Effective Date: 01 Apr 2025
Last Updated: 09 Sept 2025
Welcome to Planet Headline — your destination for news, insights, and stories from India and around the world.
This Editorial Policy outlines our principles, standards, and processes to ensure that the information we publish is accurate, fair, and responsible.
1. Our Mission
At Planet Headline, our mission is to inform, inspire, and engage readers through accurate, balanced, and meaningful journalism.
We are committed to maintaining editorial independence, transparency, and accountability in everything we publish.
2. Editorial Independence
Planet Headline operates independently.
Our editorial decisions are made solely by our editorial team — free from any political, corporate, or advertiser influence.
Sponsored or paid content is clearly labeled and never affects our editorial integrity.
3. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
We believe that accuracy is the foundation of trust.
Before publishing any article:
- Facts and statistics are verified from credible sources (official statements, government portals, or verified news wires).
- Editorial review ensures clarity, neutrality, and fairness.
- If a piece is opinion-based, it will be clearly marked as an Opinion or Editorial article.
When using third-party sources, we ensure proper attribution with hyperlinks or references.
4. Sourcing and Citations
We adhere to strict sourcing guidelines:
- We only use reliable and verifiable sources.
- Anonymous sources are used only when necessary, and their identities are protected when disclosure could risk safety or privacy.
- We provide citations and external links where appropriate, so readers can verify claims directly.
5. Corrections and Updates
Despite our best efforts, errors can occur.
If we discover or are alerted to an error:
- We will review the issue promptly.
- Minor updates (grammar or formatting) may be made silently.
- Major factual corrections will be noted at the end of the article with a correction timestamp.
Readers can report inaccuracies by emailing us at info@planetheadline.com — we value community feedback.
6. Editorial Tone and Objectivity
Our tone is informative yet approachable.
We aim to:
- Present news factually and without bias.
- Distinguish between news, opinion, and analysis.
- Avoid sensationalism, misleading headlines, or unverified claims.
7. Diversity and Inclusion
Planet Headline is committed to reflecting the diversity of voices, cultures, and perspectives that shape our society.
We strive for fair representation and avoid language or imagery that may perpetuate stereotypes or discrimination.
8. Sponsored Content and Advertorials
We sometimes publish sponsored or branded content.
Such posts are always:
- Clearly labeled as “Sponsored”, “Paid Partnership”, or “Advertorial”.
- Reviewed to ensure they meet our editorial and ethical standards.
Editorial staff does not receive compensation or incentives from advertisers for coverage decisions.
9. AI-Generated or Assisted Content
If any article uses AI assistance (for research or drafting), it is reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by a human editor before publication.
We believe AI can enhance journalism but should never replace human judgment or accountability.
10. User Feedback and Complaints
We welcome constructive feedback and criticism.
If you believe any article on Planet Headline violates our editorial standards or contains misinformation, please contact: info@planetheadline.com
We review all complaints seriously and take corrective action where necessary.
11. Code of Ethics
Planet Headline adheres international journalistic ethics such as:
- Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics
- DNPA’s code of conduct
12. Contact Us
For editorial concerns, corrections, or collaboration requests, contact us at: info@planetheadline.com