EDITORIAL POLICY
A. Editorial Vision & Mission
Vision
To become Bangalore’s most trusted, timely, and clearly-written digital news destination.
Mission
Deliver hyperlocal, useful, and verified stories
Cover Bangalore’s business, civic issues, weather, auto, entertainment, and lifestyle
Offer news that is meaningful, accurate, and worth the reader’s time
Maintain high-quality journalism standards with transparent sourcing
Core Editorial Values
Accuracy • Speed with Responsibility • Neutrality • Clarity • Public Interest • Reliability
B. Coverage Areas
BangaloreanX covers:
City & Local News
Business & Economy
Auto
World & Geopolitics
Entertainment
Food and Lifestyle
Travel and Tourism
Tech & AI
Festivals & Holidays
C. Accuracy & Verification
Verification Rules
Every article must be based on:
Official statements
Government notices
Reputed news sources
Verified press releases
Public data
Direct interviews
Cross-checking price lists and numbers
Sourcing Transparency
Mention the source when quoting
Avoid anonymous sources unless 100% necessary
Do not publish screenshots without validation
AI Usage
AI tools may assist with:
Drafting, rewriting, translations, SEO formatting
But human verification is mandatory.
D. Writing & Style Guide
Tone
Clean • Neutral • Informative • Non-sensational
Avoid clickbait unless factual and relevant.
Format
H1: Main Headline
H2: Subhead
Intro: 30–50 words
Body in H2/H3 sections
One-line paragraphs allowed
Use bullet points
No complex vocabulary
Strong fact-boxes in Auto, Beverage, Festival content
SEO Rules
Keyword in first 100 words
Use structured headings
Add FAQs
Short title (under 60 chars)
Meta description under 155 chars
Avoid keyword stuffing
Add city name wherever relevant for local ranking
E. Ethics
Zero plagiarism
Zero bias (political, religious, communal)
Respect privacy
No victim-shaming
Clear labeling of sponsored content
Attribute all images properly
AI images allowed only in explainers (with disclosure)
F. Updates & Corrections
Update stories when new information arrives
Add update note when correcting
Do not delete stories unless legally required
Maintain transparency on corrections
G. Social Media Policy
Headlines must reflect article content
Avoid misleading thumbnails
No graphic visuals for accidents
No rumours, no speculative claims
H. Sensitive Reporting
Especially for:
Accidents • Crime • Suicide • Children • Communal issues
Follow strict ethical rules:
Avoid graphic details
Omit identities of minors
Provide helpline numbers
No speculative motives
I. Editorial Workflow
Writer drafts
Sub-editor refines + checks
Editor fact-checks
SEO formatting
Editor-in-Chief approval
Publish
Update as needed
J. Team Responsibility
Writers → Facts
Sub-editors → Language
Editors → Verification
SEO Team → Optimization
Editor-in-Chief → Integrity, final approval
