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How We fact Check

We have the following parameters for our Fact Checks which are selected by our team.
  • Importance of the story: How important is the story, and can it create a potentially dangerous situation, the likelihood of a communal riot or can it harm a community, or can it create panic in communities.
  • Tracking the source: We track the source of the claim and then cross-check with multiple sources. If a public figure or person of authority has made the claim then we reach out to them directly to confirm the claim. If there is video evidence, publicly available transcript, report or data we take a deep-dive approach to find the exact quote and context. If need be, we contact the organisation that has published the reports to understand the disclaimer.
  • Use Tools/technology: We use Google and other tools like Google Reverse Image Search to knock down and derail fake claims. We sift through reams of data and databases to support a claim or debunk a claim. If there is not enough data to take a clear stand, we say that too
  • Panel of Experts: This is often important because as a news organisation we do not claim expertise in every field. However, we have a network of experts who understand our commitment to factual accuracy and help us maintain high standards
  • Preparing a fact sheet.
  • And then a fact-based story is put out.
  • Correction Policy: Facts and truth are at the centre of Haryana Bulletin News Editorial policy, our team of journalists have broken stories on corruption at high places questioned those in power and we are fearless, unbiased and objective. We have an impeccable record as a credible media outlet. However, as a responsible Media outlet, we are open to corrections. We invite readers to write to us at hr@haryanabulletinnews.com  with a date and link to the story and we fact-check the claim and correct it. We are also one of the few organisations to have a Corrections Editor.
  • Correction Advisory: While we have been very particular about correcting the inadvertent errors right from the word go, irrespective of whether was pointed out by our readers, our network of experts, competition or by our own team members, we have recently started adding an ‘editor’s note’ at the end of stories that have been corrected. This is in the interest of transparency and in tandem with the global best practices.
  • Fact Checking Hotline: We have a Fact Check Alert number for Whats app +91-9802110050. Readers are invited to forward a new story or a message on social media that they would like to get fact-checked. They can also e-mail it at hr@haryanabulletinnews.com with the title Fact Check and our Fact Checking team will check the story and publish the truth.
  • NewsMobile is active on social media platforms like TwitterFacebook and Instagram

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