transparency

Agartala, February 27 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that democracy can only be strengthened when public representatives uphold transparency, accountability, and responsibility in their duties, and remain answerable to the people.Addressing a seminar on the responsibility and...

Dhaka, February 27 – The conduct of Bangladesh Bank officials in forcibly removing a senior advisor from the Central Bank headquarters in Dhaka this week sends a troubling signal about the integrity and discipline of the very institution entrusted with safeguarding the country’s financial...

New Delhi, February 27 – Workers of the BJP's Kerala Yuva Morcha staged a protest outside the residence of senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, concerning the gold theft case related to the Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala.The protest, led by former Union Minister Anurag Thakur, saw the Kerala BJP...

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced two more reforms today as part of Indian Railways' commitment to implement 52 reforms in 52 weeks this year. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Mr. Vaishnaw unveiled the third reform, the Rail Tech Policy, stating that...

New Delhi, February 26 The market regulator, Sebi, on Thursday directed all entities it regulates, along with their agents, to prominently disclose their registered name and registration number on social media platforms (SMPs) while posting content related to the securities market.This...

Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized today the need for appropriate regulatory frameworks in the telecommunications sector to promote innovation while maintaining transparency and public interest. He added that this is essential as new technologies from 4G, 5G, 6G, and...

New Delhi, February 25 Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday that technology, including artificial intelligence, will play an increasingly important role in strengthening surveillance, enhancing transparency, and deepening investor awareness.Addressing global and domestic...

New Delhi, February 25 A group of experts representing international electoral institutions have said that expanding digitalization increases exposure to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, while "opaque automated systems" raise concerns about transparency and accountability.They also felt that...

Lucknow, February 24 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana said on Tuesday that in the last four years, there has been a significant positive change in the perception of the state legislature in society.Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the Assembly's Budget...

Thane, February 24 Relations between the Mahayuti alliance partners, the BJP and the Shiv Sena, reached a critical point in the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Tuesday, a day after chaos erupted in the general body meeting.The discord led to a series of demands from the BJP and a sharp...

Shillong, February 24 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma rejected allegations of a lack of transparency in the implementation of the Chief Minister’s Special Development Fund (CMSDF) on Tuesday, asserting that the scheme is driven purely by public need and has reached nearly every...

New Delhi, February 24 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, marking one year of his tenure on Tuesday, announced a series of initiatives for the House, including expanding the solar power project by 300 KW, increasing green cover by 20 per cent, introducing a 'Best MLA Award', and launching a...

Washington, February 24 – The Trump administration announced a renewed effort to scrutinize billions of dollars in foreign funding flowing into American universities, framing the move as a matter of transparency and national security rather than a restriction on international academic ties.In...

New Delhi, February 23 – Delhi Information Technology (IT) Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh discussed with experts on Monday the potential for introducing and strengthening a system-driven Auto-Appeal Mechanism under the Delhi (Right of Citizens to Time-Bound Delivery of Services) Act, 2011, an...

Itanagar, February 23 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said the preliminary report submitted by the state's administrative reforms commission marks a significant step towards strengthening governance and improving efficiency.In a post on X, Khandu said his government is...

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah interacted with the drivers (Sarathis) of Bharat Taxi in New Delhi. In a video released today, Mr. Shah said that the Bharat Taxi Cooperative aims to empower the drivers by giving them ownership over their work. He mentioned that the initiative focuses on...

New Delhi, February 22 – Accusing the Union government of weakening the transparency law, Abhishek Singhvi, Chairman of the AICC’s Law, Human Rights, and RTI Department, proposed a national conclave on the Right to Information (RTI) law, among other steps, to revitalize the existing legal...

Pune, February 21 – Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta urged student parliamentarians on Saturday to prioritize public service and uphold discipline, teamwork, and integrity in political life.Delivering the inaugural address at the 15th Indian Student Parliament (Bharatiya...

Bengaluru, February 21 Asserting that curbing corruption in appointments and transfers is his government’s clear objective, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that all recruitments and transfers in the Health Department are being carried out strictly through counseling to...

Guwahati, February 20 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow on Friday over the death of Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Shillong, Dr. Ricky A.J. Syngkon, remembering him as a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly for the people of Meghalaya.In a post on the social...