The National Green Tribunal has pulled up Noida Authority for repeated pollution violations during construction. It noted a massive gap between imposed and recovered penalties. Read the full story.
Ghaziabad court drops Gangster Act charges against former MLA Amarpal Sharma in 2017 murder of BJP's Gajendra Bhati, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
India's new Income Tax Act, 2025, replaces the 1961 law from April 1, aiming for a simplified tax regime. Read about the key changes and implications.
Punjab Language Department issues notice after Social Security Dept fails to provide Punjabi translation of key disability scheme, affecting lakhs. Activists demand stricter enforcement of language laws.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants interim relief to a Sanskrit lecturer, staying the release of his service records sought via RTI. Justice Parth Prateem Sahu issues notices to state authorities. #RTI #Privacy #ChhattisgarhNews
Punjab CIC flags serious lapses in Amritsar MC's record management & RTI compliance. Detailed enquiry ordered into missing files of prominent commercial complex. Read the full story.
India's Parliament passed the SHANTI Bill, allowing private firms in nuclear energy and repealing old acts. This move is crucial for advancing the Indo-US trade deal. Read the full analysis.
Pune police register a case against two men for allegedly claiming to cure cancer and improve finances through prayers. Learn about the investigation details and the law invoked.
Chennai Airport spends ₹1 crore annually on buggies after shifting cab pick-up. Passengers face hardship, but contracts with private firms are valid until 2029. Details inside.
RML Hospital & Lady Hardinge face severe faculty shortages, crippling key departments. Discover how this impacts patient care and why recruitment lags. Read the full RTI report.
The Centre has asked all states for an urgent status report on forming Civil Services Boards, mandated by SC in 2013 to ensure stable postings. An RTI by an IFS officer triggered the move.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy promises urgent action to protect coffee estates from SARFAESI Act auctions. Planters fear losing properties as banks proceed with recoveries.
A special court in Mumbai dismissed pleas seeking zero FIRs against two Thane judges, upholding judicial immunity. The judge cited lack of evidence and the Judges Protection Act. Read the full details.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
Tamil Nadu Information Commission appoints Nagercoil Municipal Commissioner as PIO after repeated failures by officials to attend hearings, sending a strong message on RTI compliance.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
The National Green Tribunal escalates illegal quarrying behind Tata Cancer Hospital. CIDCO & state environment dept confirm no permissions were granted. Read the full report.
RTI data reveals state & central govt bodies in Mumbai owe BMC over Rs 3,000 crore in property tax arrears. Only Rs 243 crore recovered in 5 years, raising burden on citizens. Read full details.
CAG report reveals irregularities in PMKVY, including fake beneficiary photos. Also, insights on MGNREGA overhaul, nuclear sector reforms, RTI Act concerns & rupee depreciation for UPSC aspirants.
RTI data reveals over 1.4 lakh higher education scholarship applications are stuck in Maharashtra, causing financial distress for students. Learn about the delays and affected schemes.
Tamil Nadu Information Commission condemns an RTI appellant for verbal abuse. Commissioner R Priyakumar directs a fresh submission for final order. Details on the Madras High Court petitions inside.
Mizoram's excise department cracks down on narcotics, registering 1,016 NDPS cases and seizing massive drug hauls. Over 1,500 arrested, including foreign nationals. Read the full report.
Delhi's new fee regulation law joins a national landscape. We compare Tamil Nadu's fixation model, Gujarat's hard caps, and Maharashtra's consensus approach, examining legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
CCTV footage from Ernakulam North police station shows a pregnant woman being slapped by an inspector. The video emerged after a year-and-a-half-long legal battle, contradicting police claims.
Official data shows an unexplained drop in pollution in Panchkula's rivers despite sewage inflow. Experts call it 'scientifically implausible' and demand an independent audit.
RTI activist files complaint over Rs 20.7 lakh helipad expenditure for President Murmu's Sabarimala visit. CM orders probe after chopper wheels sink. Read the full details.
Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant highlights a worrying trend of judges passing questionable orders before retirement. Details on the MP judge's suspension case and the court's strong remarks.
189 beneficiaries of Karnataka's Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Yadgir were subjected to child marriage, depriving them of financial aid and inviting legal action. DC warns of strict measures.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
RTI reveals Noida Authority utilised only Rs 9 crore of Rs 55.7 crore NCAP funds over 3 years. Officials cite bureaucratic delays, while residents demand urgent action on toxic air.