The Central Information Commission has instructed the Lok Sabha Secretariat to revisit its refusal to share invoices for electronic procurement worth Rs 1.7 crore in 2021-22. An RTI applicant sought bill copies and spending details for computer hardware and peripherals, including laptops, printers, scanners, UPS systems and tablets. While item-wise expenditure was provided, invoices were withheld under the claim that disclosure would harm a third party’s competitive position. The CIC ruled the denial was unreasoned and unsubstantiated under Section 11, ordering either invoice disclosure or a revised explanation, with penalties possible for non-compliance.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the assembly’s proceedings will now be telecast live so people can see what happens inside the House. Speaking after the election of the newly constituted 18th assembly, he said the legislature will work under constitutional principles and established rules. Adhikari also highlighted the need for a strong opposition, linking the move to greater transparency in the legislative process and the fulfillment of public aspirations. BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as Speaker.
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The Pentagon has started releasing a trove of UFO-related records, including videos and sworn testimony, amid President Trump’s calls for transparency. The files describe multiple unidentified anomalous phenomena, from objects performing sharp, high-speed maneuvers to unusual lights reportedly seen by astronauts. Officials say the public can review the evidence and reach their own conclusions.
The Defense Department has released a new collection of UFO-related materials on war.gov/ufo, including images, videos, and documents. The move puts a curated archive directly in public view, offering new details and context around previously classified or little-seen sightings. Officials say the content has been made available as part of the government’s transparency push.
MEXC has published a fresh independent Proof of Reserves audit by Hacken, completed Nov 26, 2025. The report says MEXC holds sufficient on-chain assets to cover all user liabilities, with major assets like BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC showing coverage above 100%. Hacken used Proof of Liabilities, ownership procedures, and Merkle-tree verification across multiple blockchain networks.
SEBI’s consent order mechanism, modeled on the US SEC’s plea-bargaining approach, is meant to quickly resolve alleged defaults by market infrastructure and registered intermediaries. But the process is drawing scrutiny over how transparent it really is, with observers questioning whether consent settlements explain outcomes clearly enough for stakeholders and investors.
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Sebi has begun consultations through a high-level committee to tackle conflict-of-interest concerns within the regulator and craft a broader governance framework. The effort comes as a new regulatory regime takes shape, with the key challenge being to raise transparency while avoiding rules so heavy they slow markets. Stakeholders across the ecosystem are being heard.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the electoral bonds scheme introduced in 2018 is unconstitutional, saying it violates the right to information and free speech. The court’s decision overturns the government’s claim that bonds would improve transparency by replacing cash donations. Here’s a timeline of how the scheme evolved from 2018 through 2024 and why it ultimately failed in court.
Maharashtra is rolling out a new government recruitment system to fill more than 70,000 posts in phases. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission will manage around 50,000 recruitments, while eligibility and skill-based decisions are set to become central to the process. The state expects greater transparency and efficiency, with a governance reform model taking shape within a year.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has rolled out a new feedback module on its website to collect inputs and concerns from candidates, aiming to boost transparency and accountability in recruitment. As CGLE 2025 moves forward for over 28 lakh aspirants, SSC has also provided rescheduled dates to around 1,100 candidates, while addressing allegations of malpractice.
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