Last Updated: July 30, 2026
At The Instant India, accuracy is the foundation of our journalism. We are committed to identifying, verifying, and correcting misinformation, misleading claims, manipulated content, and factual inaccuracies. This Fact Check Policy explains how we review information and publish fact-check content.
1. Our Commitment
We aim to:
– Verify factual claims before publication whenever possible
– Investigate viral or disputed claims that may affect public understanding
– Provide evidence-based conclusions
– Correct inaccuracies promptly and transparently
– Maintain editorial independence throughout the fact-checking process
2. What We Fact-Check
We may fact-check:
– Statements made by public officials and political leaders
– Viral social media posts
– Images, videos, and audio content
– Public policy claims
– Health, science, technology, and economic claims
– Election-related information
– Breaking news claims circulating online
We prioritize claims that are widely shared, potentially harmful, or significant to the public interest.
3. Verification Process
Our fact-checking process may include:
– Reviewing official documents and government records
– Consulting primary sources
– Examining public databases and credible research
– Contacting relevant authorities or experts
– Verifying dates, locations, and contextual details
– Checking visual content for manipulation, alteration, or misrepresentation
– Comparing claims with established evidence
Whenever possible, we rely on original and publicly verifiable sources.
4. Fact-Check Ratings
We may use clear editorial conclusions such as:
– True
– Mostly True
– Partly True
– Misleading
– False
– Unverified
The rating reflects the evidence available at the time of publication.
5. Use of Sources
We prefer transparent and attributable sources. Anonymous sources are used only when necessary and when their credibility can be independently assessed by our editorial team.
Links to supporting evidence may be provided where appropriate.
6. Visual Verification
For images and videos, we may examine:
– Original upload history
– Metadata when available
– Reverse image search results
– Geolocation and visual landmarks
– Editing inconsistencies
– Source authenticity
We avoid drawing conclusions when evidence is insufficient.
7. Corrections and Updates
If new evidence emerges after publication, we will update the fact-check accordingly. Significant corrections will be clearly indicated within the article.
Readers who identify a possible error are encouraged to contact us.
8. Editorial Independence
Fact-checks are conducted independently of advertisers, sponsors, political groups, government agencies, or commercial interests. No external party can approve, alter, or suppress our fact-check findings.
9. AI and Fact-Checking
AI-assisted tools may be used for research support, language assistance, or workflow efficiency. Final verification, editorial judgment, and publication decisions are made by human editors.
10. Reader Submissions
Readers may submit claims, screenshots, links, videos, or other materials for review. Submission does not guarantee publication, but all credible requests may be considered by our editorial team.
11. Transparency
Each fact-check article should clearly identify:
– The claim being examined
– The source of the claim
– The evidence reviewed
– The methodology used
– The editorial conclusion
12. Contact Us
To report misinformation, request a fact-check, or notify us of a possible error, please contact:
The Instant India
Email: newsinstantindia@gmail.com
Website: https://theinstantindia.com