Methodology

Evidence Scoring

Every story receives an evidence score (0-100) based on the number and quality of primary sources, the verification status of claims, and the diversity of sourcing.

Claim Verification

Each claim in a story is assigned a confidence tier (1-5) and a verification status: verified, strong, moderate, or unverified. Claims are linked to their source material.

Source Tiers

• Tier 1: Official government data, court rulings, statutory reports
• Tier 2: Reputable institutional research, parliamentary committees
• Tier 3: Academic journals, credible media reports
• Tier 4: Industry reports, expert commentary
• Tier 5: Anecdotal or uncorroborated sources

Data Sources

Data is sourced from government publications (Union Budget, Economic Survey, RBI, MOSPI), international organizations (World Bank, IMF, UN), and institutional research.