Effective Date: August 2026
At Azadi News, we are committed to independent, accurate, responsible and public-interest journalism. Our editorial work aims to provide readers with reliable information, meaningful context and clear reporting from Bihar, India and around the world.
Our editorial decisions are guided by accuracy, fairness, transparency, accountability and respect for the public interest.
1. Accuracy and Verification
We make reasonable efforts to verify information before publication. Facts, figures, names, dates, locations and other important details are checked against reliable sources whenever possible.
When information cannot be independently verified, we make that limitation clear to readers rather than presenting unverified information as established fact.
2. Independent Journalism
Azadi News maintains editorial independence from political parties, governments, businesses, advertisers and other external interests.
Editorial decisions are based on the news value and public interest of a story, not on political or commercial pressure.
3. Sources and Attribution
We use credible and relevant sources for our reporting. Statements, allegations and claims made by political parties, public officials, organisations or individuals are appropriately attributed.
We distinguish between:
- Verified facts
- Statements and claims
- Allegations
- Opinions
- Analysis
Anonymous sources may be used when the information is of significant public interest and there is a legitimate reason to protect the source’s identity.
4. Originality and Editorial Value
Azadi News aims to publish original, reader-focused journalism rather than simply reproducing material from other publications.
When information is obtained from agencies, official statements, documents, interviews or other sources, our editorial team may independently verify, contextualise and edit the material before publication.
We do not intentionally present another publication’s reporting as our own original reporting.
5. Corrections and Updates
If we identify a factual error, we seek to correct it promptly and transparently.
Minor errors that do not affect the meaning of a story may be corrected without a separate correction notice. Significant factual errors may be accompanied by a correction note.
When a published story is materially updated, we may display an Updated date or editorial update note where appropriate.
Details of our correction process are available in our Corrections Policy.
6. Headlines
Headlines should accurately represent the content of an article.
We avoid deliberately misleading, exaggerated or deceptive headlines and do not use clickbait that materially misrepresents a story.
7. Political and Public Affairs Coverage
Political claims and statements are reported with appropriate attribution.
Azadi News does not treat an allegation as an established fact. Where competing claims exist, we seek to provide relevant responses or context when reasonably available.
Our coverage of political parties, governments and public officials is based on news value and public interest rather than political affiliation.
8. Ground Reporting
Ground reports are expected to reflect information gathered from the field, including direct observation, interviews, documents or other verifiable material where applicable.
We do not fabricate eyewitness accounts, quotes, locations, events or sources.
9. Use of Images and Other Media
We aim to use images, videos and other media responsibly and lawfully.
Where required, appropriate attribution or credit is provided. We do not knowingly present copyrighted material as our own.
AI-generated or illustrative images, where used, should not be presented as genuine photographs of real events.
10. Artificial Intelligence
AI tools may be used as editorial assistance for tasks such as research support, drafting, translation, formatting, summarisation or other production processes.
However, AI-generated material is subject to human editorial review before publication.
We do not knowingly publish fabricated facts, quotations, sources or events generated by AI.
11. Privacy and Personal Information
We respect the privacy of individuals and avoid publishing unnecessary personal information.
Particular care is taken with information involving children, victims, vulnerable individuals and people who are not public figures.
Our handling of personal information is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
12. Conflicts of Interest
Members of the editorial team should disclose relevant conflicts of interest where they could affect the credibility or independence of coverage.
Editorial decisions should not be influenced by personal, political or commercial interests.
13. Advertising and Editorial Content
Advertising and sponsored material should remain distinguishable from independent editorial content.
Advertisers and commercial partners do not determine our editorial decisions or the conclusions of our journalism.
14. Reader Feedback
We welcome corrections, feedback, additional information and story suggestions from readers.
Information submitted by readers may be reviewed and independently verified before being used in editorial coverage.
15. Accountability
Azadi News takes responsibility for the journalism it publishes. When we make significant mistakes, we aim to acknowledge and correct them transparently.
Our editorial standards may evolve as journalism practices, technology and the needs of our readers change.
Our Commitment
Azadi News is committed to journalism that is accurate, independent, transparent and accountable. Our aim is not merely to report what happened, but to help readers understand the facts, context and significance of the stories that matter.
Azadi News — Beyond the Headlines.