Editorial Policy & Standards – MBN

At MBN, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity, truthfulness, fairness, and public accountability. This Editorial Policy governs all content published on our website (https://mbn) and affiliated digital channels.

1. Commitment to Truth & Verification

Accuracy is the foundation of our journalism. Every report published by MBN undergoes verification:

• Facts, figures, and quotations must be verified with credible primary sources, official documents, or on-the-record eyewitnesses.
• Unverified claims, rumors, and social media speculation are strictly prohibited from being published as factual news.
• When information cannot be independently verified but is of critical public importance, it is explicitly attributed and qualified as unconfirmed.

2. Impartiality, Balance & Right to Reply

• We treat all subjects of investigative reporting and criticism fairly.
• Whenever an individual, organisation, or political entity is the subject of serious allegations or criticism, reasonable efforts are made to solicit their response and provide a fair right to reply before or immediately after publication.
• Our reporters and editors maintain strict separation between factual news reporting and opinion / commentary pieces.

3. Corrections & Retractions Policy

MBN believes in total transparency when errors occur. We acknowledge and correct mistakes promptly:

• If a factual error is identified, the article is updated promptly with a clear editorial clarification note explaining what was changed and why.
• Requests for corrections can be addressed to our editorial desk at [email protected] with relevant documentary evidence.

4. Protection of Minors, Victims & Privacy

• We strictly respect legal and ethical boundaries protecting the identity of victims of sexual offenses, juveniles in conflict with law, and vulnerable individuals.
• Sensationalized, gory, or graphic imagery is strictly moderated, and appropriate viewer discretion warnings are applied when public interest warrants publication.

5. User-Generated Content & Comments

We encourage reader engagement and constructive feedback. However, comments containing hate speech, defamation, incitement to violence, obscenity, or personal abuse are removed under our community moderation standards.

6. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

In accordance with applicable Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, MBN has appointed a designated Grievance Officer to address reader concerns and complaints regarding published news content:

• Grievance Officer: Journalist Pradeep Chaubey (Editorial Lead)
• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: Agar, Madhya Pradesh
• Response Window: We acknowledge complaints within 24 hours and strive to redress grievances within 15 days of receipt.