MahaRail Criticised by CIC for Failing RTI Response
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.
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.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar rushed back to Delhi after his father met with an accident. Key meeting with booth-level officers in Bhubaneswar postponed. He praised Odisha's heritage.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar begins a 3-day visit to Odisha, addressing booth officers to streamline the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Key focus: eliminating duplicates & addressing migration issues.
A Trinamool Congress delegation will meet the Chief Election Commissioner on December 31 to discuss the 2025 West Bengal assembly elections and raise concerns over the state machinery. Get the latest details.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will meet Booth Level Officers in Odisha on December 29. Learn about the SIR exercise and the vital role of BLOs in house-to-house verification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab Human Rights Commission seeks report from Ludhiana authorities on rising thefts in Sarabha Nagar's Leisure Valley park. Next hearing is on January 28, 2026. Read details.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says Telangana will set a national benchmark in electoral roll revision, citing Bihar's flawless exercise. He highlights India's global democratic leadership.
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.
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.
State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare directs police and district officials to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polling and counting for municipal elections on December 20 and 21. Read the full story.
Nagpur civic officials and police held a crucial meeting to finalize security for over 3000 polling booths and strong rooms ahead of the municipal elections. Details inside.
A show-cause reply submitted to the West Bengal government blames Kolkata event organisers for ignoring agreed plans and allowing excess entries. Read the full details on the official response and potential next steps.
Explore the $10 million net worth and controversial Vanity Fair interview of Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's influential Chief of Staff. Discover her career and the fallout.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
Three RTI activists booked for 'fake' info on VK Pandian's security produce new RTI reply matching their claims. They allege false implication. Read the full story.
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University has published the official RSCIT answer key for the December 14 exam. Download the PDF and get your admit card for the December 21 test now.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar faces backlash in Pakistan for its portrayal of Karachi's Lyari. Sindh's Information Department announces a counter-film, Mera Lyari, for 2026. Details inside.
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira accuses Punjab State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhry of gross incompetence and surrender during block samiti and zila parishad elections. Read the full story.
Karnataka Information Commission rules KMF & its unions are public authorities under RTI Act, ensuring transparency in use of public funds. Details inside.
Kolkata and Bihar STFs reveal criminals are using the city as a hideout and buying properties. Police enhance interstate coordination and community watch. Read more.