Chandigarh Proposes Amendment to Rationalise Building Penalties
Chandigarh Administration proposes amending Punjab Act to rationalise penalties for building violations, offering relief for over 5,000 pending cases. Read more.
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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.
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.
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.
Trai Fails to Recover 97% of Penalties from Telcos
India's telecom regulator Trai recovered only ₹1.37 crore of ₹45 crore penalties in FY25, as operators challenge orders. Weak powers stall spam control and service quality improvements. Read more.
UAE's 2026 Wildlife Law: AED 2M Fines, 15-Year Jail
The UAE replaces 22-year-old rules with a strict new federal law from 2026, aligning with CITES. It imposes fines up to AED 2 million and jail for illegal wildlife trade. Read more.
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.
Activists, Journalists Challenge FIR in HC Over CM Chopper Query
An RTI activist and three journalists have approached the Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed against them for questioning the use of the Punjab CM's official helicopter. They claim it's a free speech issue. Read more.
HC allows plea against secret GO for Osmania Hospital land
Telangana High Court permits petitioner to challenge GO Ms 115, which allotted Goshamahal Stadium land for new Osmania General Hospital. The order was allegedly withheld under RTI. Read the full details.
Trump Threatens India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil
US President Donald Trump warns India of swift tariff hikes if it doesn't address Russian crude imports. Indian exports face a 50% tariff, with half linked to Russian oil purchases. Explore the data and strategic dilemma.
SAD Protests AAP Govt's False Cases Against Media, RTI Activists
SAD President Sukhbir Badal condemns AAP govt for framing journalists & RTI activists. He alleges misuse of state funds & helicopter. Read full details.
Odisha women enforce liquor ban with Rs 10k fine
Women in Odisha's Ghoghar village impose strict fines and social boycott to combat liquor-related issues, demanding government action. Read their powerful story.
Telangana Fire Act Amendment: Stricter Rules for Low-Rise Buildings
Telangana fire dept proposes amending the 1999 Act to regulate buildings under 15m, introduce third-party audits, and hike penalties. Aim is to curb frequent fires in Hyderabad and across the state.
Staffing Crisis at AIIMS: 1600 Faculty Posts Vacant
RTI data reveals nearly 40% faculty posts are vacant across 11 AIIMS, raising alarms over patient care and medical education. Read the full report on the deepening crisis.
Kerala Official Sells Public Road, Keeps ₹1.15 Crore Secret
A Kerala special tahsildar sold a public road near Nemom railway station to Indian Railways for ₹1.15 crore, hiding the fact it was a public thoroughfare. Residents fight for justice as bureaucracy ignores logic.
Public Road Sold by Official, Residents Fight for Justice
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.
Punjab: BJP, SAD Condemn FIR Against RTI Activist, Journalists
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.
Bajwa Slams AAP Over FIRs on RTI Activist, Journalists
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
FIR against 10 for posts on Punjab CM's helicopter use
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 CS Orders Fast Recovery of RTI Penalties from SPIOs
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.
Gig Workers Strike, BMC Funds Probe & Khaleda Zia's Funeral
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.
99% BMC Funds to Ruling Alliance Wards: RTI
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.
Delhi Cabinet Nods to Jan Vishwas Bill for Decriminalisation
Delhi Cabinet approves Jan Vishwas Bill 2026, decriminalising minor offences to ease business, daily life, and reduce court burden. Bill to be tabled in winter session.
RTI Activist Slams Karnataka's 'Unethical' Housing Policy
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.
12,900 Govt Employees Wrongly Availed Ladki Bahin Benefits
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.
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