Editorial policy

Editorial Policy – Telugunews.today

Last Updated: 12 November 2026

Telugunews.today is committed to responsible Telugu journalism and informative publishing.

Our editorial standards guide how content is selected, researched, written, reviewed and updated.

1. Accuracy and Verification

We aim to verify information before publication using reliable sources, official statements, documents and credible reporting.

Important claims should be supported by appropriate evidence.

2. Source Transparency

Where appropriate, articles should identify information sources and link to original documents, official announcements or relevant references.

Anonymous sources should be used only when there is a legitimate editorial reason and information can be appropriately verified.

3. Original Content

We encourage original reporting, independent research, meaningful analysis and useful information for Telugu readers.

We do not intentionally publish copied articles or rewrite other publishers' content merely to generate search traffic.

4. Author Identification

Articles should display the name of the responsible author, reporter or editorial team wherever appropriate.

Author pages should provide accurate professional and editorial information.

5. Publication Dates

Articles should display their original publication date and, when materially updated, their updated date.

We do not intentionally change publication dates merely to make old articles appear new.

6. Headlines and Images

Headlines must accurately represent the article.

We do not intentionally use misleading headlines, manipulated photographs or unrelated images to attract clicks.

Illustrative, generated or file photographs should be identified where their presentation could otherwise mislead readers.

7. Political and Sensitive Reporting

Political, communal, social and other sensitive subjects should be covered responsibly.

We aim to distinguish verified facts from allegations, claims, opinions and political statements.

8. AI-Assisted Content

Artificial intelligence tools may assist with research, translation, editing or content preparation.

AI-assisted material must receive appropriate human editorial review before publication.

We do not knowingly publish fabricated quotations, invented sources or unverified AI-generated claims.

9. Sponsored Content

Sponsored articles and paid promotions must be clearly distinguished from independent editorial content.

Advertisers do not automatically control editorial decisions.

10. Ethical Journalism

We do not support:

• Deliberate misinformation.

• Fabricated news.

• Plagiarism.

• Misleading quotations.

• Hate speech.

• Intentional defamation.

• Manipulated media presented as genuine.

• Unnecessary invasion of personal privacy.

11. Accountability

Readers may report factual errors, misleading information or ethical concerns by emailing contact@telugunews.today.

We review legitimate concerns and make appropriate corrections.