Fact-Checking Policy | MahakalTimes.com
Last Updated: October 31, 2025 At MahakalTimes.com, our foremost commitment is to accuracy, reliability, and editorial integrity. As a trusted digital news and information platform, we recognize that factual precision is essential to maintaining our readers’ confidence. This Fact-Checking Policy outlines the principles, methods, and responsibilities that guide our newsroom in ensuring the accuracy and credibility of all published content.
1. Our Approach to Fact-Checking
a. Accuracy Is Paramount
- Every claim, statement, and statistic is investigated with a critical and analytical approach.
- We verify information through cross-checking multiple credible sources before publication.
- Speculative content and unverified claims are strictly avoided.
b. Well-Sourced and Corroborated Content
- All facts are supported by verifiable, authoritative sources such as official records, government data, or expert testimony.
- Independent verification is prioritized, especially in sensitive or disputed subjects.
- When certain details cannot be fully corroborated, they are attributed transparently to the original source.
c. Ethical Reporting
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, or deliberate misrepresentation of context is not tolerated.
- Visual elements such as photographs, graphics, and videos are used ethically and never altered to mislead.
d. Transparency and Honesty
- We are open about what we know, what we do not know, and how we source our information.
- Any limitations affecting the completeness or accuracy of a story are clearly mentioned.
2. Verification Process
Our fact-checking process involves multiple layers of review and verification before content is published.
a. Primary Verification by Writers
Authors and reporters are responsible for verifying all facts, quotes, and data before submission.
b. Editorial Review
Editors review every article to confirm the authenticity, reliability, and neutrality of all cited information.
c. Senior Oversight
For sensitive or high-impact content, senior editors and subject-matter experts conduct an additional review to ensure factual and contextual accuracy.
d. Independent Source Verification
Claims made by public figures, institutions, or potentially biased entities are independently verified before inclusion in any report.
3. Correction Protocol
Despite rigorous verification, errors may occasionally occur. When they do, we act promptly and transparently.
How Readers Can Report Errors
If you spot an inaccuracy, please contact our editorial team using the following details: Email: contact@mahakaltimes.com Subject Line: Correction Needed Include:
- A description of the error
- The URL or article title
- Any supporting evidence or reliable source references
Our Correction Process
- Review: The editorial team investigates the claim using all relevant records, notes, and sources.
- Verification: If an error is confirmed, we update the article accordingly.
- Transparency:
- A correction note is added at the bottom of the article, detailing what was changed and when.
- In cases of significant factual corrections, updates are also shared through our official social media channels.
- Acknowledgment: The reader or source who reported the correction is notified once the issue has been resolved.
4. Commitment to Credibility and Trust
MahakalTimes.com strives to ensure that every published piece meets the highest standards of accuracy and integrity. We continually review and strengthen our editorial processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and credibility. Our audience can trust that the information on MahakalTimes.com has been verified through a rigorous, multi-layered editorial process — rooted in ethical journalism and respect for truth.
Contact Us for Corrections or Fact-Check Requests
Email: contact@mahakaltimes.com Website: www.mahakaltimes.com