Editorial Policy

Effective Date: 08/07/2025

Welcome to The Mooknayak Updates (https://themooknayak.co.in).

Our mission is to deliver accurate, fair, and impactful journalism that informs and empowers our readers. This Editorial Policy explains our guiding principles, standards, and commitments as a responsible news organization.

Our Mission and Values

The Mooknayak Updates is dedicated to:
✅ Providing credible and fact-based news and analysis
✅ Giving voice to marginalized and underrepresented communities
✅ Promoting transparency, accountability, and social justice
✅ Supporting informed public debate on Indian politics, government schemes, human-interest stories, education, and technology

We believe that journalism serves the public good, and we approach our work with integrity, rigor, and respect for our audience.

Editorial Independence

  • We maintain strict editorial independence from advertisers, sponsors, political parties, and other interest groups.
  • Our coverage decisions are based solely on editorial merit and public interest.
  • No advertiser, sponsor, or partner has influence over our reporting, topics, or conclusions.

Accuracy and Verification

  • We are committed to accuracy and fairness in every story we publish.
  • Our journalists verify facts using credible, multiple sources wherever possible.
  • We attribute information transparently and avoid spreading unverified claims.
  • We correct errors promptly and clearly (see our Fact-Checking Policy for details).

Fairness and Balance

  • We strive to represent multiple perspectives on complex issues.
  • When reporting on contentious topics, we seek out diverse voices, including those most affected.
  • We aim to avoid bias or sensationalism and present information in context.

Editorial Process

  • Stories are assigned, researched, written, and edited according to professional journalistic standards.
  • Our editorial team reviews stories for accuracy, clarity, tone, and fairness before publication.
  • Major investigations or sensitive reports receive additional editorial scrutiny.

Opinion and Analysis

  • Opinion articles and editorials are clearly labeled as such.
  • We provide space for diverse viewpoints while maintaining our commitment to respect and civility.
  • Opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect the views of The Mooknayak Updates as an organization.

Corrections and Updates

  • We are transparent about errors.
  • If we discover inaccuracies, we correct them as quickly as possible.
  • Substantial corrections are noted on the article page to maintain reader trust.
  • Readers are encouraged to report errors by contacting us at rajanchaudhary371@gmail.com.

Coverage of Sensitive Issues

  • We approach sensitive topics (violence, crime, human rights, marginalized communities) with care and responsibility.
  • We avoid unnecessary graphic detail or sensationalism.
  • We respect the privacy and dignity of subjects, especially vulnerable individuals.

Use of AI and Automation

  • While we may use AI tools for editing, summarizing, or translation support, all editorial decisions and final content are reviewed and approved by human editors.
  • We do not publish AI-generated news stories without editorial oversight.

Advertising and Sponsored Content

  • Advertising on The Mooknayak Updates does not influence our editorial decisions.
  • Sponsored content or native advertising is clearly labeled to distinguish it from editorial content.
  • We comply with all relevant advertising guidelines, including Google AdSense policies.

User-Generated Content and Comments

  • We welcome reader engagement through comments and submissions.
  • We moderate user content to maintain respectful, constructive discussion.
  • We reserve the right to remove content that is offensive, defamatory, spammy, or violates our guidelines.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Editorial Policy to reflect evolving standards or practices.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage readers to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

We value your feedback and questions about our editorial standards.

📧 Email: rajanchaudhary371@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 9140668609
🌐 Website: https://themooknayak.co.in

Thank you for trusting The Mooknayak Updates. We are committed to delivering journalism that serves the public interest with integrity and transparency.