Fact-Checking Policy
National Digital Dispatch (NDD) is committed to publishing accurate, verified, and reliable news. Verification is a fundamental part of our editorial process, and every reasonable effort is made to confirm information before publication.
This Fact-Checking Policy outlines the principles and practices followed by our editorial team when verifying news and information.
1. Our Commitment
We strive to ensure that all published content is based on verified information obtained from credible and reliable sources. Accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism remain central to our editorial process.
2. Verification Standards
Depending on the nature of the story, information may be verified through one or more of the following sources:
- Official government notifications, circulars, and public records
- Statements issued by authorized organizations and public authorities
- Court orders, statutory bodies, and regulatory agencies
- On-record interviews and direct communication with relevant individuals
- Reputable national and international news agencies
- Information independently gathered and verified by the NDD editorial team
Whenever reasonably practicable, significant or sensitive information is verified using multiple independent sources before publication.
3. Source Evaluation
Our editorial team assesses the credibility, relevance, and reliability of available information before publication.
Anonymous or confidential sources may be used only where disclosure could expose the source to risk or where confidentiality is necessary in the public interest. Such information is subject to additional editorial scrutiny before publication.
4. Developing News
Breaking news and developing stories may evolve as new verified information becomes available.
Where appropriate, articles are updated to reflect confirmed developments while maintaining transparency and editorial accuracy.
5. Images, Videos, and Digital Content
Where reasonably practicable, photographs, videos, documents, and other digital materials are reviewed for authenticity before publication.
User-generated content is published only after appropriate editorial review and verification to the extent reasonably possible.
6. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist with language improvement, translation, transcription, formatting, or research support.
Editorial judgment, fact verification, and publication decisions are made by human editors. AI-generated material is not published as verified news without appropriate editorial review.
7. Corrections
If a significant factual error is identified after publication, the matter is reviewed by the editorial team and corrected where appropriate in accordance with the NDD Corrections Policy.
8. Reader Feedback
Readers who believe that published content contains factual inaccuracies are encouraged to contact us through our official Contact page or the published editorial email address.
Every genuine fact-check request or correction request is reviewed by the editorial team.
9. Policy Updates
This Fact-Checking Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in editorial practices, legal requirements, or industry standards.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated revision date.
National Digital Dispatch is committed to maintaining the highest standards of verification, transparency, and editorial integrity to ensure that readers receive accurate and trustworthy information.