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“RTI Was Our Lifeline”: How the 2025 amendment impacts people at the grassroots level
Through a look at the grassroot uses of the path-breaking 2005 Right to Information Act, the authors examine how recent amendments have completely diluted if not nullified its impact on transparency in governance
Shrey Hospital Fire: Civil society demands CBI inquiry
Statement of solidarity with victims’ families seeks application of Sec 304 of CrPC
No data, so no compensation: Centre’s shocking revelation on migrant labourer deaths!
The Ministry of Labour and Employment declares it has no records, though plight of migrant labourers has been widely reported in the media and documented by organisations like CJP
CJI reserves order: Medha Patkar’s plea for temporary release of convicts
The plea was filed against Bombay High Court’s order upholding the classification made by the HPC denying parole to convicts under special Acts like UAPA, MCOCA
Civil society condemns arrest of Umar Khalid
Calls targeting of the activist malicious and demands his immediate release
Defending the Constitution, not just my right, but my duty: Sitaram Yechury
Soon after his name was mentioned by the Delhi Police, veteran Parliamentarian Sitaram Yechury in an exclusive interview spoke to SabrangIndia’s Teesta Setalvad
No Mid-day meals disbursed in Goa during lockdown: Education Ministry
In 2017-18, Assam recorded Highest dropout of girls from secondary school while Delhi recorded highest enrolment of girls
ICMR’s grim report: Nearly 40% of Indians already exposed to Covid-19!
The country’s first national survey brings out disconcerting results stating that India’s Covid-19 cases are grossly under-reported due to selective testing in early stages.
Civil society bats for Prashant Bhushan as he deposits Re 1 with SC
The activist and senior advocate deposited the fine in connection with a contempt of court case related to two tweets
More activists named in riots case: Delhi Police getting desperate?
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