Effective Date: August 2026
At Major Times, accuracy, transparency, and accountability are the foundations of our journalism. While we make every reasonable effort to ensure that all information published on https://majortimes.in is accurate and verified before publication, we recognize that errors can occasionally occur. When mistakes are identified, we are committed to correcting them promptly, transparently, and responsibly.
This Corrections Policy explains how Major Times identifies, reviews, updates, and corrects editorial content to maintain the trust of our readers and uphold professional journalistic standards.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Major Times strives to publish factual, balanced, and well-researched content. Every article undergoes editorial review before publication; however, news is constantly evolving, and new information may emerge after a story has been published.
If we discover that published content contains factual inaccuracies, misleading information, incorrect data, or missing context, we take appropriate steps to review and correct the content without unnecessary delay.
Our objective is not only to publish news quickly but to ensure that the information remains as accurate and reliable as possible.
When Corrections Are Made
A correction may be issued whenever we determine that published content contains a significant factual error. Examples include:
- Incorrect names of individuals or organizations
- Incorrect dates or timelines
- Incorrect locations
- Errors in statistics or numerical data
- Misquoted statements
- Incorrect government notifications
- Errors in legal or court-related information
- Incorrect election or examination details
- Wrong photographs or captions
- Inaccurate headlines that do not accurately represent the article
- Missing context that substantially changes the meaning of the report
Minor spelling, grammar, punctuation, or formatting errors that do not affect the meaning of the article may be corrected without issuing a formal correction notice.
How We Review Reported Errors
Every correction request is reviewed carefully by our editorial team.
When a potential error is reported, we may:
- Review the published article.
- Re-examine the original reporting.
- Verify the information using reliable sources.
- Consult official documents where applicable.
- Seek clarification from reporters or editors.
- Contact relevant authorities or organizations if necessary.
Only after completing a reasonable editorial review will appropriate action be taken.
Sources Used During Verification
To verify reported inaccuracies, Major Times may consult:
- Government websites
- Official press releases
- Court records
- Police statements
- Election Commission notifications
- Public documents
- Regulatory authorities
- Educational institutions
- Official company announcements
- Publicly available records
- Reliable news agencies
- Subject-matter experts
Where appropriate, multiple independent sources may be used to verify disputed information.
Types of Editorial Changes
Depending on the nature of the issue, Major Times may take one or more of the following actions.
1. Correction
When factual information is inaccurate, the article is updated to reflect verified information.
Examples include correcting names, figures, dates, locations, quotations, or official information.
2. Clarification
If an article is factually correct but could reasonably be misunderstood due to wording or missing context, additional information may be added to improve clarity without changing the underlying facts.
3. Update
News stories often develop over time.
Articles may be updated to include:
- Official statements
- Investigation findings
- Court orders
- Government notifications
- Additional verified information
- Follow-up developments
Updates are intended to keep readers informed as events evolve.
4. Retraction or Removal
In rare situations where an article contains significant inaccuracies, legal issues, or information that should not have been published, Major Times may remove or substantially revise the content.
Such decisions are made only after careful editorial consideration.
Reader Correction Requests
We encourage readers to help us maintain high editorial standards.
If you believe that an article contains incorrect or misleading information, you may submit a correction request.
Please include:
- Article URL
- Description of the error
- Correct information (if available)
- Supporting documents or references
- Your contact information (optional)
Providing reliable evidence helps us review requests more efficiently.
Response Time
We aim to review all genuine correction requests as quickly as reasonably possible.
Response times may vary depending on:
- Complexity of the issue
- Availability of supporting evidence
- Requirement for additional verification
- Ongoing developments related to the story
Some corrections can be completed quickly, while others may require additional editorial investigation.
Editorial Independence
Correction decisions are made independently by the editorial team.
Neither advertisers, sponsors, political organizations, commercial partners, nor external individuals can influence whether a correction is published or rejected.
Corrections are based solely on verified facts and editorial judgment.
Transparency
Transparency is an important part of responsible journalism.
Whenever significant factual changes are made to an article, Major Times may indicate that the article has been updated or corrected, depending on the nature of the change.
Routine editorial improvements, formatting adjustments, grammar corrections, or SEO enhancements may be made without separate notices when they do not affect the factual content of the article.
User-Submitted Information
Readers occasionally provide news tips, documents, photographs, videos, or other materials.
Although our editorial team reviews such submissions, responsibility for the accuracy of submitted information remains with the original contributor.
If user-submitted information later proves inaccurate, appropriate editorial corrections will be made after verification.
AI-Assisted Content
Major Times may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with grammar improvement, formatting, translation, or editorial workflows.
Editorial responsibility always remains with our human editors.
If AI-assisted content is later found to contain factual inaccuracies, it will be reviewed and corrected following the same editorial standards applied to all published content.
Content That Cannot Be Corrected
Major Times generally does not alter historical records solely because opinions have changed or new viewpoints have emerged.
Opinion articles remain the responsibility of their respective authors unless they contain factual inaccuracies that require correction.
Archived content may also remain available for historical reference, although updated context may be added where appropriate.
Abuse of the Correction Process
We welcome genuine correction requests but reserve the right to decline requests that:
- Are abusive or threatening.
- Lack factual basis.
- Attempt to suppress accurate reporting.
- Seek changes for political or commercial reasons.
- Request removal of truthful public-interest information without legal justification.
Every request is evaluated fairly and objectively.
Continuous Improvement
Corrections are an important part of maintaining journalistic credibility.
Major Times regularly reviews correction requests to identify recurring issues, improve editorial processes, strengthen fact-checking procedures, and enhance newsroom standards.
We believe that acknowledging and correcting mistakes is essential to responsible journalism.
Contact Us
To report an error or request a correction, please contact us:
Major Times
Website: https://majortimes.in
Email: majortimesmedia@gmail.com
Phone: +91 76578 50027
Our Commitment
At Major Times, we believe that accountability is a core principle of trustworthy journalism. We are committed to correcting factual errors promptly, updating stories as new verified information becomes available, and maintaining complete editorial transparency. By encouraging reader feedback and continuously improving our editorial practices, we aim to provide accurate, reliable, and responsible news while earning and preserving the trust of our audience every day.