Editorial Policy

Effective Date: 25-May-2025
Last Updated: 25-May-2025

At Bundeli Times (https://bundelitimes.in), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and independence. This Editorial Policy outlines our approach to news reporting, content creation, fact-checking, and ethical practices.

📌 1. Core Values

Our editorial operations are based on the following values:

• 🟢 Truth & Accuracy

• 🟢 Fairness & Impartiality

• 🟢 Accountability

• 🟢 Public Interest

• 🟢 Respect for Law and Rights

We do not publish fake news, paid propaganda, or politically motivated narratives.

📌 2. Editorial Independence

Bundeli Times functions as an independent media platform. Our editorial decisions are made without interference from advertisers, political parties, or corporate entities.

Our content is created with public interest as the top priority, especially focusing on underreported areas like Bundelkhand and rural Madhya Pradesh/Uttar Pradesh.

📌 3. News Selection & Prioritization

We aim to:

• Prioritize ground realities, not just viral headlines

• Give space to local voices, small-town issues, and youth perspectives

• Cover both breaking news and in-depth stories

• Promote social harmony, awareness, and education

📌 4. Fact-Checking and Corrections

Our team follows a strict fact-checking process before publishing any article. We verify data from:

• Government portals and press releases

• Accredited journalists and field reports

• Reliable public databases

• Subject experts, when needed

If a factual error is found, we promptly correct it and clearly mention updates in the article.

📌 5. Authorship & Sources

We ensure all articles carry clear authorship. Anonymous sources are only used when:

• The information is of significant public interest

• The source’s identity is protected for safety reasons

• The information can be verified by supporting evidence

We give credit for images, quotes, and third-party materials where due.

📌 6. Opinion vs News

Bundeli Times distinguishes between:

• News Reports – fact-based, unbiased reporting

• Opinion Pieces – personal views, commentary, or editorial standpoints

Opinions are clearly marked and do not reflect the official position of Bundeli Times unless stated.

📌 7. User-Generated Content

We may allow readers to submit guest articles, village news, or opinion pieces. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure they meet our standards.

📌 8. Ethical Conduct

We follow the guidelines of:

• Press Council of India (PCI)

• Information Technology Rules, 2021

• Journalistic Code of Ethics

We avoid hate speech, inflammatory content, caste/religious bias, or content that promotes violence or misinformation.

📌 9. Editorial Contact

For concerns about content, factual accuracy, or ethical queries, please reach out to our editorial team:

📧 editor@bundelitimes.in
📍 Bundeli Times Office, Madhya Pradesh, India

Bundeli Times – Journalism with Responsibility, Regional Voice with Integrity.