Fact-Checking Policy

At New Urban India, we are dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and trustworthy news to our readers. Our Fact-Checking Policy outlines the rigorous steps we take to ensure the integrity of our content and maintain the trust of our audience. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and journalistic excellence in all our reporting.

Our Commitment to Accuracy

  1. Rigorous Verification: New Urban India strives to publish accurate information across all its content. We approach claims with skepticism, question assumptions, and challenge conventional wisdom to ensure our reporting is well-founded.
  2. Due Accuracy: We aim for accuracy that is appropriate to the nature and subject of our content. This means our reporting is well-sourced, evidence-based, and corroborated, with any limitations or constraints clearly acknowledged.
  3. Transparency: We are honest about what we know and don’t know, avoiding unfounded speculation. Our content is grounded in verifiable evidence, and we attribute sources for claims that cannot be independently confirmed.
  4. No Plagiarism or Distortion: Our journalists adhere to strict ethical standards, never deliberately plagiarizing or distorting facts, context, or visual information.
  5. Independent Verification: We seek independent sources to verify claims, especially those made by public officials or individuals with agendas beyond reporting the truth. Uncorroborated claims, allegations, or facts are clearly attributed to their source.
  6. Commitment to Corrections: New Urban India stands by the accuracy of its published content. If inaccuracies are identified, we correct them promptly, clearly, and appropriately to maintain trust and avoid misleading our audience.
  7. Reader Feedback: We provide opportunities for our readers to report inaccuracies through our “Suggest a Correction” section at the end of each article or by contacting our editorial team directly.
  8. Fact-Checking Process: Our journalists are responsible for reporting, writing, and fact-checking stories. Articles undergo review by one or more editors, with the level of scrutiny depending on the complexity, sensitivity, or urgency of the content.

Correction Policies

While New Urban India strives for excellence and accuracy, we acknowledge that errors may occur. When they do, we take responsibility for correcting them promptly and transparently to prevent the spread of incorrect information. Below are the steps we follow to ensure accuracy and accountability:

For Readers

If you identify an error in our content, please report it immediately to our Editor-in-Chief, Priya Sharma, using the following methods:

  • Email: newurbanindia@gmail.com
    Subject: Correction Needed
  • ‘Suggest a Correction’ Section: Available at the bottom of each article or web story on our website.

When submitting a correction, please include:

  • The specific error and where it appeared (e.g., article title, publication date, online or print).
  • The correct information, along with a credible source (e.g., official documents, meeting minutes) if applicable.
  • Your name and contact information (phone number or email) for follow-up.

Readers can expect a response from the Editor-in-Chief, who may contact you for clarification or additional details. Submitting a correction triggers an investigation, but it does not guarantee that a correction will be issued.

For New Urban India

Upon receiving a correction request, our Editor-in-Chief will:

  • Investigate the error using the provided information, reporter’s notes, recordings, or other reliable sources.
  • Verify the inaccuracy and determine the appropriate action.

If an error is confirmed, we will issue corrections across all platforms where the incorrect information was published:

  • Website: The article will be updated with an editor’s note at the bottom, detailing the error, the correction, and the date of the update.
  • Social Media: If the incorrect information was shared on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, we will post a link to the corrected article, clearly noting the correction.
  • Print (if applicable): Corrections will appear in the next published issue, clearly stating the original error, the corrected information, and the article’s publication details.

Once the correction is made, the Editor-in-Chief will inform the reader who submitted the request, outlining the steps taken to address the error.

Additional Correction Practices

  • Reader Comments: Errors reported via article comments are reviewed and addressed by our community engagement team.
  • No Blame Attribution: We do not single out individual reporters or editors for errors, focusing instead on correcting the content as a team.
  • Take-Down Requests: New Urban India does not entertain take-down requests for published content. Instead, we investigate claims of inaccuracy and issue corrections or follow-up stories as needed.
  • AI-Assisted Corrections: We may use AI tools to assist with content modification and fact-checking, ensuring swift and accurate updates while maintaining editorial oversight.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or correction requests regarding our content or Fact-Checking Policy, please contact:

At New Urban India, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity. Our Fact-Checking Policy reflects our dedication to delivering accurate, transparent, and trustworthy news to our readers. We value your feedback and trust in helping us maintain these standards.