📰 ABC Live Publishing Principles
Committed to Public Interest, Transparency, and Evidence-Based Journalism
At ABC Live, we believe that informed citizens are the foundation of a strong democracy. Our publishing principles guide every report, analysis, and commentary we produce — from breaking news to long-form research.
These principles are not just guidelines; they are our promise to our readers.
- 🎯 Public Interest First
We prioritize content that serves the collective interests of the public. Whether covering climate change, law, policy, or strategic affairs, our editorial choices are driven by their relevance to citizens, not advertisers or sponsors.
We reject clickbait and sensationalism. Our focus remains on what matters most, not what trends momentarily.
- 🧾 Accuracy and Accountability
Every piece published on ABC Live is fact-checked, sourced, and reviewed for accuracy. In cases of error, we are committed to issuing timely corrections with full transparency.
We attribute all statistics, quotes, and claims to reliable, identifiable sources, including official records, research papers, and court documents.
- 🔍 Evidence-Based Reporting
We stand apart by combining journalism with deep research. Our reports are enriched by data, law, academic insight, and cross-domain expertise.
Our team includes policy analysts, legal researchers, economists, environmentalists, and investigative journalists, enabling us to publish with both rigor and nuance.
- 🚫 Independence from Commercial or Political Influence
ABC Live does not accept political advertising or paid content that could compromise editorial independence. We are funded by:
- Our research and consulting services,
- Reader support, and
- Ethical collaborations with academic and nonprofit institutions.
We disclose all potential conflicts of interest and maintain a clear wall between our editorial and operational functions.
- 🌍 Sustainability and Global Citizenship
Our editorial philosophy is rooted in planet-first values. We cover sustainability not just as a beat, but as a guiding worldview — whether we’re reporting on governance, corporate accountability, or development.
We treat environmental issues as essential, not optional.
- 📢 Right to Respond
We believe in fairness. Any person, institution, or entity named in our reports has the right to respond or seek clarification, and we strive to include such responses within the same story or as a follow-up.
We welcome debate and informed dissent.
- 🧠 Open Knowledge and Attribution
Where possible, we make our datasets, documents, and research open to the public. We follow Creative Commons principles when republishing publicly available information and always credit original sources.
If you wish to republish our stories, we encourage responsible sharing with due credit.
- 📜 Ethical Use of AI and Technology
We use AI tools, data crawlers, and visual aids to enhance clarity — never to fabricate or manipulate reality. Every visual, chart, and data interpretation is reviewed by a human editor or researcher.
We do not publish AI-generated content without oversight or disclosure.
- 🛡️ Reader Privacy
We protect the privacy of our readers and sources. ABC Live does not sell user data or track personally identifiable information without consent.
Our website complies with global data protection norms, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and GDPR principles.
- 🧭 Transparency in Funding and Bylines
We clearly mention the author or editorial team behind every article. Additionally, we are transparent about our institutional collaborators, funding sources, and the research partnerships that enable our work.
We believe that trust begins with transparency.
📌 Our Mission
“To provide accessible, evidence-backed journalism and research that enables India and the world to act with insight, integrity, and urgency.”
Funding at ABC Live – Sustaining Independent Journalism Through Research Services
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