Editorial Policy- News24 English

At News24, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of journalism through accuracy, credibility, and transparency. These guiding principles ensure that every article we publish meets the expectations of our readers and reflects our journalistic integrity.

Guiding Pillars

Our editorial standards are built on three foundational pillars:

1. Transparency: We clearly communicate our editorial processes, allowing readers to understand the source and reliability of the information presented.
2. Reliability: All published content is well-researched, timely, and factually accurate, fostering trust with our audience.
3. Credibility: By adhering to rigorous sourcing guidelines and ethical standards, we ensure that all content remains trustworthy, transparent, and authoritative.

Rules of Practice

To maintain our editorial integrity, we follow strict rules of practice, which ensure accuracy, fairness, and credibility:

1. Accuracy: Authors and editors must confirm that the material is well-sourced, verified, and checked for accuracy and timeliness by journalists and copy editors.
2. Credibility: Articles must mention all individuals who worked on the piece, including authors, contributors, and editors.
3. Credits: No material should be reproduced from other sources without proper credit, wherever applicable.
4. Bylines: Articles can only be bylined if the journalist has contributed significantly. Input from other sources should be appropriately credited.
5. Fairness: Balanced news coverage without bias is a core operating principle.
6. Support: Authors must not promote or endorse any person or entity unless based on the editor’s decision regarding the informational value to the audience.

Operating Principles

1. Accuracy over Speed: While timeliness is important, we prioritize accuracy. Being correct a minute later is better than rushing with errors.
2. Corrections: Mistakes are promptly corrected, with footnotes indicating amendments unless the change is minor (e.g., spelling or typographical errors).
3. Content Preservation: Published content becomes part of our permanent digital archive and is rarely unpublished. Exceptions may include:
   • Threat to national security
   • Threat to any person or entity
   • Violation of legal norms
   • Violation of editorial guidelines
   • Unmistakable errors that warrant complete removal

Editorial Team

Our editorial team consists of highly experienced professionals across diverse fields, ensuring expert review and careful attention to detail. Each editor brings specialised knowledge in their field, enhancing the accuracy and credibility of our published content.

Meet Our Senior Editors:

Ritesh Srivastava: Senior journalist with over 23 years of experience in print, television, and digital media. Ritesh is the Editor for News24 English Digital, overseeing content strategy and growth and ensuring accuracy in content published across all genres.

His daily pieces offer valuable insights on the latest news from India and the world. He has worked with well-known media organizations like Zee News, Eenadu TV Network, Hindustan Times, Newslink, and Doordarshan Lucknow. He has received awards and appreciation for his content strategy and innovative ideas News Television Awards 2016 & Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award in 2013. Read his profile.

Pramode Mallik: A veteran journalist with 30 years of experience in print, television, digital, and social media. Pramode has worked with leading outlets like Indian Express Group, ETV, NewsLink, India Today TV, BBC, Times Internet Limited & HT. He creates original, in-depth, analytical pieces on national politics, international relations, and the economy. Read his profile.

Bindiya Bhatt: A journalist with 18 years of experience, Bindiya specializes in automotive and tech news. She plays a key role in content strategy and fact-checking, bringing fresh insights into the automotive and tech sectors. Read her profile.

Eba Fatima Azeem: With 7 years of experience, Eba is passionate about entertainment and lifestyle reporting. She oversees breaking news updates through our live blog, ensuring fast-moving news is handled with accuracy. Read her profile.

Editorial Process: How We Ensure Quality

Our editorial process ensures that every piece of content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy through the following steps:

1. Story Pitching & Research

   Journalists propose stories based on current events and audience interest. Every story idea is rigorously researched, using credible sources to gather facts and information.

2. Content Creation

   Journalists write drafts focusing on clarity, balance, and relevance. We ensure unbiased and impartial reporting in every article.

3. Fact-Checking 

   Our editorial team conducts a thorough fact-checking process to verify every claim, source, and quote. Editors ensure that content aligns with our ethical guidelines and factual standards.

4. Editorial Review

   Senior editors review all content, assessing accuracy, balance, and its alignment with our editorial standards. Any unverified claims are contextualised and not presented as facts.

5. Final Approval 

   The News Desk conducts a final review before publication to ensure adherence to the highest standards of quality and integrity.

6. Post-Publication Monitoring

   We continuously monitor published content for accuracy and timeliness. Any identified errors are corrected immediately, with updates clearly communicated to readers.

Types of Content We Produce

We produce a variety of content formats to provide comprehensive coverage and engage our readers:

1. News Reports: Factual, timely news verified by our journalists and editors.
2. Analysis: In-depth insights from domain experts.
3. Explainers: Simplifying complex topics for our audience.
4. Listicles: Quick, digestible reads for on-the-go consumption.
5. Opinions: Perspectives from industry leaders and in-house experts.
6. Special Features: Exclusive interviews and in-depth reports.
7. Reviews: Critical evaluations of events, films, literature, tech, automotive and more.
8. Fact-Checks: Investigations to dispel misinformation and viral claims.
9. Photo Galleries: Visual storytelling through powerful imagery.
10. Live Blogs: Real-time updates during major events such as elections, sports matches, and tech and automotive conferences.

Commitment to Accuracy

Accuracy is paramount at News24. Our commitment includes:

1. Proper Sourcing: Articles must clearly cite their sources, including authors, contributors, and editors.
2. Contextual Reporting: Unverified claims are carefully contextualised and never presented as facts.
3. Corrections: We promptly correct mistakes and transparently communicate updates to our readers.

Accountability and Integrity

We hold ourselves accountable for all content published on News24 English Digital. We adhere to strict ethical standards, avoiding personal biases or conflicts of interest. Should errors occur, we promptly correct them, ensuring transparency and honesty with our audience.

Unbiased Reporting

Our editorial team is dedicated to impartial reporting. We foster an environment that values diverse perspectives, ensuring that personal beliefs or national identities do not influence the accuracy of our reporting.

Feedback Mechanism

We encourage our readers to provide feedback via the “Letter to the Editor” mechanism. This allows readers to share suggestions, raise concerns, or express their thoughts on our content. Feedback is reviewed by our editorial team and may inform future editorial decisions. Readers can contact us at editor@bagconvergence.in

By providing regular feedback, comments, and ideas, readers play a vital role in helping us improve our journalistic practices. Each letter is carefully reviewed by our editorial team, and where relevant, these suggestions may influence editorial decisions or be addressed through a published response.