1. Our Commitment to Factual Accuracy
At Satyapaksh, we believe that factual accuracy is the foundation of responsible journalism. Our mission is to provide readers with reliable, clear, and informative news while maintaining transparency and accountability.
As a Hindi digital news website founded by Sachin Salunke, Satyapaksh aims to follow responsible journalistic practices and verify information before publishing it.
We recognize that inaccurate information can mislead readers and negatively affect individuals and communities. Therefore, we strive to examine facts carefully and correct errors whenever they are identified.
2. Verification of News and Information
Before publishing a news report, we aim to verify the key facts using available and credible sources.
Depending on the nature of the story, our verification process may include:
- Reviewing official statements, documents, and announcements.
- Consulting government websites and authorized institutional sources.
- Comparing information across multiple credible news sources.
- Checking dates, locations, names, figures, and other relevant details.
- Contacting concerned individuals or organizations for clarification when appropriate.
- Reviewing supporting photographs, videos, and documents where available.
The verification required may vary according to the subject, urgency, and complexity of the news report.
3. Sources of Information
Satyapaksh may obtain information from a variety of sources, including:
- Government departments and official websites.
- Press releases and official announcements.
- Interviews and statements from relevant individuals.
- Public records and documents.
- Credible news organizations.
- Eyewitness accounts and reader submissions.
- Research reports and other relevant publications.
We aim to assess the credibility, relevance, and reliability of information before relying on it.
Information received through social media, messaging platforms, anonymous sources, or user submissions is not automatically considered verified. Such information should be independently checked before being presented as established fact.
4. Verification of Viral News and Social Media Claims
Social media posts, viral videos, forwarded messages, and trending claims can spread inaccurate or misleading information.
When reporting on such material, Satyapaksh aims to verify the original source, date, location, and context wherever possible.
Our checks may include comparing the claim with official statements, examining available original material, and consulting credible independent sources.
We aim to distinguish between verified facts, unconfirmed claims, and information that cannot be independently established.
A claim’s popularity or widespread circulation does not, by itself, establish its accuracy.
5. Verification of Photographs and Videos
Photographs and videos can sometimes be old, edited, miscaptioned, or presented without the necessary context.
Where relevant, Satyapaksh aims to examine available information about the origin and context of visual material before using it in a news report.
This may include checking publication dates, identifying the original source, comparing visible details with other available evidence, and examining whether the accompanying description is supported by the material.
If the authenticity or context of a photograph or video cannot be established, we aim to avoid presenting it as conclusive evidence.
6. Use of Official Sources
Official sources can provide important information about government decisions, recruitment, examinations, results, public welfare schemes, and administrative announcements.
When reporting such matters, we encourage readers to consult the relevant official website or authorized department for the latest details.
Official statements are valuable sources, but they may represent the position of the issuing authority. Where a story requires independent scrutiny or includes disputed claims, we aim to seek additional context and relevant responses where reasonably possible.
7. Reporting Allegations and Disputed Claims
When reporting allegations, accusations, or disputed statements, Satyapaksh aims to distinguish clearly between an allegation and an established fact.
We seek to attribute claims to their sources, provide relevant context, and avoid presenting unproven accusations as confirmed conclusions.
Where appropriate, we aim to seek a response from the person or organization concerned