Editorial Policy

Global India Broadcast News (GIBN Network)

At Global India Broadcast News (GIBN), our Editorial Policy defines the principles, standards, and practices that guide our journalism.
We are committed to accuracy, fairness, independence, transparency, and public-interest reporting across all our coverage.

1. Editorial Independence

Global India Broadcast News operates with full editorial independence.

All editorial decisions are taken solely by our editorial team
News coverage is not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, political parties, governments, corporations, or external pressure groups
Commercial, promotional, or business considerations never override editorial judgment

Our primary responsibility is to our readers and the wider public.

2. Accuracy & Verification

Accuracy is the foundation of our journalism.

All information is verified before publication using credible and reliable sources
Facts are cross-checked with official records, primary documents, authoritative statements, or on-record sources wherever possible
Headlines, images, videos, and captions must accurately reflect the context and substance of the story
When new facts emerge after publication, articles are updated promptly and transparently

3. Fairness, Balance & Impartiality

We strive to report news in a fair, balanced, and impartial manner.

Relevant viewpoints are included when stories involve differing perspectives
No individual, community, or organization is unfairly misrepresented
Opinion, analysis, and commentary are clearly distinguished from factual news reporting

4. Sources & Attribution

GIBN uses information from:

Official sources and public records
On-ground reporting and interviews
Verified statements and reputable news agencies

Anonymous sources are used only when necessary and when the information is clearly in the public interest.
All such cases require editorial approval.

Proper attribution is provided whenever third-party information, data, or material is used.

5. Corrections & Clarifications

We believe accountability is central to credible journalism.

Errors are corrected promptly once identified and verified
Significant corrections are clearly stated at the end of the article
Clarifications are added where information may have been misunderstood

For detailed procedures, readers are advised to refer to our Corrections Policy.

6. Sponsored Content & Advertising

Sponsored, branded, or promotional content is clearly labeled
Advertising does not influence editorial coverage
Native or paid content is visually and textually differentiated from news articles

Readers are always able to distinguish editorial content from advertising.

7. Originality & Plagiarism

Global India Broadcast News follows a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.

All content published is original or properly credited
Republishing or copying content without attribution is strictly prohibited
AI-assisted tools, if used, are subject to editorial oversight to ensure originality, accuracy, and responsible use

8. Ethical Journalism Standards

Our journalists adhere to established ethical standards, including:

Respect for privacy and human dignity
Avoidance of hate speech, misinformation, and sensationalism
Responsible reporting on children, victims, and sensitive issues
Compliance with applicable laws and journalistic norms

9. User-Generated Content

Where comments or user-submitted content are enabled:

Content must comply with community and legal standards
Material that is abusive, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful may be moderated or removed
User-generated content does not represent the editorial views of GIBN

10. Editorial Accountability

The editorial team of Global India Broadcast News is accountable to its readers.

Feedback, corrections, or editorial concerns can be shared through our Contact Us page or official communication channels.
We regularly review our editorial practices to maintain accuracy, transparency, and public trust.