Corrections Policy

When We Do Go Wrong, We Correct It Promptly

BOOM is committed to debunking fake news on a real-time basis. We acknowledge that sometimes we might get it wrong. When we do go wrong, we do not shy away from our mistakes but correct our story promptly and inform our readers about the correction. Stories that have been corrected contain an advisory.

1) What counts as an error?

a) Minor errors: A spelling mistake, a wrong date, a broken link, or a small factual slip that doesn't change the overall story.

b) Major errors: Mistakes that affect the core facts or the verdict of a story. For example, if a claim we rated as false is later found to be true, or if a quote was wrongly attributed to someone.

We take both of them seriously, but will respond differently.

2) How do we correct the story?

For minor errors: We fix the mistake in the story and add a short note at the bottom saying what was changed.

For major errors: We update the story, explain clearly what the original said, what was wrong, and why we've changed it. If the verdict of a fact-check has changed, we update the headline and the rating too.

3) Editor’s Note

Every corrected story carries an Editor's Note at the bottom. This note stays there permanently, it is never removed. We will express regret or apologise wherever required.

4) What is excluded from the corrections policy?

Matters of editorial judgment (e.g., a rating of "Mostly False" vs. "False").

Satire or clearly labelled opinion pieces.

5) How to report an error?

If you spot a mistake in any of our stories, please write to us at assist@boomlive.in. Include the article title and details of what you believe is incorrect.