Effective Date: 24/02/2025

At The Ranchi News, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethics. Our goal is to deliver accurate, fair, and unbiased news while maintaining transparency and accountability in our reporting. This Ethics Policy outlines the principles and guidelines we follow in our journalism.

1. Accuracy and Fairness

  • We strive to report news with accuracy, completeness, and fairness.
  • Information is verified from multiple sources before publication.
  • If an error is discovered, we promptly correct it and acknowledge the mistake.
  • We avoid sensationalism and exaggeration in our reporting.

2. Independence and Objectivity

  • The Ranchi News maintains editorial independence and does not allow external influences to dictate our content.
  • Our journalists and editors do not accept gifts, favors, or financial incentives that could compromise their neutrality.
  • We disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise in our reporting.

3. Transparency and Accountability

  • We are open about our sources and methods when legally and ethically possible.
  • If a story involves a sensitive issue or controversial topic, we provide balanced perspectives from all relevant sides.
  • We welcome constructive feedback from readers and are responsive to concerns about accuracy and fairness.

4. Respect for Privacy

  • We respect the privacy of individuals and avoid publishing personal information unless it is of public interest.
  • We seek consent before publishing information that could harm an individual’s reputation or security.
  • In cases of victims of crimes or sensitive incidents, we follow strict ethical guidelines to prevent unnecessary distress.

5. No Hate Speech or Misinformation

  • We do not publish or promote hate speech, discrimination, or content that incites violence.
  • We actively work to combat misinformation and disinformation by fact-checking all reports.
  • Any content found to be misleading will be corrected or removed immediately.

6. Source Confidentiality

  • We protect confidential sources who provide information in the public interest.
  • Journalists are required to ensure the credibility of anonymous sources before using their information.

7. Editorial Independence from Advertisers

  • Advertisers and sponsors do not influence our editorial content.
  • Paid content or sponsored articles are clearly labeled to maintain transparency.
  • We distinguish between news reporting and opinion pieces to ensure readers understand the nature of the content.

8. Social Media and Digital Conduct

  • Our journalists and team members follow ethical guidelines while engaging on social media.
  • We do not spread or engage in fake news, rumors, or personal attacks.
  • Official social media accounts of The Ranchi News are used responsibly to share verified news and updates.

9. Reporting Sensitive Issues

  • We handle news related to violence, crimes, suicides, and sensitive topics with extreme care and responsibility.
  • We follow guidelines that prevent glorification or unnecessary details that could be harmful to society.
  • Reports on children, victims, and marginalized communities are done with empathy and ethical responsibility.

10. Commitment to Ethical Journalism

At The Ranchi News, we believe that journalism is a service to the public. We hold ourselves accountable to these ethics and expect our readers to help us maintain these standards by reporting any concerns about our content.

Contact Us

If you have any concerns regarding our ethics policy or wish to report an issue, please contact us:

📧 Email: contact@theranchinews.in