is accurate, independent, balanced and responsible.
Independence & Integrity
- Editorial decisions are made independently by our editorial team.
- Advertisers, sponsors or partners do not control our news coverage.
- We avoid conflicts of interest and disclose them when unavoidable.
Accuracy & Verification
- We verify information using multiple reliable sources wherever possible.
- We rely on official documents, government releases, court orders and expert inputs.
- Anonymous sources are used carefully and only when necessary to protect them.
Fairness & Balance
- We present different sides of a story, especially in matters of public interest.
- We offer individuals and organisations a fair chance to respond to serious allegations.
Language & Sensitivity
- We publish primarily in Kannada, using simple, respectful and non-discriminatory language.
- We avoid hate speech, discrimination, personal attacks and unnecessary sensationalism.
Separation of News & Opinion
- News reports focus on facts, context and verified information.
- Opinion and analysis pieces are clearly marked and represent the author’s views.
Corrections & Updates
If errors are found, we correct them transparently as per our
Correction Policy.
Digital & Social Media
- Our social media posts follow the same editorial standards as our website content.
- Headlines and thumbnails are designed to be engaging but not misleading.
Compliance
Karnataka Times follows the DNPA Code of Ethics and
Google News policies. We aim to maintain high standards of
Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T)
in all our work.
