The Supreme Court directs states to create enforceable rules for the 25% RTE quota, mandates NCPCR monitoring, and addresses systemic barriers in education access for underprivileged children.
Forty-one social organizations under Jan Swasthya Abhiyan Rajasthan submitted a memorandum to CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, demanding increased health budget and implementation of the Right to Health Act 2022.
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.
A 21-year-old college student and her parents in Pilibhit face charges for allegedly uploading 200+ personal photos of her cousin with obscene remarks on Instagram and demanding Rs 1 lakh to remove them.
The Goa government has tabled a bill to increase the minimum age for admission to Class 1 from 5 to 6 years, effective from the academic year 2026-27.
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.
Karnataka Minister Mahadevappa announces protests against VB-G RAM G Act, accusing BJP of unconstitutionally replacing MGNREGA and violating citizens' rights. Read more.
Uttarakhand State Information Commission orders High Court to provide aggregate data on complaints against trial court judges under RTI. Landmark order balances transparency with judicial independence.
Punjab & Haryana High Court declares right to housing fundamental under Article 21, sets aside Chandigarh's jhuggi demolition orders. Authorities must consider rehabilitation claims.
Elon Musk's X admits fault, takes action after government notice on Grok AI generating non-consensual images. 600 accounts blocked, 3,500 pieces of content removed.
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.
Odisha's education department mandates school committees to visit homes of students absent for a week to tackle dropout rates, child marriage, and labour. Learn about the new directive and its goals.
China unveils draft regulations to tighten online personal data governance, mandating user consent and strict protections. This move parallels India's Digital Personal Data Protection rules enacted in 2025.
Uttar Pradesh simplifies RTE Act admissions for underprivileged kids. Now, only one parent's Aadhaar is needed. Learn how this change removes barriers and ensures 25% quota compliance.
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.
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.
More than 200 complaints reveal alleged discrimination against RTE students in Ahmedabad's private schools, prompting DEO-led hearings. Parents report segregation and hidden fees.
Odisha Information Commission approaches police alleging a 'habitual RTI applicant' took bribes from officials to withdraw applications. A video clip serves as key evidence.
Rajasthan High Court issues notice to state govt for failing to frame rules under the Right to Health Act 2022 after 2.5 years. A PIL demands urgent implementation. Read more.
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
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the right to receive gratuity is a statutory right. The court directed a firm to pay a retired employee his dues with 10% annual interest. Read the full judgment details.
Uttarakhand education dept serves notices to 69 unregistered schools in Rudraprayag, gives 15-day ultimatum. Penalty of Rs 1 lakh & shutdown looms for non-compliance.
Orissa High Court directs state to explain teacher deployment for CRCC roles, stressing it hampers students' right to education. Next hearing on Jan 13.
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty announces a Supreme Court review petition against mandatory K-TET for all teachers. Govt pledges to shield experienced educators from disqualification. Read the full story.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' on Jan 3, 2026, demanding the withdrawal of the VB GRAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law.
Indian IT Ministry issues notice to Elon Musk's X over Grok AI misuse for obscene content. Platform given 72 hours to submit action report or face legal consequences. Read details.
MeitY directs X to remove unlawful AI content from Grok within 72 hours or face legal action. The notice cites misuse to create fake accounts targeting women.
Indian government issues notice to Elon Musk's X over AI misuse creating explicit content. Platform faces legal action for non-compliance. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
India's IT Ministry warns X over failures to moderate AI-generated obscene content targeting women. The platform faces legal action if it doesn't submit a report and remove content within 72 hours.