Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 12 November 2026
Website: https://citynewschannel.net/
Publisher: City News 24

1. Introduction

Welcome to City News 24 (https://citynewschannel.net/), an online news and information portal providing news, updates, articles, reports, photographs, videos and other digital content relating to local, regional, national and international developments.

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, including all articles, news reports, multimedia content and other services made available through the platform.

By accessing, browsing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using the website.

2. Nature and Purpose of the Website

City News 24 is a digital news platform committed to providing information, news updates and public-interest reporting.

Our coverage may include:

Local and city news.
Regional and state news.
National and international news.
Politics and government affairs.
Crime and public safety.
Education and employment.
Business, agriculture and economy.
Sports, entertainment and social issues.
Public awareness and community developments.

The website aims to provide information to readers in a responsible and accessible manner.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you agree:

To use the website only for lawful purposes.
Not to misuse, damage or disrupt website operations.
Not to publish or submit unlawful, misleading, defamatory or offensive material.
Not to attempt unauthorised access to website systems or information.
To respect the intellectual property rights of City News 24 and third parties.

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions whenever necessary.

4. Accuracy and Reliability of Information

City News 24 makes reasonable efforts to publish accurate, relevant and timely information.

However:

News reports may be based on official statements, police information, government releases, eyewitness accounts, interviews, public records and other sources.
Some reports may contain preliminary information that is subject to further verification.
Information may change as new facts become available.
We do not guarantee that every article or report will be completely accurate, exhaustive or continuously updated.

Readers are advised to independently verify important information before making decisions based on published content.

City News 24 shall not be responsible for decisions made solely on the basis of information available on this website, subject to applicable law.

5. Editorial Independence and Opinions

News articles, editorials, opinion pieces, interviews and guest contributions may represent different perspectives.

Opinions expressed by individual contributors, interviewees or guest authors are their own and do not necessarily represent the official position of City News 24.

The publication of an opinion or statement does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by the website.

6. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on this website, including:

News articles and written reports.
Headlines and editorial material.
Photographs and original images.
Videos and multimedia content.
Graphics, logos and website design.
Other original creative material.

is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

No person or organisation may reproduce, republish, distribute, modify or commercially exploit our original content without prior written permission from the copyright owner, except where permitted under applicable law.

Third-party content, images, trademarks and materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Where third-party material is used, appropriate attribution or credit will be provided wherever applicable.

7. User-Submitted Content and Comments

Visitors may be permitted to submit comments, feedback, news tips, photographs, videos or other information through available website facilities.

By submitting content, you confirm that:

You have the necessary rights or permissions to submit the material.
The submitted information is not knowingly false or misleading.
The material does not violate applicable laws.
The material does not infringe another person’s copyright, privacy or other legal rights.
The material does not contain abusive, threatening, defamatory or unlawful content.

You grant City News 24 a non-exclusive, royalty-free permission to review, edit, reproduce and publish submitted material for editorial purposes, subject to applicable law and any agreed conditions.

We reserve the right to reject, remove or moderate submitted content that violates these terms or applicable law.

8. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

Publish defamatory, threatening, abusive or unlawful material.
Spread misinformation or deliberately fabricated news.
Upload malicious software, viruses or harmful code.
Attempt unauthorised access to the website or its server.
Use automated tools to scrape or copy website content without permission.
Impersonate another individual or organisation.
Use the website for fraudulent, misleading or unlawful activities.
Infringe copyright, trademarks or other intellectual property rights.
Publish content that unlawfully violates an individual’s privacy.
Disrupt the normal functioning or security of the website.

City News 24 reserves the right to take appropriate action against violations.

9. Advertisements and Sponsored Content

The website may display advertisements, sponsored articles, promotional material, affiliate links or other commercial content.

Such content may be provided by third-party advertisers, agencies or business partners.

Where applicable, sponsored or promotional content will be identified appropriately.

City News 24 does not necessarily endorse products, services, claims or representations made by advertisers.

Any transaction or interaction between users and advertisers is primarily between those parties. Users are advised to independently verify commercial claims before making purchases or commitments.

10. Third-Party Websites and External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, government portals and other third-party resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

City News 24 does not control or guarantee the accuracy, availability, security or content of external websites.

Accessing third-party websites is at the user’s own discretion and subject to the respective website’s terms and privacy policies.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

We respect the privacy of our visitors.

Information collected through website forms, subscriptions, comments, cookies or other communication channels may be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behaviour and support advertising services.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information regarding personal data collection, usage, storage and protection.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, City News 24, its owners, publishers, editors, employees, contributors and representatives shall not be liable for:

Any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of website information.
Errors, omissions or delays in published information.
Temporary website interruptions or technical failures.
Losses arising from reliance on third-party information or external links.
Unauthorised access or technical incidents beyond reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit any liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable Indian law.

13. Website Availability and Security

We endeavour to maintain uninterrupted website availability and take reasonable measures to protect the website against security threats.

However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation or complete protection against all cyber threats.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website for maintenance, technical, operational or security reasons.

14. News Corrections and Content Complaints

City News 24 recognises the importance of responsible journalism and providing readers with a mechanism to raise concerns about published content.

If any individual or organisation believes that published content contains factual inaccuracies, misleading information, copyright violations, privacy concerns or other legal issues, they may submit a written complaint to our Grievance Officer.

Complaints should include:

Name and contact details of the complainant.
URL of the concerned article or webpage.
A clear description of the concern.
Supporting documents or relevant evidence, wherever available.
The correction, clarification or other action requested.

We will examine complaints and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable laws and our editorial and grievance redressal procedures.

15. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

For complaints relating to website content, publications, copyright concerns or other grievances, users may contact our designated Grievance Officer.

Grievance Officer: Mr. Alok Mishra
Email: grievancecnec@gmail.com
Phone: +91 93729 22174

We endeavour to acknowledge complaints within 24 hours and resolve them within 15 days, as stated in our website’s grievance information, subject to the nature of the complaint and applicable statutory timelines.

Complaints will be handled in accordance with applicable provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended from time to time, and other applicable laws.

16. Compliance with Applicable Laws

City News 24 aims to conduct its digital publishing activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in India.

These may include:

Information Technology Act, 2000.
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended.
Applicable provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and applicable rules and provisions as brought into force.
Other applicable laws and regulations governing digital publishing, privacy, intellectual property and media activities.

Where applicable, the website will follow relevant journalistic standards, ethical guidelines and grievance redressal requirements.

17. Changes to These Terms

City News 24 reserves the right to revise or update these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed about the applicable terms.

Continued use of the website after publication of changes will constitute acceptance of the revised terms, to the extent permitted by law.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Amravati, Maharashtra, India, subject to applicable law.