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Pakistan’s PTI faces uphill battle as rivals unite, Imran Khan in jail

It has staked a claim to form the government but has neither the numbers nor the allies.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2024

Taylor Swift, Celine Dion Shut Down Snub Accusations At 2024 Grammys

The "Midnights" hitmaker did not acknowledge the music legend on stage when she received her award for "Album of the Year."

International Business Times UK · Feb 7, 2024

Scottish Government loses court battle over Nicola Sturgeon FoI documents

JUDGES have thrown out the Scottish Government’s appeal against an order to disclose all written evidence gathered during an independent…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

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Why are India’s Information Commission posts vacant? | Explained

The Supreme Court recently cautioned that the RTI Act would be reduced to a dead letter if Information Commissions are not staffed, as pendency of cases continues to rise. We take a look at pendencies and why they persist.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

SC taps Centre for information on vacancies, pendency in CIC, SICs

SC directs Centre, States to fill CIC, SIC vacancies to prevent RTI becoming "dead letter". Petitioners argued cases piling up, many bodies stopped accepting cases. CIC without Chief, 4 Commissioners due to retire Nov 6. Jharkhand SIC defunct since May 2020, others crippled by vacancies, backlog.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Uttarakhand government brings Waqf Board properties under RTI

SIC orders Waqf Board to put 2200 properties in Uttarakhand under RTI Act. RTI officers to be appointed and manuals to be prepared within 6 months. Order issued after advocate filed appeal seeking info on development in Roorkee's Piran Kaliyar Dargah. Right wing organisations complained about revenue model of Waqf…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Denial of information under RTI Act will invite legal action, says Kerala State Information Commissioner

Kerala State Information Commissioner (SIC) A. Abdul Hakeem said denial of information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act would invite legal action. The applicant has the right to receive clear information and not just a mere reply to questions, he said at a programme held in connection with the…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

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Year-long struggle by villagers in Andhra Pradesh to get info under RTI Act finally yields results

TGPS's year-long struggle yields results: PIO releases info under RTI Act after SIC's intervention. Villagers of Thokada accused 43 industrial units of violating GVMC's rules & Master Plan Zoning Regulations. SIC directed Labour Dept. to share details & GVMC to inquire into alleged violations. PIO supplied info as per SIC's…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

ON Semiconductor Surges On Upbeat Q2 Earnings, Analysts Boost Price Targets

Automotive and Industrial Growth Drive Strong Results, SiC Production Exceeds Expectations.

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

High Court directs State Information Commission to dispose of RTI appeal for information from Raj Bhavan on Sanatana Dharma

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Madeleine McCann cop says German police 'must know something' as search of dam continues

Convicted German rapist Christian Brückner, who is the number one suspect in Madeleine McCann's murder, is said to have frequented the area police are searching.

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

Madeleine McCann cop says subtle clue from police shows 'they clearly know something'

Speaking to the Mirror hours after fresh searches for Madeleine McCann began in Portugal, Jim Gamble said he is confident we will find out what has happened to the missing Brit

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

Madeleine McCann police searching remote location visited by key suspect

Search described as a German-led operation coordinated with the help of Portuguese police

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Police looking for Madeleine McCann seal off reservoir in Portugal

It said that the prime suspect in her disappearance, convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner, spent time in the area

Wales Online · May 22, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Police investigating disappearance of Madeleine McCann ‘to search reservoir’ - OLD

The prime suspect, convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner, reportedly spent time in the area between 2000 and 2017.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

Portuguese president warns PM over credibility, avoids crisis

Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa issued a dire new warning on Thursday to the prime minister after their rift put the country on the verge of a full-blown political crisis, but refrained from using his power to dissolve parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023

New Yes body plans independence conference for 'early summer'

This was previously sent to The National Grassroots newsletter readers, if you want first access to exclusive stories as a newsletter reader,…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023

The Movement for Scottish Independence is established after groups back reform

A LEADING independence organisation has voted to structurally reform into a new umbrella group for the Yes movement.

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2023

Independence organisation confirms proposals to reform for Yes movement's next phase

Following numerous meetings in recent months involving over 30 independence organisations, one group is to discuss reforming into a new body.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

Groups urgently rally to establish a national body for independence movement

ONE of the independence movement's original organisations has called an urgent meeting to discuss the establishment of a new national body “to…

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Push for NSW property tax reform triggers war of words

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has defended forecasting a $924 million gain in property taxes before the controversial policy has passed parliament.

RideApart · Jan 27, 2023

Marco Simoncelli Foundation Hosts Art Competition For Students

The Marco Simoncelli Foundation partnered with the KK&PP (Kun Kelma and Par Piaser) association to host the first edition of The SIC Rule art competition.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022

SIC penalises former varsity official for violating RTI Act

Retd. professor, denied entry to campus, had sought details under RTI Act, but was denied them

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

SIC recommends vigilance inquiry

The Kerala State Information Commission (SIC) has recommended a vigilance probe into alleged irregularities in the allotment of quarters to doctors at Government Medical College, Alappuzha.

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