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Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani (PTI file image)

Aakar Patel | Hindenburg saga: Why the markets reacted… Can govt now fix matters?

Readers may not know that exposure of India’s mutual funds to the Adani Group was always limited, with almost nobody willing to invest in it

21 Feb 2023 12:05 AM

Sonia said one of the proudest achievements of the Congress-led UPA was the passage of the Right to Information Act of 2005. (Photo: File)

Modi govt sees RTI an obstacle to majotarian agenda: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia said the changes will allow the Modi Government to appoint 'submissive officials'.

31 Oct 2019 8:16 PM

Huge online response to plea against RTI Bill

The petition is receiving wide support from city activists and residents. Moreover, nearly 6,000 people have signed it so far.

28 Jul 2019 5:13 AM

The weaker sections of our society have benefited greatly by the proactive use of RTI by activists and others. (Photo: File)

RTI on brink of extinction, Central govt wants to subvert Act: Sonia Gandhi

The foundations of our democracy have, as a result, been strengthened immeasurably, she said.

23 Jul 2019 11:21 AM

According to doctors, many TB patients suffer from depression which is the reason behind the suicides and there are no special counselors for these patients.

24 patients ended lives at TB hospital: Report

On May 2, a woman from Thane, who was suffering from tuberculosis, committed suicide by jumping into the lake.

04 May 2019 1:24 AM

In January this year, Supreme Court had issued contempt notice to RBI for not disclosing annual inspection report of banks under RTI. (Photo: PTI)

SC directs RBI to disclose information on bank inspection report under RTI

Supreme Court made it clear that it was giving a last opportunity to RBI to comply with provisions RTI.

26 Apr 2019 11:38 AM

Only 24 per cent govt vacancies filled in past 5 years: RTI

The information revealed that 2014 had the least percentage of job positions filled at 10 per cent.

21 Apr 2019 3:57 AM

A-G says SC not bound to disclose info on collegium

The case related to an RTI request by activist Subhash Chandra Agarwal on the appointment of judges.

04 Apr 2019 1:02 AM

21 disqualified corporators faced no action

They were disqualified after civic elections of 2007, 2012 and 2017.

08 Feb 2019 1:55 AM

The RTI further revealed that in 2017-18, the total expenditure of MU was Rs 116 crore.

Professors paid Rs 12 cr to revaluate papers in last 2 yrs

As per MU officials, 99 per cent of students’ marks is increased after revaluation while only 0.1 per cent of students’ marks are decreased.

17 Dec 2018 1:12 AM

Ousted Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry.

Tatas, TCS violated rules in sacking Mistry: RTI reply from RoC

Tatas in the aftermath of the boardroom coup on October 24, 2016 dismissing Mistry as the group chairman.

01 Nov 2018 10:11 AM

Mostly ruling leaders’ riot cases dropped

Notwithstanding, cases against leaders wh-ere violence had taken pl-ace during agitations were withdrawn.

02 Oct 2018 2:27 AM

The budget constraint is the reason cited for such less approval.

Data shows lack of police in state

According to the data sought by RTI activist Jeetendra Ghadge, in Maharashtra there is demand of 61,494 police.

24 Aug 2018 2:22 AM

Picture used for representational purpose only.

Activist claims city not prepared for natural disasters

The incidents from natural disasters include building and wall collapse, short circuit, gas leakage among others.

24 Aug 2018 2:00 AM

21,000 tree falling incidents claimed 30 lives in 5 years: RTI

This information was revealed in a reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query by Shakeel Ahmed Shaikh.

24 Aug 2018 1:57 AM

Duo accused of killing RTI activist held

The accused duo are ‘taadi-maadi’ sellers who were allegedly adversely affected by the incessant complaining of the deceased.

24 Jul 2018 2:28 AM

BJP changes make RTI useless, says Rahul Gandhi

The BJP believes the truth must be hidden from the people and they must not question people in power.

20 Jul 2018 1:05 AM

The monsoon session will be held from July 18 to August 10. (Photo: PTI | File)

Concerns raised as Centre moves to amend RTI law in Parliament session

The amendment bill has been listed for 'introduction, consideration and passing' in the monsoon session of parliament.

15 Jul 2018 8:32 PM

Toilet scam in Bihar, Enforcement Directorate to issue summons

The Patna divisional commissioner ordered an investigation and an FIR was lodged on the statement of a block development officer.

10 Jul 2018 2:23 AM

‘MLAs, councillors didn’t raise civic issues adequately’

This, is in spite of a total of 3,060 complaints filed in 2015, 2016, and 2017 on fires in houses/buildings.

07 Jun 2018 6:58 AM

File picture of the 2017 Ghatkopar building collapse.

Sai Siddhi residents face new hurdle

The survivors have sought a hearing with the authorities.

01 Jun 2018 2:08 AM

The government received as much as Rs 118,520 as RTI fee in the same period, according to the data.

In last 10 months, 90 per cent of RTI requests filed online

Govt saved on postal charges as most replies are sent online.

15 May 2018 5:58 AM

Families of those who died a month after the surgery were paid Rs 50,000 as compensation. (Representational image)

Birth-control surgery didn’t kill anyone: BMC

Tubectomy is a surgical procedure for sterilisation where a woman’s fallopian tubes are clamped and sealed for preventing further pregnancies.

08 May 2018 1:55 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Banished Kundra files petition in apex court

Kundra had filed an application under RTI at the Delhi Police who in their reply said there's “no evidence” of betting charges against him.

31 Mar 2018 2:34 AM

The roar turns into a mewl

Hazare’s latest stir in the Capital fails to rouse attention unlike 2011.

31 Mar 2018 1:58 AM

No court relief for six Thane RTI activists

The activists sought that TMC commissioner should take back his complaint and also sought to restrain the police from taking action against them.

26 Mar 2018 1:19 AM

A RTI query revealed that 17 residential buildings with 1564 flats, 20 offices and a golf course are coming up.

Inspect wetland site: Locals

Residential bldgs coming up under garb of golf course at Seawoods.

23 Mar 2018 2:23 AM

Activist Rohit Choudhary had filed a Right to Information application seeking information on the number of Rohingya Muslims living in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: RTI reveals 27 Rohingya families staying illegaly, own sim cards

The petitioner also said, authorities need to find out how SIM cards were obtained, given that Rohingyas don't have citizenship documents.

13 Mar 2018 4:59 PM

Delhi HC asks CBSE if marks of students are online now

The court was today told by CBSE that it has informed the RTI applican’t about its appeal and the stay order.

16 Feb 2018 3:16 AM

Haldwani-based RTI activist Hemant Singh was informed via a letter dated January 22 that that Uttarakhand chief minister's office spent Rs 68,59,865 on 'chai paani' (snacks and refreshments). (Photo: File)

U'khand: BJP govt spent Rs 68L on 'chai paani' in 11 months, RTI reveals

The BJP spokesperson said that such expenses are natural as many official meetings take place in the CM's office.

07 Feb 2018 10:53 AM

'The public authority can only provide the information as is available with it, provided disclosure of such information is not exempt under section 8 of the Act,' observed HC. (Photo: PTI/File)

Not mandatory for public authority to call for data under RTI: Delhi HC

HC said that the authority can only provide information which is available with it to an applicant under the RTI Act.

28 Jan 2018 3:54 PM

Maharashtra will increase RTI commissions, says CM Fadnavis

The CM said that the government would look at the possibilities to deal with people who are misusing the RTI Act.

22 Dec 2017 3:05 AM

Reliance Energy goes on power trip without paying Rs 1,451 crore

Galgali shot a letter to CM Fadnavis demanding stern action against Ambani’s Reliace company and also against concerned officials.

16 Dec 2017 1:38 AM

Activist tells students to get copies from Mumbai University

Damania to file RTI inquiry into marking system tenders.

25 Aug 2017 1:26 AM

1 lakh units of blood have been collected through replacement donation in past five years.

Blood donation must be voluntary: FDA

Replacement blood donation refers to the blood donated by a patient’s relatives/friends to restore the units utilised for the patient.

13 Aug 2017 1:51 AM

Fighting for justice is my nature, says RTI activist

Talking to this correspondent, Mr Garg said that fighting for justice is in his nature.

30 Jul 2017 2:46 AM

Activists stand divided on dilution of the act

Anil Galgali said that the Maharashtra government had introduced such rules in 2012.

12 Jul 2017 2:15 AM

There have been allegations that the government has tried to dilute the RTI Act ever since its inception. (Representational image)

RTI would be discarded if applicant dies: Centre

New provisions are likely to jeopardise lives of applicants.

12 Jul 2017 2:11 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: File/AP)

Killings by Naxals not human rights violation of jawans: CRPF

Human rights activist Venkatesh Nayak had sought the report, saying the massacre violated the human rights of those killed.

20 Jun 2017 6:58 PM

In response to the first query, the department said the information that was being sought was more than six years old and the nature of the information sought was vast.

No info on babu plaints: Mhada

Reply comes when 5 Mhada enggs are undergoing bribery probe.

23 May 2017 12:53 AM

Rs 242 crore disbursed to provide relief from June 2012 to March 2017

Monetary aid is provided via the CM’s relief fund according to the accepted norms being fulfilled as per the stipulated guidelines.

12 May 2017 3:31 AM

The toll collection rights of IRB will end in 2019.

20,000 vehicles skip Mumbai-Pune Expressway toll daily

Toll collector says all are not violators as those who pay once are listed as ‘non-tollable’.

09 May 2017 12:38 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PMO won’t divulge information on ad pictures

The PMO was asked to give details of permissions sought by companies, trusts and individuals for using the PM’s photographs.

08 May 2017 6:06 AM

The MSRDC said there is no rule or direction issued by the state government to have yellow line at toll collection points.

MSRDC, in RTI reply, bunks govt claim over yellow line and toll

A yellow line is drawn at a certain distance from the toll plaza.

05 May 2017 1:56 AM

CR launched a crackdown after several discrepancies were found in the RTI reply.

Railway official suspended over ‘wrong’ RTI reply

Union minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted on Tuesday that an inquiry would be conducted to into the matter.

03 May 2017 2:39 AM

Railways has incurred losses running into thpusands of crore rupees.

How the big Central Railway catering scam unfolded

RTI query gets startling reply; 100 gm curd bought for Rs 972, refined oil for Rs 1,241 a litre.

02 May 2017 3:12 PM

The RTI query was filed by Mumbai-based activist Anil Galgali and was replied by the state government’s printing press department.

Number of people wanting to change religion doubles in three years

Between July 2014 and March 2015 around 59,000 individuals applied for change in their names, of which 53,000 were approved and 5,700 were rejected.

01 May 2017 3:08 AM

Only 20 per cent of the cases are being probed.

38,000 black money tip-offs since December 2016

The Union government, in December 2016, had created the email ID and asked the common public to inform it about black money hoarders.

17 Apr 2017 2:22 AM

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