PuneNow is committed to serving the residents of Pune, Maharashtra, by delivering accurate, fair, and impactful local news. We adhere to the highest standards of journalism to ensure our readers can trust the information we publish. This page outlines the principles and procedures that govern our content.
I. Our Mission and Accountability
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the leading, most trustworthy digital source for timely news, insightful analysis, and community information in the Pune region. We aim to empower our readers with the information they need to engage fully with their city.
Ownership and Accountability
PuneNow is owned and operated as a Sole Proprietorship by:
- Proprietor & Managing Editor: Vineet Gupta
- Credentials: University of Wales alumnus, based in Pune, Maharashtra.
This structure ensures clear accountability for all content published on PuneNow.com.
II. Journalistic Standards and Ethics
Independence and Fairness
PuneNow is editorially independent. We are committed to covering news without bias or influence from any political, commercial, or personal interests. Our reporting is driven solely by what we determine to be newsworthy and relevant to the public interest.
Conflicts of Interest
All PuneNow journalists and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. We avoid any situation where personal or financial interests could be perceived to influence our coverage. We do not accept payment or gifts in exchange for favorable editorial content.
Separation of Advertising and Editorial
Advertising content is clearly separated from editorial content. All sponsored material is identified with labels such as “Sponsored Content,” “Advertising Feature,” or “Paid Promotion.” Advertisers have no right to influence the selection, reporting, or editing of news coverage.
Sourcing and Byline Transparency
All articles include a clear byline identifying the author or content creator. Our authors provide biographical information and use clear, credible sourcing for factual claims.
III. Corrections Policy
PuneNow is committed to investigating and correcting factual errors quickly once they are brought to our attention and verified.
A. How Errors Are Corrected
- Correction Note: When a factual error is verified, we will correct the information directly within the article text.
- Transparency: A prominent Correction Note will be added to the bottom of the article. This note will clearly state what information was incorrect, what the corrected information is, and the date the correction was made.
- Example Correction Note: “Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the date of the event as December 1st. The correct date is December 3rd. We regret the error. (Corrected on December 14, 2025).”
B. Reporting a Correction or Grievance
If you find a potential error in our reporting or have a grievance concerning our content, we encourage you to alert our editorial team immediately so we can verify and address the issue.
Please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- The full URL (link) of the article.
- The nature of the error (what is factually incorrect) or the nature of the grievance.
- The suggested correct information and, if possible, a source for verification.
We will acknowledge receipt of your correction request within 48 hours and strive to complete the verification process as quickly as possible.
