📜 DNPA Code of Ethics
At TimesVaani, we are committed to ethical journalism and responsible reporting. As a digital news platform, we voluntarily adhere to the Code of Ethics laid down by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) and in accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 issued by the Government of India.
🔍 Our Core Principles
We are guided by the following principles in all our journalistic work:
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Accuracy & Fairness
We strive to present news that is factual, verified, and unbiased. Every effort is made to confirm the truth before publishing, and corrections are issued if needed. -
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are made without external influence, political pressure, or commercial interests. -
Transparency
Sponsored or paid content is clearly marked. We do not mislead our audience by presenting advertising as editorial content. -
Respect for Privacy
We respect the personal privacy of individuals and avoid sensationalism or the publication of content that may cause unwarranted harm or distress. -
No Hate Speech or Fake News
We do not promote hate speech, discrimination, or false and misleading news. Our platform is a space for informed discussion, not division. -
Right to Reply
We believe in balanced reporting and offer individuals or organizations the right to respond when they are the subject of critical coverage.
📌 Grievance Redressal
As per the IT Rules, 2021, TimesVaani has appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns related to our content.
Grievance Officer:
Name: (To be filled)
Email: info@timesvaani.com
Response Time: Within 15 days from the date of complaint
📝 Compliance Statement
By displaying this Code, we declare our commitment to upholding high standards of digital journalism and maintaining the trust of our readers.
We also confirm that TimesVaani is in the process of registering with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, if and when applicable under Indian law.