Fact-Check Policy

Karuppu News fact-checks claims that are likely to mislead the public, particularly:

• Statements made by politicians, government officials, and public figures in Tamil Nadu
• Government statistics and data cited in policy announcements
• Viral social media claims about Tamil Nadu governance, courts, and public health
• RTI responses that contradict official government statements
• Claims about court orders, judgments, and legal proceedings

We rely on primary and official sources for fact-checking:

• Government orders (GOs), circulars, and official press releases from Tamil Nadu government
• Madras High Court and Supreme Court case records and judgment texts
• RTI responses received from government departments
• Official statistical publications from Census India, CMIE, and Tamil Nadu Statistical Handbook
• Parliamentary records from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha official websites
• Peer-reviewed research and reports from established research institutions
• Expert opinions from domain specialists (legal, medical, economic) disclosed with their credentials

1. Identification: A claim is identified as requiring verification by our editorial team or a reporter.
2. Source research: We locate the original source of the claim and at least two independent corroborating or refuting sources.
3. Contact: Where possible, we contact the person who made the claim for clarification.
4. Assessment: Our editor assesses the evidence and assigns a verdict.
5. Review: Fact-checks are reviewed by a second editor before publication.
6. Publication: The fact-check is published with full source links and methodology disclosed.

We aim to complete and publish fact-checks within 24–72 hours of a claim being identified. Breaking or rapidly evolving stories may be fact-checked with interim updates as more information becomes available.

Our fact-checks are conducted independently of any political, commercial, or governmental influence. No fact-check verdict is subject to approval or review by any external party before publication.

If we have made an error in a fact-check, we will correct it promptly and prominently, in accordance with our Corrections Policy. To report an error in a fact-check, contact corrections@karuppu.in.