Last Updated: August 10, 2026
At Dinkar Samwad (दिनकर संवाद), we understand the importance of accurate and verified information in journalism. In the digital age, misinformation, misleading claims, manipulated content, and unverified information can spread rapidly. Our Fact Check Policy explains the principles and practices we follow when reviewing claims and information before and after publication.
Our objective is to help readers distinguish between verified information, unverified claims, opinions, and misleading or false information.
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
Dinkar Samwad is committed to responsible and fact-based journalism. We make reasonable efforts to verify important information before publishing it.
When a news story involves claims, allegations, statistics, official statements, viral content, or information circulating on social media, our editorial team may review the available evidence before presenting the information to readers.
However, no fact-checking process can guarantee that every published item will be completely free from error. When a genuine factual error is identified, we will review and correct it in accordance with our Corrections Policy.
2. What We Fact-Check
Depending on editorial relevance and public interest, we may fact-check:
- Viral claims circulating on social media.
- Statements made by public figures or organizations.
- Government-related claims and announcements.
- Images, videos, and other digital content.
- Statistics, figures, and factual assertions.
- Misleading headlines or posts.
- Claims relating to important public issues.
- News reports that contain potentially inaccurate information.
- Information submitted by readers or external sources.
We generally prioritize claims that have significant public impact or are being widely circulated.
3. Sources Used for Verification
Our fact-checking process may involve comparing claims against reliable and relevant sources, including:
- Official government websites and documents.
- Government departments and public authorities.
- Court records and official legal documents.
- Election and other official public records.
- Statements from authorized officials.
- Original reports and documents.
- Reputable news organizations and news agencies.
- Academic, scientific, or institutional sources where relevant.
- Original photographs, videos, and other available evidence.
The type of source used depends on the subject and nature of the claim being examined.
4. Verification Process
When reviewing a claim, our editorial team may follow these general steps:
Step 1 – Identify the Claim:
We determine exactly what is being claimed and whether it can be verified using available evidence.
Step 2 – Find the Original Source:
Where possible, we try to identify the original statement, post, photograph, video, document, or source from which the claim originated.
Step 3 – Check Available Evidence:
We compare the claim with official records, reliable documents, statements, data, photographs, videos, or other relevant evidence.
Step 4 – Cross-Check Information:
Where appropriate, information may be compared with multiple independent sources.
Step 5 – Determine the Finding:
Based on the available evidence, we determine whether the claim is supported, false, misleading, partially correct, or cannot currently be verified.
Step 6 – Publish With Context:
Where appropriate, we explain the evidence and context behind the fact-check so that readers can understand how the conclusion was reached.
5. Fact-Check Labels
Where suitable, Dinkar Samwad may use clear language to communicate the result of a fact-check, such as:
- True: The available evidence supports the claim.
- False: Reliable evidence contradicts the claim.
- Misleading: The claim contains some correct information but presents it in a way that may create a false or inaccurate impression.
- Partly True: Some elements of the claim are supported, while other elements are inaccurate or incomplete.
- Unverified: There is currently insufficient reliable evidence to establish whether the claim is true or false.
The exact wording may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the claim.
6. Images and Videos
Images and videos can be misleading when they are taken out of context, digitally altered, or incorrectly described.
When fact-checking visual content, we may examine available metadata, original sources, publication dates, locations, contextual information, reverse-image-search results where available, and other relevant evidence.
We do not consider an image or video genuine merely because it appears authentic.
7. Social Media Claims
Information circulating on social media is not automatically considered reliable.
When reviewing a viral social-media claim, we attempt to identify the original source and verify the information through relevant evidence. Social-media engagement, shares, likes, or comments alone do not establish the accuracy of a claim.
8. Use of Anonymous Sources
Anonymous sources may be considered when they provide relevant information that cannot reasonably be obtained through other means and when there is a legitimate reason to protect their identity.
Where possible, important claims are cross-checked with additional evidence or sources.
9. Corrections and Updates
Fact-checking is an ongoing process. If credible new evidence becomes available or a published fact-check is found to contain an error, we may update the content.
Significant factual errors may be corrected in accordance with our Corrections Policy. Where appropriate, readers may be informed that an article or fact-check has been updated.
10. Independence
Our fact-checking decisions are based on available evidence and editorial judgment. We do not intend to favor or target any political party, organization, individual, community, or commercial entity.
A claim may be fact-checked regardless of who made it, provided that the claim is editorially relevant and there is sufficient reason to examine it.
11. Opinions Are Not Facts
Opinions, commentary, predictions, satire, and subjective statements are generally different from objectively verifiable factual claims.
Where appropriate, Dinkar Samwad will distinguish between factual claims and opinions so that readers can understand the nature of the information being presented.
12. Limitations
Fact-checking depends on the quality and availability of evidence. Some claims may be impossible to conclusively verify, particularly when reliable records or primary sources are unavailable.
In such situations, we may clearly state that a claim could not be independently verified rather than presenting speculation as fact.
13. Reader Feedback and Fact-Check Requests
Readers can contact Dinkar Samwad if they believe that a published article, claim, image, video, or fact-check contains inaccurate information.
When submitting a request, please provide:
- The article or content concerned.
- The specific claim you believe is inaccurate.
- The correct information, if available.
- Relevant supporting evidence or sources.
- Your contact details, where appropriate.
All legitimate requests may be reviewed by our editorial team.
14. Contact Information
For fact-check requests, corrections, or editorial concerns, please contact:
Dinkar Samwad (दिनकर संवाद)
RNI Title No.: JHHIN/25/A1251
Address: New Amravati Colony, Near Kali Mandir, Ashirwad Bhawan, Chutia, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834001, India
Phone: 8235580789
We are committed to promoting accurate, transparent, and responsible information through our digital news platform.