CIC VK Tiwari Lauds Punjab's RTI Act Implementation
Central Information Commissioner VK Tiwari visited the Punjab State Information Commission in Chandigarh, commending its progress on RTI Act implementation and discussing reforms for transparency.
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Haryana Colleges: 40% Without Principals, 4,900 Faculty Vacant
RTI data reveals 40% of Haryana's government colleges operate without regular principals. Over 4,900 assistant professor posts remain vacant, affecting subjects like English, Geography, and Science.
Kochi Activist Demands Safety Checks Post Broadway Fire
An RTI activist in Kochi has filed a petition demanding inspections by multiple departments at Broadway shops following a recent fire, citing concerns over unlicensed operations and safety violations.
Madurai Sees 1,127 Teen Pregnancies in 2023-24
Madurai district reports 1,127 teen pregnancies below 18 years in 2023-24 via RTI data. Activists highlight underreporting and call for awareness programs and better surveillance to address the issue.
Kejriwal Questions BJP on Rs 2 Crore Samosa Spending
Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of misusing tribal development funds for catering at a PM Modi event, citing an RTI reply showing Rs 2 crore spent on samosas and food packets.
CIC: Advocates Can't Use RTI for Client Cases
Central Information Commission rules advocates cannot file RTI applications for client case details, citing Madras High Court judgment that such use defeats the law's objectives.
Andhra Pradesh Appoints New RTI Commissioners
The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed a chief information commissioner and four commissioners, all legal professionals with TDP connections, to fill vacancies in the state's transparency body.
CIC: Lawyers Can't Use RTI for Client Cases
The Central Information Commission has clarified that advocates cannot file RTI applications to obtain information for their clients' cases, stating it violates the law's personal use provision.
Chhattisgarh HC Blocks RTI for Judicial Officers' Data
The Chhattisgarh High Court overturned a State Information Commission order demanding personal details of three judicial officers, citing privacy and sovereign function protections.
Railways Call Fare Fixing a Trade Secret, Reject RTI Query
Indian Railways tells CIC that passenger train fare classification and methodology are trade secrets, refusing to disclose details under RTI Act. Commission dismisses appeal seeking fare calculation transparency.
Delhi HC: PM Cares Fund Has Privacy Rights Under RTI
Delhi High Court indicated PM Cares Fund, though a government entity, deserves privacy protection under RTI Act as a third party during an appeal hearing.
Railways: Fare Calculation a Trade Secret, CIC Dismisses RTI
Indian Railways refuses to disclose fare calculation methods, citing trade secret protection under RTI Act exemptions. The Central Information Commission dismisses appeal.
Mumbai Man Held for Rs 5 Crore Extortion Plot Against Andhra MP
A Mumbai resident has been arrested for allegedly plotting to extort Rs 5 crore from an Andhra Pradesh MP by threatening to leak RTI data. His associates also robbed the MP's PA of Rs 70,000.
HC Stays Probe Against Activist, Journalists Over CM Helicopter Post
The Punjab and Haryana High Court grants interim relief to an RTI activist and three journalists, staying investigation in an FIR linked to social media posts questioning Punjab CM's helicopter use during his Japan visit.
HC Stays FIR Against Activist, Journalists Over CM Helicopter Post
The Punjab and Haryana High Court grants interim relief, halting investigation into an FIR filed against an RTI activist and three journalists for questioning Punjab CM's helicopter use during his Japan visit.
BAMU Orders Colleges for RTI Act Voluntary Disclosure
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University mandates all affiliated colleges to make voluntary disclosures under RTI Act, 2005, updating information twice yearly for transparency.
Chennai RTI Abuse: ₹10,000 Fine for 33 Petitions
The Tamil Nadu Information Commission penalized an appellant ₹10,000 for filing 33 similar RTI petitions, calling it a clear misuse of the Act to threaten officials.
SIC Orders HC to Disclose Judicial Complaint Data Under RTI
Uttarakhand's information commission directs the high court to share details on complaints against subordinate judges after an IFS officer's RTI plea challenged denial of information.
Digital India Act & Your Data Rights: Critical Questions Answered
The new Digital India Act and Data Protection Act 2023 raise crucial questions about privacy, consent, and government access. Here's what every Indian needs to know about their digital rights now.
RCU Belagavi Exam Paper Scam: RTI Activist Files Complaint
Rani Channamma University in Belagavi is accused of tender manipulation and GST evasion in a multi-crore answer booklet procurement scam. RTI activist Dattatraya Kulkarni has filed a detailed complaint. Read the full investigation.
Trichy Police Crackdown: Ganja & Tobacco Cases Surge in 2025
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Congress: MHA has no data on detained Bangladeshis in Mumbai
Congress alleges MHA lacks data on detained/deported Bangladeshi immigrants in Mumbai, accusing BJP of politicizing the issue. RTI reply reveals information not available.
Youth attacked in Fatehabad over RTI query on sarpanch
A youth was attacked in Tohana, Fatehabad, after filing an RTI query about a woman sarpanch's nomination documents. Police have registered a case against four, including the sarpanch's brother. Read the full details.
Catholic Congress Rejects CM's Claim on Koshy Report Implementation
Kerala Catholic Congress accuses CM Pinarayi Vijayan of misleading the public on JB Koshy Commission report. The group warns of political consequences and has moved the High Court for the report's release.
Foreigner arrested in Goa for fake Indian passport, Aadhaar card
Goa Crime Branch arrests a 41-year-old Philippine national for obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents. A local accomplice also held. Details on the charges under Foreigners Act and Passport Act.
Manipur MP Files RTI on 'Buffer Zones' in State
Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam seeks MHA clarity on Manipur buffer zones, citing restrictions on citizens' movement. He questions the legal basis and impact on fundamental rights. Read the full story.
Gujarat clerk barred from filing multiple RTI pleas
Gujarat State Information Commission restricts a clerk to one RTI per year after he filed 380 applications, calling it a misuse of the law. Read the full order details.
RTI activist in Odisha accused of taking bribes to withdraw cases
Odisha Information Commission approaches police alleging a 'habitual RTI applicant' took bribes from officials to withdraw applications. A video clip serves as key evidence.
OIC directs police probe into RTI applicant's bribery case
Odisha Information Commission seeks police investigation against a habitual RTI applicant accused of demanding bribes from officials. All his cases put on hold pending probe. #RTI #Odisha
RTI Activist Claims Ajit Pawar's Pune NCP Office Unauthorised
RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar alleges Ajit Pawar's NCP office in Pune is in an unauthorised building on charitable trust land. Read the full investigation details here.
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