Editorial Policy

Who we are

CoreSignal is an independent, bilingual (English and Bengali) digital news and public-service platform covering national and West Bengal-focused news, government scheme updates, education and career information, and practical guidance on accessing public services such as Aadhaar, PAN, ration cards, pensions, and other citizen services.

Our editorial mission

We publish news, explainers, and public-service information to help readers stay informed and navigate government processes with accuracy and ease.

Our content is written for general readers and aims to make important information understandable, practical, and accessible. We prioritise information that has direct public value while maintaining appropriate editorial standards for news reporting and analysis.

Editorial independence

CoreSignal is editorially independent.

Editorial decisions — including what we cover, how we frame stories, and when we publish them — are made independently of advertisers, sponsors, political parties, government bodies, and other external interests.

No outside party is given advance review or editorial veto over our content in exchange for advertising, sponsorship, or partnership arrangements.

Accuracy, verification and sourcing

Accuracy is central to our editorial process. We aim to verify information before publication and prioritise reliable primary sources wherever possible.

Depending on the nature of a story, our sources may include:

• Official government notifications and websites
• Court documents and filings
• Press releases
• Statements from authorised officials
• Public records and official data
• Research institutions and published studies
• Reputable news organisations and news agencies

Where we rely on another news organisation for information that we have not independently verified, we attribute the information to that organisation rather than presenting it as independently reported by CoreSignal.

Government scheme, recruitment, examination, certificate, and public-service information is checked against the relevant official portal or government source wherever possible. This includes sources such as UIDAI, government department websites, recruitment authorities, and other official portals.

Claims involving public figures, ongoing investigations, allegations, or contested events are attributed to a named source where appropriate and are not presented as established facts when they remain unverified or disputed.

Anonymous sources are used sparingly and only where there is a legitimate editorial reason to protect the source’s identity.

Fairness and context

We aim to report information fairly and in its proper context.

Where allegations or competing claims are relevant to a story, we seek to distinguish allegations from established facts and, where reasonably possible, include relevant responses or viewpoints.

Developing stories may be updated as new information becomes available. When facts remain uncertain, we indicate that uncertainty rather than presenting speculation as fact.

Use of artificial intelligence

CoreSignal may use AI-powered tools to assist with research, drafting, translation, language refinement, transcription, or other editorial workflows.

AI tools do not replace human editorial judgment or responsibility.

AI-assisted content is reviewed and edited by a member of the editorial team before publication. Factual claims — particularly dates, figures, eligibility requirements, application procedures, examination information, and government scheme details — are verified against reliable or official sources rather than being accepted solely on the basis of AI-generated output.

CoreSignal remains responsible for the accuracy and presentation of content published under its name.

Transparency

Where appropriate, CoreSignal identifies the sources, documents, government notifications, data, statements, or other evidence used in its reporting.

News reports, explainers, opinion or analysis pieces, and sponsored or commercial content are distinguished appropriately so that readers can understand the nature of the material they are reading.

Public-service journalism

A significant part of CoreSignal’s work is focused on practical information that helps citizens understand and access public services.

This includes information relating to:

• Government schemes and benefits
• Education and scholarships
• Jobs and recruitment
• Public-service applications
• Certificates and documents
• Citizen services
• Consumer awareness
• Digital and online services

Our aim is not only to report information but also to explain complicated procedures in a clear and useful manner.

Reader responsibility

Government rules, eligibility criteria, deadlines, fees, procedures, and required documents can change.

Readers should therefore treat CoreSignal’s service and scheme guides as informational resources and, before taking action, confirm the latest requirements directly through the relevant official government portal or authority.

Where appropriate, CoreSignal provides links or references to the relevant official source.

Corrections

Despite careful editorial review, errors can occasionally occur.

When a factual error is identified and verified, we seek to correct it as soon as reasonably possible. Depending on the nature of the error, we may update the relevant article, clarify the information, or publish an appropriate correction.

We welcome readers’ correction requests when they are supported by credible evidence or authoritative sources.

Our objective is not to conceal mistakes but to maintain an accurate and trustworthy public record. See our Fact-Checking Policy for how we handle verification in more detail.

Advertising and sponsored content

Advertising does not determine CoreSignal’s editorial decisions.

Any sponsored, paid, or commercially supported content is clearly identified and kept editorially distinct from independent news and public-service reporting.

Advertisers, sponsors, and commercial partners do not receive editorial control over CoreSignal’s independent coverage.