and interpretation in the case of surveys, and convey any inconsistencies to the audience.
- Aim for accuracy at the first instance rather than addressing doubts later.
- Always engage with stakeholders of the news, and explain the use of anonymous sources when necessary.
- Share information about sources with Our editors, enabling them to assess its appropriateness for use.
User-Generated Content
User-generated content poses inherent challenges. We do not assume the material shared with Us is accurate and take steps to verify its veracity. We follow these guidelines:
- Check the reliability of internet sources.
- Distinguish fact from rumor, particularly in material from social media, where distortions can spread quickly.
- Apply additional scrutiny to material from social media or internet sources used to corroborate a fact, and call out all material not gathered by Us.
If you require more information or have any questions about our fact-checking policy, feel free to contact us by email at info.harnews@gmail.com.
