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Hazare warns of hunger strike over Maha RTI rules: Changes, objections explained

Social activist Anna Hazare
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 05:20 pm IST

RTI activism is ‘new business’: SC denies pre-arrest bail

The Supreme Court of India.
Published on Jun 16, 2026 06:51 am IST

CIC flags MCD's ‘deliberate resistance' on withholding info on stray dogs

Central Information Commission (CIC) discovers "determined and deliberate resistance" to disclosure of information in stray dogs case by MCD
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 06:17 pm IST

Majority of green belts underdeveloped: GMDA reply to RTI

The data showed that of a total 712,364 sqm of designated green belt land, only around 38 per cent has been fully developed (HT)
Published on Apr 03, 2026 04:34 am IST

Delhi teachers still await reimbursement for e-tabs 2 years after purchase: RTI

The Directorate of Education has faced criticism for delays and lack of information on allocated funds. (Representative image)
Updated on Dec 09, 2025 10:11 pm IST

PM-led panel to meet on Dec 10 to select Chief Info Commissioner: Centre to SC

Under the Right to Information Act, the PM is the chairperson of the committee, which also comprises the leader of opposition and a minister nominated by the PM.
Published on Dec 01, 2025 06:40 pm IST

28 crore of MCD air pollution control funds unused

The RTI flagged delays in uploading city-level progress reports on the Portal for Regulation of Air-Pollution in Non-Attainment cities. (HT photo)
Published on Nov 15, 2025 04:14 am IST

As Delhi suffocates, RTI reveals Municipal Corporation sat on 29 cr fund

People walk at Kartavya Path amid smog as air quality remains in the 'Poor' category, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Nov 16, 2025 12:00 pm IST

Ulhasnagar activist who fought noise pollution allegedly dies by suicide

Mumbai activist who fought against noise pollution and river pollution found dead.
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 05:27 am IST

Chandigarh: 322 houses vacant but PGI staff await allotment

PGI accommodates its staff in Sector 12 and 24 but due to the long wait list, the employees are having to put up in rented places nearby, often at a high cost. (HT File)
Published on Aug 14, 2025 07:20 am IST

Number of Delhi 'Laadli Yojana' beneficiaries down by almost 60% in last 15 yrs

The number of beneficiaries of the scheme was about 1.25 lakh in 2008-2009, which reduced to 53,000 in 2024-25.
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:03 am IST

Will DU release info on PM Modi's degree? Delhi HC reserves order on plea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's DU degree details had been sought under RTI.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 04:46 pm IST

Sebi refuses to disclose instances Madhabi Buch recused on conflict of interest

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch speaks during the Annual Capital Markets Conference 2024, in Mumbai, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
Updated on Sept 21, 2024 03:00 pm IST

Bahraich Dargah: U.P. info chief asks Waqf Board CEO how it is out of RTI purview

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Sept 08, 2024 07:32 am IST

Former corporator hits RTI activist with sandal over women’s hostel tender

Former BJP corporator Rajashree Kale (in pic) hit RTI activist Paresh Gurav with her sandal at PMC headquarters over argument on tender floated for women hostel. (SOURCED)
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 08:46 am IST

Only 23 pubs in Pune city are authorised: RTI reveals

On May 22, the PMC administration came down hard on unauthorised pubs, bars, and rooftop hotels in the city. The PMC’s building permission department demolished 54 such establishments, demolishing 54,300 square feet of construction. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 07:58 am IST

38% IITians yet to be placed this year, IITs reach out to alumni network: Report

A challenge remains as the placement session for the academic year 2023-24 at IIT-Delhi nears its conclusion. (File Photo)
Updated on May 23, 2024 11:16 am IST

23 illegal medical facilities operate in Govandi-Mankhurd slums

Mumbai, India - April 3, 2024: Apex Hospital, Illegal Nursing Home at Mankhurd Ghatkopar Link Road, Mankhurd in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 09:17 am IST

Sticky seats: In Chandigarh, 12 doctors on deputation for more than 20 years

Chandigarh administration officials maintain that the terms and conditions for government employees on deputation with the administration are still unclear, while UT’s deputation policy, capping deputation tenure at seven years, is also pending with the Union ministry of home affairs. (Getty image)
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 09:34 am IST

Punjab govt spent 5.78cr on publicity last year: RTI

A hoarding of chief minister Bhagwant Mann at the Jagraon bridge in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 05:24 am IST

‘Yeh hai Aam Aadmi’: BJP jabs Kejriwal on RTI over work at Delhi CM's house

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (PTI)
Published on Jan 09, 2024 04:23 pm IST

Noida imposed 13.23 crore fines on polluters in past six years, reveals RTI reply

Gupta’s another RTI application filed in November 2021, the Noida authority said they imposed penalties worth 9.6 crore in the four years till 2021. (HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 05:06 am IST

Delhi HC directs UIDAI to give copy of grievance redressal contract under RTI

The high court said that t is necessary that there is a complete transparency regarding the way these contracts are awarded. (Representative Image)
Published on Oct 07, 2023 05:41 pm IST

'Why you banned BBC documentary': TMC leader's RTI amid The Kerala Story row

Trinamool Congress national spokesperson Saket Gokhale (File)
Published on May 23, 2023 10:29 am IST

Marked fall in aspirants for SSC’s CGL exam this year

Marked fall in aspirants for SSC’s CGL exam this year (Pic for representation)
Updated on May 18, 2023 06:36 pm IST

80,000 second RTI appeals; 6,390 Maha RERA appeals pending before government

The Maha RERA website had listed 6,390 appeals as pending whereas the website providing information on RTI applications and their current status had become dysfunctional (HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 08, 2023 12:30 am IST

Karnataka assembly sat for only 25 days per year on average: ADR report

Karnataka Legislative Assembly (File Photo)
Updated on Apr 27, 2023 04:04 pm IST

Haryana excise dept to crack down on liquor licence menace

Gurugram, India-April 18, 2023: Gurugram police raided a The Big Tree Cafe at Golf Course road for allegedly serving liquor illegally to the customers without the appropriate license and arrested the two worker, in Gurugram, India, on Tuesday, 28 April 2023. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Leena Dhankar's story)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:34 am IST

Gurugram club raided for illegally serving hookah and liquor

Gurugram police raided the club in Sector 29 in the wee hours of Sunday and arrested three employees. (Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:13 am IST