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Why PIO footballers cannot play in India’s national team

March 28, 2025 7:25 pm

Bangladesh recently fielded England-born Hamza Choudhury in a football game. But this is not something that India can replicate — even if players are willing

Who is an Overseas Citizen of India? What are the rights and privileges of OCI card holders?

October 02, 2024 10:55 am

The Consulate General of India in New York has clarified that rumours circulating on social media regarding OCIs becoming reclassified as “foreigners” are false

Law minister silent on EC poser on whether PIOs can campaign in Indian polls

February 18, 2018 1:32 pm

The law ministry has maintained silence on this question posed by the Election Commission after the Punjab assembly polls.

Indian-origin man loses eye during knifepoint robbery in New Zealand

November 29, 2017 4:22 pm

Farrar was working alone in the dairy on Irvine St when four hooded and masked men burst through the doors,

Maharashtra govt asks PIOs to restrict RTI applicants’ data inspection

October 27, 2015 1:27 am

There had been complaints that PIOs were calling RTI applicants for inspection even when they had not sought inspection of such files.

RTI applicant stumped, finds same official as PIO & appellate authority

August 27, 2014 4:01 am

The August 23 letter mentions Tehsildar Seema Holkar as both PIO and appellate authority.

Govt makes RTI test mandatory for officials

June 15, 2014 12:33 am

Those scoring 80 per cent and above will be awarded Rs 1,500.

SIC issues showcause notice to PIO, MC

May 11, 2014 5:06 am

It was revealed that because Sekhon was busy in election duty, he could not come in person.

DAV management can’t turn down RTI queries

April 29, 2011 1:33 am

In a decision that will have a far-reaching effect on all DAV institutions in the state,a full bench comprising state information commissioners,Surinder Singh,PPS Gill and Kulbir Singh,ruled that DAV College Management Committee,Hoshiarpur,was a public authority and therefore covered under the RTI Act.

Do not research material before giving to citizens: Punjab to PIOs

October 19, 2010 12:21 am

The Public Information Officers (PIOs) of the departments of the state have been directed by the Punjab Government not to do any kind of research on behalf of the citizen and to supply material only as it is when it is sought under the Right to Information.

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