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Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Indira Gandhi letter to EC not found in records

Sharma said the EC should withdraw the Congress' poll symbol since it violated the election guidelines.

31 Oct 2017 12:25 AM IST

A man gets his retina scan done at an Aadhaar enrollment centre. (Photo: PTI)

Aadhaar linkage with bank accounts must: RBI

Central bank denies media reports and cites Official Gazette published on June 1, 2017.

21 Oct 2017 4:54 PM IST

File image of an old tree being hacked in the city.

Trees hacked to widen road, finds RTI

A reason given for trees being hacked is that they give a shabby look to the area in question.

29 Nov 2017 3:08 AM IST

'Rioting cases against Maharashtra right-wing leader dropped': RTI...

RTI activist said Maharashtra govt withdrew 3 cases against Sambhaji Bhide and 9 against BJP and Shiv Sena leaders since...

1 Oct 2018 2:30 PM IST

According to the data collected, a total of about Rs 2 crore has been spent on foreign visits of the Prime Minister. (Photo: File)

Modi's wanderlust: Pak charges India Rs 2.86 Lakh for route navigation

The bills for the Prime Minister's visits are borne by the External Affairs Ministry.

19 Feb 2018 12:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the CPSE Conclave at Vigyan Bhawan on Monday, according to an official statement.

When will PM's promise of Rs 15L be deposited, asks RTI; PMO says not...

The PMO told the Central Information Commission that the query does not come under the definition of 'information' under...

24 April 2018 9:22 AM IST

Central Information Commission

Concerns emerge from within RTI body over proposed changes to act

In a letter marked, Commissioner Acharyulu has requested CIC to send official communication to govt asking for...

22 July 2018 9:28 PM IST

India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters. (Photo: PTI)

Indian Air Force spent Rs 29 crore to ferry currency after...

Post-demonetisation, the RBI had spent Rs 7,965 crore in 2016-17 on printing the new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes.

8 July 2018 7:07 PM IST

Over the years, several strictures have been passed by the high court on political parties that encourage this curious culture of cut-outs, banners, flex boards and festoons to celebrate events and Tamil Nadu is a state that goes to extremes to deify its leaders. (Representational image)

Giving judgement on policy of organisations not envisaged under RTI:...

The order came on the ministry's appeal, filed through advocates Rahul Sharma and C K Bhatt.

21 Oct 2019 8:04 PM IST

The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 are listed for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Not one RTI report published from UP since law came into force in...

The report analyses the functioning of 28 state information commissions in the country.

12 Oct 2019 1:30 PM IST

According to the resolution moved by Amit Shah, Article 370 ceases to be operative from Monday itself. (Photo: ANI)

Govt putting information in public domain, reducing need for filing...

Shah -- chief guest at the 14th annual CIC, said when the law was being drafted, there were apprehensions of its misuse.

12 Oct 2019 12:40 PM IST

Rajya Sabha marshals on Thursday were seen without their military-style caps as part of the ongoing review of their new uniforms which had invited criticism from some ex-Army officers and opposition leaders. (Photo: screengrab/ Rajyasabha TV)

Cong, Oppn raise electoral bonds issue in Rajya Sabha

The issue of electoral bonds has snowballed into a political flash point following reports based on a RTI response.

22 Nov 2019 2:09 PM IST