Right To Information
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Information sought under RTI Act cannot be denied citing difficulty in collating it: Delhi HC
The aim of the Right to Information Act is to ensure transparency and this mandate cannot be obstructed by state governments, said Justice Subramonium Prasad.
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Respond to Subramanian Swamy’s RTI plea on Chinese incursions: Information panel to Centre
The Bharatiya Janata Party leader had filed an application in November 2022 seeking details of illegal incursions by China since 1996.
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PM CARES Fund: Delhi HC sets aside order directing IT department to disclose details on exemption
The High Court said that the applicant had sought reply from the the Income Tax Department and not from the PM CARES Fund.
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Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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‘No data’ and other tactics: How the government is dodging RTI queries on health pacts with Big Tech
Why is information on agreements involving public resources, taxpayer money, sensitive health data not available in the public domain?
Anmol Mathur & Shefali Malhotra
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Centre exempts national cyber security agency CERT-In from RTI Act purview
This comes amid the agency’s investigation into Apple security notifications cautioning Opposition leaders and journalists against ‘state-sponsored attackers’.
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Questioning motive for seeking information not under RTI Act, says Delhi High Court
The High Court was hearing a plea seeking details of the Aarogya Setu app.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Why the right to privacy is incompatible with the right to information
Guaranteeing transparency in state activities is often contingent on the disclosure of personal information of citizens and public officials.
Prashant Reddy T
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RTI activists say years of data missing from Centre’s portal
The records are said to have disappeared from the RTI Online portal, through which applications can be filed to access information from the Union government.
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Supreme Court calls for proper implementation of RTI provisions on proactive disclosure
The court remarked that public accountability is a crucial feature that governs the relationship between duty-bearers and right-holders.
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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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SC acknowledges reluctance of political parties about disclosing internal decisions under RTI Act
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) said political parties cannot be compelled to share details of their discussions or why a certain candidate was selected.
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Ten instances show how the digital data protection bill will undermine the RTI Act
The draft seeks to override the RTI Act and will facilitate the denial of all nature of ‘personal’ information.
Shailesh Gandhi
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BBC documentary: Centre still to share details of blocking order, declined RTI requests in the past
Under the Information Technology Rules, 2021, Centre has to share reasons for issuing blocking orders in writing, said the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative.
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The Field
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals