Fact-Checking Policy

Our Commitment

At ST News, we are committed to publishing factual, unbiased, and responsibly sourced information. We do not compromise on editorial standards and adhere to a strict fact-checking process to ensure the accuracy and credibility of our content.

🔍 Fact-Checking Process

  1. Trusted Sources Only: We rely on official government releases, verified news agencies, public records, academic journals, and expert opinions.

  2. Cross-Verification: Every important claim or statistic is cross-checked using at least two reliable and independent sources.

  3. Context Matters: We ensure that every fact is presented in the correct context, updated regularly, and is relevant to our readers.

  4. Marking Unverified Claims: Any data or statement that cannot be fully verified is labeled as “unconfirmed” or “developing.”

  5. Corrections & Updates: In case of any factual error, we promptly issue corrections or updates with full transparency.

🧠 Originality & Editorial Integrity

  • No AI-Generated News Content: All news articles on ST News are written, edited, and reviewed by human journalists. We do not use AI tools to generate automated news stories.

  • Zero Plagiarism Policy: Every article is original and manually written. We use plagiarism detection tools to ensure 100% unique content before publishing.

  • Editorial Review: All content goes through a human editorial review process before publication.

⚖️ Legal Compliance & Ethical Publishing

  • We fully comply with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and other Indian media laws.

  • We do not publish:

    • Misinformation, fake news, or unverified viral content.

    • Content that promotes communal disharmony, hate speech, or illegal activities.

    • Sensational or misleading headlines designed to manipulate users.

  • A clear disclaimer is added wherever needed to clarify the scope or intent of the information.

  • Our team constantly monitors content to ensure it aligns with journalistic ethics and legal standards.

📩 Feedback & Grievance Redressal

We encourage readers to notify us of any factual errors or concerns. You can contact us via [email/contact form]. We respond to all genuine requests within 24–48 hours and take necessary corrective action.