Right To Information
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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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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.
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Union ministers attend events by BJP-affiliated group when on foreign tours, says S Jaishankar
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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Mahua Moitra expelled from Lok Sabha due to allegations in cash-for-query case
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Why caste divides Marathas as they rally for reservation
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Sun setting on the Commonwealth Games: Is it time to say goodbye to the multi-sport event?
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Adventure sportsperson plunges nearly 1,000 feet off world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai
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Caught on camera: Man taken by surprise as tiger jumps out of the trees to cross the road
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Watch: Residents negotiate toxic water in Chennai as oil spill adds to post-cyclone woes
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Watch: That awkward moment when the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the UK Parliament fails
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Watch: Indian diaspora, embassies organise garba dances to celebrate UNESCO’s cultural heritage tag
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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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Privacy trumps transparency in the new data protection bill and that’s bad news for democracy
The public interest exception in the Right to Information act has deleted allowing information officers to deny all personal information in public records.
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How the proposed Data Protection Bill will undermine India’s Right to Information
A planned amendment says that all information that can be related to a person may be denied.
Shailesh Gandhi
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How a flawed interpretation of the RTI Act is being used to protect corrupt officials
Many agencies are denying information on the grounds that the information sought is personal and there is no larger public interest in its disclosure.
Shailesh Gandhi
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Full text: Ask courts not to accept pleas against RTI Act orders, information commissioners urge CJI
Fifteen sitting and retired information commissioners have said that their directions were being negated due to stay orders from various High Courts.
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The Field
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Hockey: Savita to lead 22-member Indian women’s team in 5 Nations Tournament
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat South Korea in 9th-12th classification match
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Pro Kabaddi League: Pink Panthers play out tie with Warriors; Pirates end Giants’ winning start
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC fight back to salvage a draw against Chennaiyin FC
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Wrestling: Reetika Hooda brings promise to Indian pipeline with golden run