Editorial Ethics Policy – Raj Express
Effective Date: 13 August 2025
At Raj Express, our mission is to deliver news and opinions with truth, courage, and finesse—as reflected in our tagline “Sach Kehne Ka Sahas Aur Salika”. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical journalism, ensuring that our readers receive credible, balanced, and transparent information.
1. Accuracy and Fairness
- We strive to ensure that every story is factually accurate, verified from reliable sources, and free from distortion.
- Headlines, captions, and visuals must accurately reflect the content of the report.
- If errors are discovered, they will be corrected promptly and transparently.
2. Independence and Impartiality
- Our editorial decisions are free from political, commercial, or personal influence.
- Journalists must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential bias.
- We do not accept payments, gifts, or favors that could compromise our editorial integrity.
3. Accountability and Transparency
- We take full responsibility for the content we publish.
- We welcome constructive criticism and reader feedback to improve our work.
- When necessary, we will issue clarifications, retractions, or apologies.
4. Respect for Privacy
- We respect the privacy of individuals and avoid intrusive coverage unless it is in the public interest.
- We will not publish personal information without consent unless justified for public awareness.
5. Avoidance of Hate Speech and Discrimination
- We do not publish content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination based on religion, caste, gender, ethnicity, or other identity factors.
- We are committed to fostering unity, understanding, and respect within our readership.
6. Source Protection
- We safeguard the confidentiality of our sources when anonymity is requested and ethically justified.
- We verify information from anonymous sources through additional corroboration.
7. Plagiarism and Copyright
- We strictly prohibit plagiarism and copyright infringement.
- Proper attribution is mandatory when using content from other sources, in line with our Plagiarism Policy.
8. Editorial Independence in Advertising
- Advertisements and sponsored content are clearly distinguished from editorial material.
- Editorial decisions will not be influenced by advertisers or sponsors.
9. Social Media Conduct
- Journalists representing Raj Express on social media must uphold the same ethical standards as in our publications.
- Opinions shared on personal accounts should not compromise the credibility of our newsroom.
10. Commitment to Public Interest
- We prioritize stories that serve the greater good and contribute positively to society.
- Sensationalism will be avoided in favor of meaningful, relevant reporting.
