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Karnataka college tour rules: Govt bans selfies & reels during trips; 5-day cap, police intimation and certified experts for trekking

Karnataka has introduced stricter safety rules for educational tours organised by government first-grade colleges, banning selfies and reels and limiting trips to five days, including travel. Colleges must obtain prior approval, follow the approved itinerary, inform local police and ensure permanent lecturers accompany students. Trekking and swimming require certified experts…

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Mumbai-Goa Highway cost jumps 48% to Rs 16,909 crore: One package up 126%, Rs 11,577 crore spent, yet parts remain unfinished; RTI reveals why Konkan commuters are still waiting

Mumbai-Goa highway cost: Mumbai-Goa highway widening project's sanctioned cost has risen by nearly 48%, with more than Rs 11,500 crore already spent on its development. Delays have been attributed to land acquisition issues and contractor-related challenges, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. Activists have questioned accountability over the prolonged execution and…

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No online game registered under new gaming law; 201 complaints received: MeitY to CIC

The information was furnished in response to an RTI application seeking details of online games permitted to operate, complaints received regarding online games and action taken against fake online games.

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Board exam answer sheets: CIC tells CBSE to charge as per RTI Rules, amend circular

The Central Information Commission ordered CBSE to charge RTI photocopying fees strictly as prescribed. It also directed the board to amend a circular restricting revaluation after obtaining answer sheets. This directive came after a student sought answer script copies due to high re-evaluation costs. The commission found the restriction inconsistent…

The Economic Times

Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative; 5.72 crore have zero balance: RTI

Nearly 5.72 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts currently hold zero balances. Over 15 crore accounts under the scheme are classified as inoperative. Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest number of zero-balance and inoperative accounts. The scheme aims for universal financial inclusion across all households. More than 59 crore…

The Economic Times

SC, ST, OBC faculty make up 13.1 pc at IIT-Kanpur, 21.9 pc at IIT-BHU: RTI

SC, ST, and OBC communities comprise 13.1 percent of IIT-Kanpur's working faculty. IIT-BHU Varanasi reported 21.9 percent representation from these communities. Representation is notably lower at the professor level for all three groups. Assistant professor ranks show considerably higher representation at both institutes. Data was provided by the institutes under…

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A flagship 2024 promise, a 99% shortfall: PM internship scheme spent nearly as much on ads as interns

It was the summer of 2025. The advertisements about the Narendra Modi government’s new internship scheme were splashed across newspapers, TV channels and social media. Like lakhs of others, P Adarsh*, 22, noticed them from his hometown Bhilai in Chhattisgarh. After finishing his degree in agricultural engineering a while ago,…

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Why did Lord Mandelson fail his vetting for US ambassador role?

Details on what issues were flagged during the vetting process remain unclear

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Chhattisgarh spent Rs 18.57 crore on TV ads in 3 months; News18 got the biggest share

The Chhattisgarh government spent Rs 18.57 crore on television advertisements in just three months – between October and December 2024 – according to information obtained under the Right to Information Act. This works out to roughly Rs 20.41 lakh of public money every day.

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Allegations against Drone Federation of India, complaint filed to DGCA

The Drone Federation of India (DFI), considered an important organization in the drone industry, has come under scrutiny due to serious allegations of fraud. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hema Committee report hints even minors faced sexual harassment in Malayalam cinema

The Hema Committee Report on workplace harassment faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, released to RTI applicants on Monday, hints that there could be one or more minors among those who recalled their experience of sexual harassment before the Committee.

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IT Rules amendment: Centre says not preventing fake news would violate basic rights

In the pleas challenging the IT Rules amendment, the centre defended its fact-check unit and told the Bombay High Court that not preventing fake or false news would violate the fundamental rights conferred by Article 19(1)(a) of the constitution, Livelaw reported.

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Pro AV Newsmakers: Sphere, L-Acoustics, Neoti Make Big Hires, Plus Another Acquisition

Another busy week in Pro AV. Here's what you need to know about the latest moves.

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Pro AV Newsmakers: ICYMI—AVI-SPL's Big Acquisition and Several Key Hires to Know

AtlasIED, RTI, Meyer Sound, and more made headlines in Pro AV last week. Here's what you need to know.

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The Hindu

Rabies from stray dog bites claimed 47 lives in Kerala in last four years, shows RTI reply

Rabies caused by stray dog bites has claimed 47 lives in Kerala in the last four years between January 2020 and January 2024, revealed a response by the office of the State health director to a RTI application

The Hindu

60% of funds allocated to PM SVANidhi utilised by March 31: RTI reveals

PM SVANidhi scheme: Over 60% of ₹2,096.49 crore funds utilized, 84.51 lakh loans extended, highest uptake in fruits and vegetables.

AVNetwork

Pro AV Newsmakers: 12 People on the Move and 13 New Distribution Reps Highlight Busy April

2024 remains active in Pro AV with more new hires and partnerships. Stay up to date right here.

The Hindu

Katchatheevu agreement did not ‘cede’ territory, Opposition hits back citing 2015 MEA response

Katchatheevu island row: Hitting back at the Centre over the Katchatheevu island issue, opposition leaders cited a 2015 RTI reply, which stated that the agreements in 1974 and 1976 did not involve either acquiring or ceding of territory belonging to India

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RTI's New System Makes Every Meeting an In-Person Meeting

Intelligent Meetings solution is now shipping.

The Hindu

In major victory for labourers, Rajasthan extends urban jobs scheme to new municipal bodies

BJP government in Rajasthan revises the urban employment guarantee scheme in 42 Municipal Councils to address the loss of job opportunities.

The Hindu

Food Corporation to spend ₹15 crore in five States to buy foodgrain bags with PM Modi’s photo

Under the PMGKAY, free foodgrains are provided to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries

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Ahead of polls, FCI plans to deliver foodgrains in bags with PM Modi’s photo

In the run-up to the 2024 general election expected to be held between April and May, the Central government is ensuring that the brand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is displayed conspicuously on foodgrain bags to be distributed

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‘Lazy hit job’: Assam CMO on media report that CM ‘used public money’ to attend weddings, campaigns

Hours after The Wire reported on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allegedly spending “crores” of public money to “charter flights for BJP activity and weddings”, Sarma’s office described the report as a “lazy hit job based on selective reading of a handful of tweets”.

The Hindu

Telangana Forest Dept. registers 21 cases for use of Chinese manja

The Forest Department in Hyderabad has taken action against the use of Chinese manja for kite flying, seizing 95 kg of it and imposing penalties.

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Railways tightens RTI norms days after revealing the cost of PM selfie points

The Indian Railways has tightened norms for Zonal Railways furnishing information under the RTI Act after a controversy over cost of selfie points installed at railway stations.

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