Apply as a verified journalist

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Fake or unproven news is taken down immediately. Every article needs proof you can show us: sources, documents, photos or witnesses. Anything false, misleading or without proof is removed straight away, and repeat offenders are removed from Nexlane News.

We don't let anyone post, and that's why we charge. Every journalist is manually reviewed and ID-verified before approval. Membership covers:

Manual verification and ongoing moderation
Hosting and distribution of your articles on our homepage
A public Verified badge
A permanent professional profile page under your name

Signed in as ·

Full real name

Public/pen name (optional, shown on your profile)

Contact email

Phone number

Beat / area you want to cover

City / region

Portfolio / past work links (one per line)

Social media handles (X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, with follower counts)

Writing sample (about 200 words: write about any recent local event)

Why do you want to join Nexlane News?

I confirm the information is true and I understand every article will be published under my verified identity. I understand that news that is false, or that I cannot back up with proof, will be taken down immediately and I may be removed from Nexlane News.

Proof of identity (private) We do not store ID files on this site. Put one photo or scan in your own Google Drive and share it with the site admin only.

Use a government ID with your name and photo: PAN, voter ID or driving licence is best. If you use Aadhaar, hide all digits except the last 4.
In Google Drive: right-click the file → Share → add the email above → Send. Do not choose “Anyone with the link”.
Copy the link and paste it below.

Link to your ID file (shared privately)

Press card, employer letter or published work (optional but helps; a link, shared the same way if it is a file)