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Jagran (जागरण): India's leading Hindi News Group, offering the latest news in Hindi (हिंदी समाचार) & English from India & the World. Extensive coverage of 200+ cities in India is provided, along with an Epaper.

The app offers news in categories such as National, Cricket News, Tech News, Business, Entertainment, World, and more in both Hindi and English.

It serves as a one-stop solution for the latest news from Uttar Pradesh (यूपी न्यूज), Bihar (बिहार न्यूज), Jharkhand (झारखंड न्यूज), Uttarakhand (उत्तराखंड न्यूज), Delhi (दिल्ली न्यूज), Haryana (हरियाणा न्यूज), Rajasthan (राजस्थान न्यूज), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Chhattisgarh (CG), Himachal Pradesh (HP), Punjab (पंजाब न्यूज), Gujarat, Jammu-Kashmir, West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र समाचार), and local news.

Key Features of the Jagran App:

➼ 200+ Cities & State News in Hindi & English: Stay connected with your hometown through local news and state news in Hindi from around 200+ Cities covering UP, Bihar, Delhi, Punjab, and many more.

➼ Tech News (टेक न्यूज़): Latest tech news in Hindi & English including gadget reviews, new launches, product comparisons, trending apps, and data security tips.

➼ Business News (बिज़नेस न्यूज): Daily Sensex updates and news in Hindi & English related to policies, GST, tax filing, Budget, and more.

➼ Entertainment News (मनोरंजन न्यूज): Trending news from Bollywood and Indian TV shows, movie reviews, trailers, viral videos, and details of TV serials and daily soaps in Hindi.

➼ Rashifal: Daily astrology and horoscope updates on love life, career, health, wealth, and more from renowned experts.

➼ Breaking News Notification: Stay updated with the latest Hindi news notifications and breaking news alerts, accessible in the notification center.

➼ Offline Reading: Read news without an internet connection by switching to offline mode and saving bandwidth.

Message from the Editor

Jagran New Media (JNM) is the digital wing of Jagran Prakashan Ltd (JPL), India's leading media and communications conglomerate, with its interests spanning across Print, OOH, Activations, Radio and Digital. JPL is a listed firm and publishes the world‘s largest read daily, Dainik Jagran, along with India‘s Largest FM Radio Network - Radio City.

At JNM, journalists create and publish online news and informational content with the stated aim of informing, educating and helping the users to take better life decisions. Our portfolio includes 9 digital platforms which provide content across genres like news, education, lifestyle, entertainment, health and youth.

Our editorial mission is driven by the commitment to provide factual and credible content which can enable the ‘New Bharat‘y or the share of ‘next billion‘y in India. To this end, we tirelessly work to produce original and authentic content that meets the expected standards of Expertise, Authority and Trustworthiness.

Our team is trained under Google News Initiative on fact-checking and news verification and incorporates these learnings in their daily news creation. It is also certified by the Poynter Institute for Fact Checking and launched India‘s First Fact Check Website in Hindi - Vishvas News.

Jagran New Media collaborates with trusted institutions like ICFJ, KPMG and ADR, which ensure quality and trusted news creation and publishing.

JNM aspires and hope to partner with the The Trust Project as it takes forward our commitment to creating factual and credible content.

How our Journalists work

Ethics Policy

A. Responsible journalismEnsuring high editorial standards is central to everything Jagran New Media journalists do at Jagran New Media. Jagran New Media believes that a combined and coordinated effort from reporters, editors and producers is needed to achieve good quality journalism. It is their responsibility to present an error-free and top quality report to the audience. A successful editor tells the reporters about every aspect of the report, so that the reporters can present a holistic picture in their coverage.

At Jagran New Media, reporters, sub-editors, content writers and desk shift in-charges in all centers carefully check all editorial material before publication, and only then is it made live on websites. In cases where it is needed, the shift in-charge publishes the copy only after consulting the editor and getting his/her approval.

B. Non-partisanshipMany stringent standards are ensured by the observance of our comprehensive Editorial Policy that lays down the Code of Conduct and guidelines for its journalists. JNM stands by its ethical stand of ‘No Influencers Policy‘ which ensures that its stories are not influenced by any external bias. No one working with us engages in partisan political activity or makes any contributions to candidates or advocacy organisations.

Our objective is to provide non-partisan and independent coverage of news. The editors consult the legal team as and when needed. Our journalists are honest and work without any fear or partisanship. It is expected from the working staff that they will not act in any manner which will damage the image of the organisation. Our staff is made aware of the fact that anyone found in violation of the above is liable to face legal action and have their employment contract cancelled.

C. FairnessIt is possible that some of our journalists‘ close relatives or friends are in politics or the legal profession. In such cases, they are sensitised about the gravity of the situation and the added responsibility they have to ensure that their reporting or news coverage remains completely unbiased. It is the responsibility of a journalist to keep an eye on public events/rallies, even if they do not cover the beat assigned to them.

While publishing any political news, our reporters are particular about quoting political leader is in the right context. Jagran New Media employees remain neutral and give equal space to all parties without any fear or favour when reporting political news. During the election period, JNM journalists write content which adheres to the election code of conduct.

At Jagran New Media, neither do JNM Journalists misquote leaders or political parties while reporting political news nor do they quote statements which spread hate or violence. Guidelines issued by the Election Commission are duly followed while publishing election surveys or pre-poll surveys.

JNM publishes detailed analysis of major political events occurring on the national and international events in order to make the readers aware of them. JNM staff is constantly sensitized to remain honest towards their work, so that any and all accusations of biased reporting/coverage are avoided at all costs. In case a staff member witnesses such a situation, they are encouraged to inform their editor, so that preventive and corrective action can be taken in time to avoid any untoward situation such as a conflict of interest.

D. CredibilityJNM journalists are responsible towards our readers and hence maintain the highest standards of responsible journalism. JNM journalists have complete faith in our sources and skills. JNM journalists collect news/information from different sources and then independently verify it. JNM journalists decide what they will cover and how they will work. JNM journalists are continually sensitized about their responsibility when reporting. They are encouraged to accept criticism with an open mind and listen to the common man carefully so that their reporting accurately captures the ground reality. JNM journalists include the opinions of all parties in our reporting and do not attempt to become one of the parties while reporting an issue.

E. TransparencyJNM believes that journalism is not only an occupation but also a calling which requires JNM to present the correct picture of the world. JNM guiding principles encourage the employees to answer questions and also raise new questions. This principle guides JNM to maintain uniformity in its thoughts and actions. JNM encourages discussions and debates, so that our work can shine brighter.

F. Freedom of ExpressionBoth, JNM journalistic as well as managerial staff are provided with a fair chance to express them freely and present their opinion. They can also present their views on news which they are not reporting. A standard has been specified for that, and it is ensured that it is followed. The quotes are always accurate. If it is necessary to shorten the length of a certain quote due to any reason, our staff makes it a point to ensure that the meaning of the quote does not change.

G. Verification and Fact CheckingJNM takes the issue of fake news very seriously and takes a responsible stand on fighting this menace. It has therefore launched India‘s First Fact Check Website – Vishvas News – which is certified by the Poynter Institute for Fact-Checking. In a very short span of time, Vishvas News has expanded to 5 languages and has also begun producing fact-check videos.

As a front-runner in the drive against combating misinformation, JNM takes a socially-responsible stand of spreading awareness about this issue. It works closely with IFCN and regularly conducts nation-wide awareness drives where it conducts workshops and seminars to educate individuals and organizations about the issue of fake news and equips them to combat it effectively.

Jagran New Media encourages its news writers to keep in mind the following considerations when producing articles:

    Credit, acknowledge, and verify the source(s) of your information.

    Consider whether you know enough about the information to qualify as a trustable source.

    Think critically when addressing claims.

    Never make assumptions.

JNM trusts its news writers‘ integrity and the accuracy of the information provided in our publication. But in case a mistake is made, JNM recognizes the importance of admitting to mistakes and diligently working to provide correct information. Consequently, JNM encourages our readers, contributors, and their sources to provide us with feedback on any of our content.

Disclaimer: There is no affiliation between Jagran Prakashan Limited, Jagran, or associated companies with the government or its organizations. We do not claim authorization to provide government services or represent any government agencies.