Amravati Information Commissioner Ravindra Thakare exposes systemic RTI failures, with 70-80% officials not complying. He urges retired officials to help citizens fight for transparency. Read more.
An Indian-origin startup CEO alleges a $3 million extortion plot using stolen data. In travel, West Bengal outranks Goa & Kerala for foreign tourists. Read the latest updates.
A 24-year-old graduate posed as gangster Arzoo Bishnoi to extort money from an Abohar jeweller. Ferozepur police swiftly arrested the accused, revealing a sophisticated scam. Read the full investigation details.
Quick commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed draft papers with Sebi for a ₹11,000 crore IPO, eyeing a 2025 listing. This could make it one of India's youngest listed startups. Read more.
Kim Bom, founder of South Korea's Coupang, issues a formal apology for a November hack that compromised user data. The company has now recovered 100% of the leaked information. Read the full story.
Quick-commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed for a massive Rs 11,000 crore IPO with Sebi, aiming for a 2025 listing. The $7 billion startup could be India's youngest public company.
Palamu police arrest two men linked to gangster Prince Khan for conspiring to extort Rs 1 crore from a jeweller. Read the full investigation details.
Quick commerce giant Zepto is set to pre-file its draft IPO papers with SEBI confidentially this Friday, eyeing a stock market debut next year. This could make it one of India's youngest listed startups. Read more.
Oil prices gained as US economic pressure on Venezuelan shipments and airstrikes in Nigeria added to supply risks. Brent crude rose to $62.48. Get the full analysis of 2024's market trends.
Delhi government mandates all land-owning departments to submit property details for DAMIS, a centralised online system aimed at preventing encroachments and improving asset management.
Quick commerce giant Zepto is set to confidentially pre-file its draft IPO papers with SEBI on Friday, eyeing a 2025 listing. Read about its funding, valuation, and path to becoming one of India's youngest listed startups.
Mumbai police arrests two women for attempting to extort Rs 5.5 crore from a builder's son by threatening a molestation case. They were caught red-handed accepting Rs 1.5 crore. Read the full story.
Punjab's Chief Information Commissioner has directed a high-level inquiry into the Amritsar Municipal Corporation's failure to trace records for a major commercial complex, raising serious RTI and accountability concerns.
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.
NetCore Cloud strengthens its leadership with Jayesh Bhatt as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), bringing over 25 years of cybersecurity expertise to bolster its SaaS platform security. Discover the strategic move.
Arunachal Police arrest two more from Kupwara in Pakistan-linked espionage case. Suspects posed as blanket sellers to gather sensitive information. Read the full details.
Chennai Metro Rail will replace all static route maps with dynamic LCD screens in Phase-1 trains, showing real-time station info, landmarks, and train speed to aid passengers during crowded commutes.
Karnataka High Court refuses to quash Lokayukta probe against former information commissioner in Rs 1 lakh bribery case. The investigation is currently underway. Read the latest details.
Telangana High Court mandates state to publish all government orders online, revealing over 15,700 GOs were withheld from public. A major push for governance transparency.
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.
A Daltonganj jeweller received a WhatsApp voicemail demanding Rs 1 crore from gangster Prince Khan. Police have registered a case under organised crime and BNS sections. Read the full details.
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.
Sony and Tencent settle legal dispute over 'Light of Motiram,' forcing the game's removal from Steam and Epic Games Store. Read the full story behind this major gaming clash.
The National Library of India inks MoUs with universities to enhance Library & Information Science research, student training, and academic collaboration. Discover the future of knowledge sharing.
PGI's crucial digital upgrade faces delay after SFC meeting cancellation. Union Health Minister to chair GB meeting on Dec 30 to decide on high-tech equipment, new courses & promotions. Read more.
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.
After MLC Ivan D'Souza raised the issue, CM Siddaramaiah announced a new vehicle for Mangaluru's Information Dept, ending a six-month struggle for journalists' transport.
Russia's Maria Zakharova slammed Zelensky's Kupyansk visit as a risky publicity stunt. Get the latest on the escalating information war in the Ukraine conflict.
The Income Tax Department clarifies recent taxpayer communications are for voluntary compliance. Review your AIS and respond via the Compliance Portal by Dec 31, 2025, if needed.