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No guidelines to regulate online astrology platforms: Consumer affairs department to CIC

The CIC directed the department to provide details of any investigation, disclose complaint figures and transfer parts of the RTI application to other ministries.

The Economic Times

SC stays CIC order declaring NSE 'public authority' under RTI Act

The Supreme Court has stayed a Central Information Commission order. This order declared the National Stock Exchange of India a public authority. The NSEI challenged this ruling, seeking a response from the commission. The High Court had previously agreed with the NSEI's classification. This decision allows citizens to seek information…

The Economic Times

FCRA renewal data: CIC says blanket denial appears 'misplaced', flags obstruction of RTI right

The Central Information Commission found the Home Ministry's denial of FCRA renewal data misplaced. It stated the CPIO obstructed the applicant's right to information. The Commission noted the exemption was invoked mechanically and without basis. The CPIO must now explain the delay and the blanket denial. A show-cause hearing has…

The Economic Times

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CIC directs petroleum ministry arm to share historical petrol, ethanol, profit data

The Central Information Commission ordered the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell to release historical petrol production and import data. It also mandated the disclosure of ethanol procurement and blending figures, along with petroleum sector profits. The commission found that the cell had initially provided only partial information to an applicant.…

The Economic Times

CIC upholds Indian Oil's refusal to disclose records of fuel quality inspection, fraud records

The applicant said consumers are "overburdened with the fuel prices" and the information should be centrally maintained in today's digital era. The Central Information Commission accepted the oil major's contention that compiling the data, scattered across its 16 state offices and 73 divisional offices, would disproportionately divert its resources under…

The Economic Times

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra not answerable to govt: Ministry of Home Affairs

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust operates autonomously, with no accountability to the Centre or Uttar Pradesh government, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. This independent status was confirmed by the CIC, ruling the trust outside the RTI Act's purview. Ahead of a crucial July 6 meeting, the…

The Economic Times

Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records show

Documents from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excluding OCIs and PIOs. This resurfaces as the legal status of Indian passports, whether proof of citizenship or a travel document, is debated. The MEA clarified passports are travel documents, not…

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Disclose tender process for Board exam answer sheet procurement under RTI Act: CIC to CBSE

The Central Information Commission has directed the CBSE to disclose expenditure and procurement details for Class 10 and 12 board exams, including answer book information. The CIC set aside the CBSE's earlier denial, emphasizing transparency in public procurement and requiring proper justification for any withheld information under the RTI Act.

The Economic Times

CIC pulls up PNGRB over RTI reply on safety, inspections of IGL pipeline work

The Central Information Commission has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is for not properly answering a Right to Information request. The request sought details on safety measures for gas pipeline work by Indraprastha Gas Limited. The Commission ordered the regulator to provide a better response.

The Economic Times

'Real concerns' in village as community rallies against huge AI data centre plans

Plans for a huge AI data centre on the outskirts of a "tranquil" Scottish village have been opposed by members of the local community

The National (Scotland)

Creality Charts Next Decade as AI-Powered Consumer 3D Creative Platform, Hong Kong listing anchors the company's full-stack ecosystem shift

HONG KONG, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As an emerging segment at the intersection of intelligent manufacturing and creative consumption, the global consumer 3D printing industry has become one of the fastest-growing markets in consumer technology. According to China Insights Industry Consultancy Limited ("CIC"), the global consumer 3D printing market…

AAP

Why the BCCI, one of the world’s richest sports bodies, answers to no one

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is one of the wealthiest sports governing bodies in the world. But for years, one simple question has remained unanswered: why is the BCCI not accountable to the public, which funds, watches, and sustains the game it controls?

Newslaundry

Creality 3D Successfully Listed in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd. (3388.HK, "Creality" or the "Company"), a global leader in consumer 3D printing, was officially listed today on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, becoming the first consumer 3D printing company to debut…

AAP

UPSC optional marks row: RTI applicant, DoPT both warn of coaching institutes' misuse before CIC

A dispute over UPSC Mains marks disclosure has reached the Central Information Commission. An RTI applicant and the Department of Personnel and Training both fear coaching institutes could misuse subject-wise marks. The applicant argues lack of transparency allows exploitation. The DoPT fears selective projection of 'high scoring' optional subjects.

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'BCCI not a public authority under RTI Act': CIC overturns its 2018 order

The Central Information Commission has ruled that Board of Control for Cricket in India does not qualify as a “public authority” under the RTI Act because it is not owned, controlled or substantially funded by the government.

The Economic Times

CIC asks Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit denial of disclosure of Rs 1.7 crore electronic procurement bills for 2021-22

The Central Information Commission has ordered the Lok Sabha Secretariat to reconsider its refusal to share bills for electronic items bought for over Rs 1.7 crore. The Secretariat must now either provide the bills or explain why they cannot be disclosed. This follows an RTI request for spending details on…

Evening Standard

Brockwell Live to go ahead as residents lose legal challenge in London park wars latest

The dispute over the festival is the latest in the ongoing battle over London’s summer music events

The Independent UK

Southport attack survivor unveils new knife crime campaign

The former primary school teacher Leanne Lucas was critically injured following the attack

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Grocery Coupon Guide

9 Ways to Spot a Fake Coupon

A fake coupon can be more than just a waste of your time; it can be a gateway to a larger scam. Criminals will create and distribute fraudulent coupons to steal your personal information or to sell you a counterfeit product. The Coupon Information Corporation (CIC) warns that knowingly using…

TechRadar

Vietnam creditors hit by cyberattack - sensitive data at risk

Vietnam confirms cyberattack on credit data center as authorities investigate potential personal data theft.

Evening Standard

Donors misled amid ‘controversial fundraising’ at plumber’s company – watchdog

Plumber James Anderson became an internet sensation after fixing vulnerable customers’ boilers for free.

The Independent UK

Southport, one year on: A community still in mourning – but united by grief

The quiet seaside town found itself at the centre of the nation’s attention last summer after a horrific attack took the lives of three young girls

Newslaundry

Delhi HC refuses to entertain journalists’ plea for access to CIC hearings

The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a petition which sought directions to widen public access to the hearings of the Central Information Commission under the Right to Information Act, Bar and Bench reported.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s been traumatic’: the inside story of Tell Mama’s break with Labour government

The not-for-profit, which has been recording anti-Muslim hate crime for 13 years, now faces an uncertain future

The Independent UK

What critical infrastructure does China own in the UK?

From nuclear power plants to British universities – what exactly does Beijing own in the UK?

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