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RTI Activist Amit Jethwa Murder Case: Guj HC Suspends Life Sentence Of Ex-BJP MP's Nephew

RTI Activist Amit Jethwa Murder Case: Guj HC Suspends Life Sentence Of Ex-BJP MP's Nephew

In the 2010 murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa, and granted Shiva Solanki, nephew of former BJP MP Dinu Solanki, bail pending hearing on his appeal, the Gujarat High Court has suspended the life sentence.

07 February 2023

A couple taking wedding vows during their marriage. (Representative image)

Delhi Government Provided 'Safe House' Accommodation To 16 Inter-Caste Couples Since March 2021: RTI

The 181 women helpline of the Delhi Commission for Women is serving as a round-the-clock helpline to receive complaints of threat and harassment from inter-faith and inter-caste married couples and provide assistance to...

21 September 2022

CCTV camera on a wall.

Explained: Why Delhi Police's Facial Recognition Mechanism To Nab Accused Raises Concern

The RTI response, which has now created an uproar, sheds light on the lack of privacy impact assessment of facial recognition technology used by Delhi Police to nab the accused. 

18 August 2022

Govt Invites Applications For Information Commissioners In CIC

Applicants are invited to apply for positions as Information Commissioners at the Central Information Commission (CIC).

21 December 2022

Rehabilitation of Tihar Jail inmates

Delhi's Tihar Jail Is Overcrowded, Reveals RTI

High-profile gangsters and criminals are also lodged in Tihar jail, including Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar and Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, among others.

27 August 2022

Chinese Soldiers Causalities In Galwan Clash With Indian Forces Cannot Be Disclosed: CIC

Ladakh standoff: The eastern Ladakh border row escalated after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15, 2020.

29 July 2022

Arvind Kejriwal press conference

BJP Terms AAP Govt In Delhi ‘Corrupt’, Says Stonewalling Queries Under RTI

BJP said RTI queries regarding the obligatory treatment provided to the poor by the private hospitals that have received benefits from the government have been denied.

12 October 2022

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Central Information Commission Data Shows 26,518 Appeals Pending: Govt In Rajya Sabha

Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh also said that all the states had been requested to explore the feasibility of implementing online RTI.

21 July 2022

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29 April 2022
Congress Raises Doubts Over Puri Heritage Corridor Project

Congress Raises Doubts Over Puri Heritage Corridor Project

The state government on the other hand claimed that no rule is violated in implementation of the project. Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra has made a public...


01 April 2022
DTC Spending Rs 1.37 Lakh Daily To Run Delhi-Kathmandu Bus Service: RTI Reply

DTC Spending Rs 1.37 Lakh Daily To Run Delhi-Kathmandu Bus Service: RTI Reply

According to the information provided by the officials regarding the 15-day operation of the bus service, the DTC earned a marginal profit. From February 17 to...


15 December 2021
IOA Contracts With The Lalit Hotel: CIC Demands Details

IOA Contracts With The Lalit Hotel: CIC Demands Details

CIC (Central Information Commission) has directed IOA( Indian Olympic Association for its all contract details with The Lalit Hotel—a five star property.


18 November 2021
Only 7.15% Online RTI Applications Filed By Women In 8 Years: Right To Information Request Reveals

Only 7.15% Online RTI Applications Filed By Women In 8 Years: Right To Information Request Reveals

Replying to an RTI query, the personnel ministry said that a total of 1,59,107 applications were filed under the Right to Information Act between April 22,...


28 April 2021
Wanted Criminal Vinod Yadav Killed In An Encounter With Police In Uttar Pradesh

Wanted Criminal Vinod Yadav Killed In An Encounter With Police In Uttar Pradesh

Eighty-two criminal cases were registered against Vinod Yadav.


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22 February 2021
SC Pulls Up Centre For Not Filing Reply On Jairam Ramesh’s Plea Against Amended RTI Act

SC Pulls Up Centre For Not Filing Reply On Jairam Ramesh’s Plea Against Amended RTI Act

On January 31, 2020; the top court had sought the Centre's response on Ramesh's plea, which said that the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 "collectively violate" the...


10 January 2021
Money Under PM-KISAN Scheme Going In 'Wrong Hands', RTI Data Reveals

Money Under PM-KISAN Scheme Going In 'Wrong Hands', RTI Data Reveals

The government disbursed Rs 1,364 Cr to over 20 lakh undeserving beneficiaries under the ambitious scheme, data shows


05 November 2020
HC Asks I&B Ministry To Probe Display Of RTI Activists' Details On Website

HC Asks I&B Ministry To Probe Display Of RTI Activists' Details On Website

The order directed the Ministry to look into the enclosure of personal details of RTI activists on its website.


30 August 2020
70 Years Of Indian Judiciary | Opinion: Resistance To Transparency Makes Our Courts Mysterious Institutions

70 Years Of Indian Judiciary | Opinion: Resistance To Transparency Makes Our Courts Mysterious Institutions

Even after 70 years of India as a Republic, the Supreme Court is yet to launch even the modest pilot project of webcasting constitutionally important cases,...


06 February 2020
Air India Has To Recover Over Rs 822 Crore For Providing VVIP Charter Flights: RTI

Air India Has To Recover Over Rs 822 Crore For Providing VVIP Charter Flights: RTI

In a RTI response, Air India also said an additional Rs 9.67 crore towards evacuation operations and Rs 12.65 crore towards ferrying foreign dignitaries were...


21 January 2020
Home Ministry Confirms It Has No Information On ‘Tukde Tukde’ Gang, Activist To Explore Legal Options

Home Ministry Confirms It Has No Information On ‘Tukde Tukde’ Gang, Activist To Explore Legal Options

RTI activist says Amit Shah and Home Ministry are contradicting each other and he will take the matter to the EC.


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13 November 2019
CJI To Fall Under RTI: Credibility, Confidence And Accountability Restored

CJI To Fall Under RTI: Credibility, Confidence And Accountability Restored

Reading out the majority decision, Justice Khanna said: 'Judicial independence and accountability go hand in hand.'


02 August 2019
BJP-Led NDA Flexes Muscle As Parliament Fast-Track Key Bills; What's The Hurry? Asks Opposition

BJP-Led NDA Flexes Muscle As Parliament Fast-Track Key Bills; What's The Hurry? Asks Opposition

Contentious Bills like the Triple Talaq needed scrutiny, feels the Opposition but the NDA, as data shows, does not believe in delaying its stamp of authority


27 July 2019
'Government Murders RTI': Rahul Gandhi After Parliament Clears Amendment To RTI Act

'Government Murders RTI': Rahul Gandhi After Parliament Clears Amendment To RTI Act

Parliament approved the amendment to the RTI Act, with Rajya Sabha on Thursday passing it after negating an Opposition sponsored motion to send it to a House...


27 July 2019
TMC MP Derek O'Brien Summoned By CBI In Saradha Scam Probe

TMC MP Derek O'Brien Summoned By CBI In Saradha Scam Probe

The Rajya Sabha MP, who is also a spokesperson of West Bengal's ruling party, has been asked to appear before a CBI team in the first week of August, they said.


26 July 2019
PM Modi Taking Revenge For His Embarrassments By Amending RTI: Jiaram Ramesh

PM Modi Taking Revenge For His Embarrassments By Amending RTI: Jiaram Ramesh

The Prime Minister is 'taking revenge' for the disclosure in five cases directed under it which includes disclosure of demonetisation and regarding his...


24 July 2019
Opinion: By Amending RTI Act, Govt Is Attempting To Subvert People's Power

Opinion: By Amending RTI Act, Govt Is Attempting To Subvert People's Power

RTI remains the only credible means left in our polity today to access the facts within government functioning, and therefore, come closer to the truth, write...


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