A new global survey reveals deepening distrust in governments and institutions worldwide. People now view their workplaces as the most trustworthy spaces amid rising nationalism and economic fears.
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.
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.
The Chhattisgarh High Court overturned a State Information Commission order demanding personal details of three judicial officers, citing privacy and sovereign function protections.
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.
Maharashtra ATS arrests four for allegedly misusing Rs 4.7 crore collected for religious work through a non-existent trust. The case is now with Beed police. Read for details.
Odisha Information Commission approaches police alleging a 'habitual RTI applicant' took bribes from officials to withdraw applications. A video clip serves as key evidence.
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 family of late singer Zubeen Garg announces a trust in his memory to safeguard his creative legacy and ideals. The trust will manage his unreleased work and support young artists.
Chandigarh International Airport, inaugurated by PM Modi in 2015, still lacks public Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS), causing major passenger inconvenience. Read about the delays and official response.
PGIMER Chandigarh operationalises its Hospital Information System at the Sangrur Satellite Centre from Jan 1, 2026, digitising core services. Director Prof Vivek Lal confirms the model will be replicated at the main campus.
PGI Chandigarh operationalises its Hospital Information System at the Sangrur satellite centre, enhancing digital healthcare services in Punjab. Learn about the new features and benefits.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
Jammu & Kashmir's 'Aapki Zameen, Aapki Nigrani' portal, digitising 8 crore land records, remains inaccessible since Operation Sindoor, raising accountability questions. Read more.
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.
Israel orders 37 aid groups, including MSF and Oxfam, to halt Gaza operations unless they disclose Palestinian staff details. UN and EU condemn the move, warning of a humanitarian crisis.
Discover the top 8 health questions India Googled in 2025, from flu symptoms to diabetes and cancer fears. Learn what drove these searches and the public's health concerns.
A newly built Atal Library in Faridabad's Town Park was inaugurated twice by BJP leaders on December 30, 2025. The Rs 3.85 crore facility's opening saw dual ceremonies. Read the full story.
India's drug regulator CDSCO refuses to disclose risk-based inspection details under RTI, sparking debate on transparency vs. commercial interests. Experts warn this secrecy endangers public health.
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.
Ahmedabad citizens file 1,106 complaints over slack security guards at public places. AMC paid Rs 211 crore to agencies, fined them Rs 4.38 crore. Read the full investigation.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Pilibhit for allegedly making and circulating an obscene video of a 16-year-old girl on social media. The FIR was filed under the IT Act. Read the full details.
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.
Afghan journalists report severe restrictions and delays in accessing official information from the Taliban government, threatening press freedom. Read the full report on the growing media crisis.
An Indian-origin startup CEO alleges a $3 million extortion plot using stolen data. In travel, West Bengal outranks Goa & Kerala for foreign tourists. Read the latest updates.
Kim Bom, founder of South Korea's Coupang, issues a formal apology for a November hack that compromised user data. The company has now recovered 100% of the leaked information. Read the full story.
Oil prices gained as US economic pressure on Venezuelan shipments and airstrikes in Nigeria added to supply risks. Brent crude rose to $62.48. Get the full analysis of 2024's market trends.
Delhi government mandates all land-owning departments to submit property details for DAMIS, a centralised online system aimed at preventing encroachments and improving asset management.
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.