Effective Date: June 13, 2025
At Mission Ki Awaaz, we are committed to combating misinformation and providing our readers with accurate, reliable, and well‑researched journalism. Our Fact‑Checking Policy outlines the steps we take to verify information and correct any inaccuracies.
1. Why We Fact‑Check
- To uphold our mission of truthful journalism, particularly in an era where misinformation spreads rapidly.
- To ensure that our audience can trust the information they read on our site.
- To promote transparency and accountability in public discourse.
2. What We Fact‑Check
We prioritize verification of:
- Viral claims circulating on social media or messaging platforms.
- Statements and statistics made by public officials or institutions.
- Health, science, and policy-related news that impacts public welfare.
- Potentially false rumors or controversies that gain traction online.
3. Our Fact‑Checking Process
a. Verification of Sources
We cross-check every claim against credible sources such as:
- Government documents and official data.
- Academic studies and peer-reviewed reports.
- Expert interviews or official spokesperson statements.
b. Cross‑Referencing
Multiple independent sources are consulted to authenticate facts and identify discrepancies.
c. Expert Review
For complex topics, we consult domain experts to validate our findings.
d. Documentation
We record our sources and notes to maintain accountability and allow readers to verify our work.
4. Publishing a Fact‑Check
Each fact-checked story clearly states its purpose:
- Claim Assessment: We label statements as ‘True’, ‘False’, ‘Misleading’, or ‘Unverified’, with a short explanation.
- Evidence Summary: We provide context, data sources, and reasoning behind our conclusion.
- Links & Citations: All sources used in fact-checking are linked directly within the article.
- Publication Date: The fact-check includes the date of evaluation and, if relevant, the date the claim was originally made.
5. Corrections & Retractions
- If we discover any error in our fact-check, we issue a corrective update following our Correction Policy, explaining the revision and why it was necessary.
- Fact-checks are periodically reviewed and updated as new information emerges.
6. Reader Involvement
- We welcome reader-initiated fact-check requests via:
📧 Email: corrections@missionkiawaaz.com - Readers should specify:
- The claim in question
- A link or screenshot
- Any supporting context or source they are aware of
- We strive to investigate and respond within 72 hours of receiving a request.
7. Editorial Independence
Our fact-checking team operates independently of advertisers, sponsors, and external influences. Our content is driven purely by a commitment to factual accuracy and public interest.
8. Transparency & Accountability
- We maintain visible documentation of our methodology.
- We comply with recognized standards and best practices in fact-checking (e.g. the International Fact-Checking Network’s Code of Principles).
- We hold ourselves accountable and uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
📌 Last Updated: June 13, 2025