A special tahsildar in Thiruvananthapuram sold a public road to railways for Rs 1.15 crore, leaving residents stranded. Discover the Kafkaesque battle for an alternative road and the bureaucratic lies exposed by RTI.
BJP and SAD leaders accuse Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of stifling democracy after FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and others. Read the full story.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
Ludhiana Cyber Police file FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and 9 others for social media posts questioning the use of CM Bhagwant Mann's chopper during his Japan visit. Activists call it an attempt to stifle dissent.
Haryana Chief Secretary orders immediate recovery of Rs 1.5 crore in RTI penalties from 57 SPIOs. The move aims to enforce accountability and uphold the Right to Information Act.
Nandini Chakraborty, a 1994-batch IAS officer, becomes West Bengal's first female chief secretary, superseding eight seniors. Her appointment comes months before the state assembly elections.
Nandini Chakraborty creates history as West Bengal's first female Chief Secretary. Learn about her career and this landmark appointment's significance for the state's governance.
Nandini Chakravorty creates history by becoming West Bengal's first woman Chief Secretary. Jagdish Prasad Meena appointed as Home Secretary. Read the full story here.
Former NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date is the new Maharashtra DGP. Get the details on his appointment, career, and the challenges ahead.
On the last day of 2025, gig workers strike for pay transparency, an RTI probe reveals BMC fund bias, and Bangladesh prepares for Khaleda Zia's funeral. Get the full briefing.
RTI data reveals over Rs 1,490 crore in Mumbai development funds since 2023 went almost entirely to ruling alliance wards, raising governance questions ahead of BMC elections. Read the full investigation.
RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad condemns Karnataka govt for providing homes to victims from Kerala while ignoring homeless flood victims in Belagavi. He plans to challenge the policy in High Court.
An RTI exposes over 12,900 ineligible govt employees received Ladki Bahin Yojana funds, pushing total wrongful beneficiaries past 1 lakh. Read about the action ordered.
India's drug regulator CDSCO refuses to disclose risk-based inspection details under RTI, sparking debate on transparency vs. commercial interests. Experts warn this secrecy endangers public health.
Maharashtra's CIC reprimands MahaRail for not responding to ex-MLA's RTI queries, calling it a serious violation. The commission orders disclosure of info and systemic reforms.
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.
A sprawling racket of fraudulent marriage registrations exposed in Gujarat's Panchmahal district. Over 3000 dubious certificates issued, with officials suspended. Read the shocking details.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
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.
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.
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari visits Egypt to enhance military cooperation, discuss fighter aircraft upgrades, and strengthen strategic ties. Read more.
Odisha creates history by appointing 1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary. She succeeds Manoj Ahuja upon his retirement on December 31. Read the full story.
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.
Senior IPS officer and NIA chief Sadanand Date has been repatriated to Maharashtra and is likely to become the state's new police chief after Rashmi Shukla retires. Read about his heroic career and the challenges ahead.
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.
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.