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Maha stays changes in RTI Act after Anna Hazare warns of hunger strike

Social activist Anna Hazare had threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 if the Maharashtra government did not immediately withdraw the “illegal” amendments to the RTI rules. (HT)
mumbai news
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:57 am IST

Maharashtra tightens RTI rules, hikes fees

The Maharashtra government said the amendments are aimed at improving transparency and streamlining the processing of RTI applications. (PTI)
mumbai news
Published on Jun 18, 2026 07:20 am IST

20 years of RTI in Haryana; Over 7k cases await disposal before information commission

The pendency is being aggravated by a shortage of commissioners and vacant posts, the report reveals. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:24 am IST

CIC questions DDA over denial of RTI on land allotment to private schools

CIC questions DDA over denial of RTI on land allotment to private schools
delhi news
Published on Apr 28, 2026 06:04 pm IST

State introduces eligibility criteria for RTI commissioners

State introduces eligibility criteria for RTI commissioners
mumbai news
Published on Apr 28, 2026 05:06 am IST

Right to Information Act not a tool for vengeance: Bombay HC

RTI not a tool for vengeance: HC
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 06, 2026 10:05 am IST

CIC raps DU's Venkateswara College over 'baseless' RTI reply on favouritism allegations

CIC raps DU's Venkateswara College over 'baseless' RTI reply on favouritism allegations
delhi news
Published on Mar 03, 2026 05:29 pm IST

Illegal encroachment: CIC asks MCD to put complaints, demolition drive details in public domain

Illegal encroachment: CIC asks MCD to put complaints, demolition drive details in public domain
delhi news
Published on Feb 17, 2026 04:58 pm IST

CIC raps Rajkot GST office for blanket RTI denial on arrests, bails; flags 'suspicion of collusion'

CIC raps Rajkot GST office for blanket RTI denial on arrests, bails; flags 'suspicion of collusion'
india news
Published on Feb 16, 2026 07:09 pm IST

Supreme Court turns down plea to scrutinise CIC picks

The court clarified that its purpose is not to hold a trial of the names considered against each post and in any case, the PM-led selection panel is not expected to pick an “ineligible” person. (Rahul Singh)
india news
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 06:26 am IST

UP schoolboy gets answer sheets through RTI Act after 9 months' struggle

UP schoolboy gets answer sheets through RTI Act after 9 months' struggle
lucknow news
Published on Feb 09, 2026 05:29 pm IST

Delhi HC slams MCD over RTI non-compliance for two decades

Court orders civic body to file an affidavit on steps taken under Section 4, citing missing resolutions, committee minutes and budget details online. (HT)
delhi news
Published on Feb 05, 2026 05:02 am IST

HC pulls up MCD over failure to publicise resolutions, records despite 20 years of RTI Act

HC pulls up MCD over failure to publicise resolutions, records despite 20 years of RTI Act
delhi news
Published on Feb 04, 2026 03:10 pm IST

Father-in-law's information on salary, property cannot be provided under RTI to son-in-law: Information Commissioner

Father-in-law's information on salary, property cannot be provided under RTI to son-in-law: Information Commissioner
lucknow news
Published on Feb 03, 2026 04:27 pm IST

Kharge accuses government of systematically weakening Right to Information Act

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. (X)
india news
Published on Jan 30, 2026 03:11 pm IST

CIC allows woman to access husband's ‘generic’ income detail, says no privacy

The CIC observed that information relating to income does not remain purely personal when sought by a legally wedded spouse for maintenance litigation.
india news
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 08:48 pm IST

Denial of limestone export data to Bangladesh justified; no larger public interest: CIC

Denial of limestone export data to Bangladesh justified; no larger public interest: CIC
india news
Published on Jan 02, 2026 05:02 pm IST

RTI reveals massive administrative delays in Maha scholarship disbursement

The response received on December 18 by Amar Ekad, president, Care of Public Safety Association, raises serious concerns about administrative efficiency (or the lack of it) and its impact on students from economically weaker sections. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
mumbai news
Published on Dec 22, 2025 06:48 am IST

MCD may upload House, committee proceedings on official website

Many highlighted that the daily issues faced in the city mostly fall under the MCD’s domain.
delhi news
Published on Nov 06, 2025 03:39 am IST

20 yrs of RTI: NDA systematically diluting Act’s essence: Rajani Patil

As the Right to Information (RTI) Act completed 20 years of its implementation on October 12, 2025, AICC in-charge for Himachal Pradesh, Rajani Patil, accused the NDA government of systematically diluting its essence through successive amendments.
chandigarh news
Published on Oct 13, 2025 03:18 am IST

As RTI Act completes 20 years, report shows lapses

Declaring a political party a public authority under the RTI Act would hamper its smooth internal working, which is not the objective of the Act and was not envisaged by Parliament, reads a government affidavit. (Illustration: Jayanto)
india news
Published on Oct 10, 2025 04:44 am IST

2 state commissions defunct, CIC without chief commissioner, says report on RTI

Under the RTI Act, the information commissions consist of a CIC and up to 10 information commissioners. (Representative file photo)
india news
Updated on Oct 09, 2025 04:22 pm IST

Ecostani: RTI faces its toughest period as it completes 20 years

PREMIUM
For representational purposes only. (HT illustration by Jayanto)
india news
Published on Oct 06, 2025 05:32 pm IST

Info accessed from pvt society by a public authority can be sought under RTI Act

The court found no perversity or illegality in the order and said that in view of this it dissuades from interfering with the commission’s order. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 24, 2025 05:35 am IST

Odisha State Information Commission debars man from making RTI applications for one year

Odisha State Information Commission debars man from making RTI applications for one year
india news
Published on Sept 13, 2025 07:57 pm IST

RTI bench dismisses 7,651 appeals, warns against misusing the law

RTI bench dismisses 7,651 appeals, warns against misusing the law
mumbai news
Published on Aug 01, 2025 06:28 am IST

Provide RTI info via email, pen drive: Delhi high court tells Centre

The high court of Delhi. (File Photo)
delhi news
Published on Jul 02, 2025 05:06 pm IST

Centre extends last date to apply for Chief Information Commissioner's post in CIC

Centre extends last date to apply for Chief Information Commissioner's post in CIC
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:37 pm IST

RTI acts as bridge between citizens, govt: Assam Guv

RTI acts as bridge between citizens, govt: Assam Guv
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:04 pm IST

Close to 35 per cent of faculty posts are vacant in AIIMS, Delhi

Responding to a query under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the administrative officer of the faculty cell of the AIIMS-Delhi said 430 faculty seats were vacant at the institute against a sanctioned strength of 1,235. (File Photo by HT)
news
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 08:12 am IST
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