Fact Checking Policy

Sri Srimanta Pradhan News Network (SSPNN)
Website: sspnn.com

Sri Srimanta Pradhan News Network (SSPNN) is committed to providing readers with accurate, responsible, transparent, and trustworthy news and information.

As a news organization covering politics, business, entertainment, sports, technology, national and international affairs, and other topics, SSPNN recognizes the importance of verifying information before publication and correcting errors when they are identified.

This Fact-Checking Policy explains the principles and procedures SSPNN follows to promote accuracy and accountability in its journalism.

1. Our Commitment to Accuracy

SSPNN strives to ensure that information published on sspnn.com is accurate, relevant, and supported by credible sources.

We understand that breaking news can develop rapidly and that information may change as events unfold. Our journalists, writers, editors, and contributors are therefore encouraged to verify important facts before publication and to update reports when reliable new information becomes available.

Accuracy is a fundamental part of our editorial standards.

2. What We Fact-Check

SSPNN may fact-check information appearing in or related to:

News reports
Political statements
Government announcements
Claims made by public officials
Business and financial claims
Viral social-media posts
Public-interest claims
Interviews and statements
Statistics and numerical claims
Photographs and videos
Sports-related claims and statistics
Entertainment-related claims
Quotes attributed to individuals or organizations
Online rumors and potentially misleading information
User-submitted information
Claims that may significantly affect public understanding

Not every statement or opinion can be objectively fact-checked. Opinions, predictions, satire, commentary, and subjective judgments are generally treated differently from verifiable factual claims.

3. Source Verification

SSPNN attempts to verify important information using reliable and appropriate sources.

Depending on the story, sources may include:

Official government websites and statements
Government departments and agencies
Court documents and official records
Regulatory authorities
Police or emergency authorities
Company statements and filings
Official sports organizations
Statements from relevant organizations
Direct interviews
Original documents
Publicly available records
Reputable news agencies and publications
Verified social-media accounts
Experts and qualified professionals
Other credible primary or secondary sources

Whenever practical, SSPNN prefers primary sources for important factual claims.

The reliability and relevance of a source are considered before it is used.

4. Multiple-Source Verification

For significant, controversial, sensitive, or potentially disputed claims, SSPNN may seek confirmation from more than one independent source.

The number of sources required may vary depending on:

The importance of the claim.
The reliability of the available source.
The urgency of the news.
The availability of primary evidence.
Whether the information is publicly documented.
The potential consequences of publishing incorrect information.

A single authoritative primary source may sometimes be sufficient, while other stories may require multiple sources.

5. Breaking News

During breaking-news situations, complete information may not immediately be available.

SSPNN may publish preliminary information when there is a legitimate public-interest reason to do so, provided that reasonable verification has been attempted.

When information is incomplete or developing, SSPNN may clearly indicate that:

The situation is developing.
Details have not yet been independently confirmed.
Authorities or relevant organizations have not yet provided confirmation.
Further information may change the initial report.

As new verified information becomes available, SSPNN may update the article.

6. Political Fact-Checking

SSPNN may report and fact-check statements made by:

Political parties
Politicians
Government officials
Candidates
Public representatives
Political organizations
Other public figures

Political claims are evaluated against available evidence, including official records, government data, public documents, historical records, direct statements, and other credible sources.

SSPNN aims to apply the same fact-checking principles regardless of the political party, ideology, candidate, organization, or individual involved.

Fact-checking a claim does not necessarily mean supporting or opposing the person or organization that made the claim.

7. Business and Financial Claims

Business and financial information can change rapidly.

When reporting financial, corporate, economic, or business claims, SSPNN may consult sources such as:

Company filings
Official company statements
Regulatory disclosures
Government data
Stock-exchange information
Financial reports
Official statistics
Statements from qualified representatives
Credible financial or business sources

Readers should not consider SSPNN’s news reporting to be financial, investment, tax, or professional advice.

8. Images, Videos and Digital Media

SSPNN recognizes that photographs and videos can be manipulated, miscaptioned, taken out of context, or presented as evidence of events unrelated to their actual origin.

When practical, SSPNN may attempt to verify:

The original source of an image or video.
The date and location.
Whether the material is authentic.
Whether it has been digitally altered.
Whether it has previously appeared in another context.
Whether the accompanying description is accurate.

Where authenticity cannot reasonably be established, SSPNN may identify the uncertainty rather than presenting the material as confirmed fact.

9. Social Media and Viral Claims

Social media can be an important source of breaking information, but viral content is not automatically considered reliable.

Before treating a social-media claim as fact, SSPNN may attempt to:

Identify the original source.
Determine whether the account or source is authentic.
Locate supporting evidence.
Check the date and context.
Compare the claim with credible independent sources.
Contact relevant authorities or organizations where appropriate.

The number of views, shares, likes, or reposts does not determine whether a claim is true.

10. Anonymous and Unnamed Sources

SSPNN may sometimes use information from confidential or unnamed sources when there is a legitimate journalistic reason to do so.

Before publishing information from an unnamed source, SSPNN may consider:

The source’s access to the information.
The source’s credibility.
Potential motivations or conflicts of interest.
Whether the information can be independently corroborated.
The public interest in publishing the information.
Potential harm caused by inaccurate reporting.

Where appropriate, SSPNN may seek additional confirmation before publication.

11. Attribution

When information originates from another organization, individual, news agency, official statement, or other source, SSPNN aims to attribute the information appropriately.

Attribution helps readers understand:

Who made a particular claim.
Where information originated.
Whether information has been independently verified.
Whether a statement represents an allegation, opinion, or established fact.

A statement attributed to a source should not automatically be interpreted as SSPNN’s own conclusion.

12. Distinguishing Facts, Claims and Opinions

SSPNN attempts to distinguish between:

Verified facts: Information supported by credible evidence.

Claims: Statements made by an individual, organization, or source that may require verification.

Allegations: Accusations that have not been conclusively established.

Opinions: Personal or organizational viewpoints that cannot necessarily be proven true or false.

Analysis: Interpretation of facts and events by an author or commentator.

Predictions: Statements about future events that cannot be confirmed at the time they are made.

This distinction is particularly important in political, legal, business, and public-interest reporting.

13. Fact-Checking Standards

When conducting a fact-check, SSPNN may consider the following factors:

Source Reliability

Is the source credible, identifiable, relevant, and reasonably authoritative?

Evidence

Is there documentary, photographic, video, statistical, or other evidence supporting the claim?

Context

Has the information been presented in its proper context?

Date

Is the information current, or is old information being presented as new?

Originality

Can the original source of the information be identified?

Independent Confirmation

Can the claim be confirmed by another reliable source?

Contradictory Evidence

Is there credible evidence that challenges the claim?

Public Records

Are relevant official documents or records available?

14. Corrections Policy

SSPNN takes corrections seriously.

If we discover that a published article contains a factual error, we may:

Correct the error.
Update the article.
Add a clarification.
Add a correction note where appropriate.
Remove incorrect information.
Update the headline when necessary.
Correct photographs, captions, dates, names, statistics, or other details.

The nature of the correction will depend on the seriousness and significance of the error.

We do not intentionally leave known factual errors uncorrected merely because an article has already been published.

15. How to Request a Correction

If you believe an SSPNN article contains a factual error, please contact us.

A correction request should include:

The title or URL of the article.
The specific statement you believe is incorrect.
An explanation of why it is incorrect.
Supporting evidence or reliable sources, where available.
Your contact information if follow-up is necessary.

Please distinguish between a factual error and disagreement with an opinion, interpretation, editorial decision, or political viewpoint.

SSPNN will review legitimate correction requests and determine whether a correction or update is appropriate.

16. Corrections and Editorial Independence

A request for a correction does not automatically mean that SSPNN will change an article.

Our editorial team may review the available evidence before making a decision.

SSPNN aims to make corrections based on evidence rather than political pressure, commercial interests, popularity, or personal preferences.

17. Transparency

SSPNN aims to be transparent about significant errors and corrections.

Where appropriate, readers may be informed when:

A material factual error has been corrected.
An important detail has been updated.
A previous version of a report contained incorrect information.
Additional evidence has changed the understanding of an event.

The form of the correction may depend on the nature and significance of the error.

18. Independence and Impartiality

SSPNN aims to conduct fact-checking independently of political parties, governments, advertisers, sponsors, businesses, affiliate partners, or other external interests.

Commercial relationships should not determine whether a factual claim is considered true or false.

Fact-checking decisions should be based primarily on evidence, credible sources, journalistic standards, and the public interest.

19. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Tools

SSPNN may use digital tools, search technologies, transcription tools, translation tools, or artificial intelligence-assisted technologies as part of its editorial workflow where appropriate.

However, automated tools should not be treated as an unquestionable authority.

Important factual information generated or assisted by automated systems should be reviewed and verified by appropriate editorial personnel before publication where reasonably possible.

SSPNN remains responsible for applying appropriate editorial judgment to published content.

20. Limitations of Fact-Checking

No fact-checking process can guarantee that every published statement will be completely free from error.

Information may be unavailable, contradictory, confidential, delayed, or subsequently proven incorrect.

SSPNN may therefore update its reporting when credible new evidence becomes available.

Our fact-checking policy is intended to promote accuracy and transparency, not to claim that every published report is infallible.

21. Public Interest

SSPNN considers the public interest when deciding whether and how to report or fact-check information.

Public-interest considerations may include:

Public safety.
Elections and democratic processes.
Government accountability.
Significant economic developments.
Public health and safety.
Major social issues.
Criminal or legal proceedings.
Major sporting events.
Significant cultural or entertainment events.
Other matters that materially affect the public.

Public interest does not mean that every rumor or unverified claim deserves publication.

22. Editorial Responsibility

The responsibility for maintaining the accuracy of SSPNN’s published material may be shared among:

Reporters
Writers
Editors
Contributors
Fact-checkers, where applicable
Editorial management

The level of review may vary depending on the nature, urgency, and significance of the story.

23. Complaints and Feedback

SSPNN welcomes good-faith feedback regarding accuracy and journalistic standards.

If you believe that an article contains inaccurate or misleading factual information, please contact us.

Sri Srimanta Pradhan News Network (SSPNN)

Website: sspnn.com

Email: srimanta.pradhan.news.network@gmail.com

Alternative Email: spnewsnetwork@hotmail.com

Please provide specific details and supporting evidence where possible so that our editorial team can properly assess the matter.

24. Changes to This Policy

SSPNN may update this Fact-Checking Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our editorial practices, technology, legal requirements, or journalistic standards.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

25. Our Commitment

Sri Srimanta Pradhan News Network (SSPNN) is committed to continuous improvement in accuracy, transparency, accountability, and responsible journalism.

We recognize that trust is earned through consistent effort. Our goal is to provide readers with news and information that is carefully sourced, responsibly reported, appropriately attributed, and corrected when errors are identified.

Accuracy matters. Verification matters. Transparency matters.