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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 President Sukhbir Badal condemns AAP govt for framing journalists & RTI activists. He alleges misuse of state funds & helicopter. Read full details.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.