Last updated: [01.08.2026]
Misinformation around Indian politics spreads fast — through forwarded messages, doctored images, out-of-context video clips, and unverified social media claims. This Fact Check Policy explains how Khabri Dost verifies information before publishing, and how we handle claims that turn out to be false.
5.1 Our verification process
Before publishing a political story or claim, we generally try to:
- Trace the claim back to its original source — an official statement, press release, or verified account
- Cross-check facts, figures, and quotes against more than one independent, credible source
- Use reverse image search and video verification tools to check whether images or clips are authentic, recent, and correctly attributed
- Compare claims against official data — for example, Election Commission of India records, government press releases, or Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha proceedings
- Avoid presenting unverified viral claims, WhatsApp forwards, or unconfirmed social media posts as confirmed fact
5.2 How we label uncertain information
Where full verification isn’t yet possible — for example, during a fast-breaking story — we label the report clearly as “developing,” “unverified,” or “claim” rather than presenting it with the same certainty as a confirmed fact. We update the story once verification is complete.
5.3 Dedicated fact-check articles
When a claim, image, video, or statement related to Indian politics goes viral and appears misleading or false, we may publish a dedicated fact-check article. These typically explain:
- What the viral claim says
- What the evidence actually shows
- The credible sources used to verify or debunk the claim
5.4 Working with established fact-checking resources
Where relevant, we may refer to established fact-checking bodies and official sources — such as the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit or Election Commission communications — as part of our verification process, alongside our own checks.
5.5 When a fact-check needs revisiting
If new evidence emerges that changes the conclusion of a previously published fact-check, we will update the article and clearly note what changed and when, rather than leaving outdated conclusions unaddressed.
5.6 Help us fact-check
If you’ve come across a political claim, image, or video that you believe needs verification, or if you think one of our own articles contains an inaccuracy, email us at khabaridost.com@gmail.com with:
- A link or description of the claim
- Any source or evidence you have
- The specific article link, if it relates to our existing coverage
Our team reviews every submission we receive, though response times may vary depending on volume.