Now, MafiaLeaks browser to save whistleblowers from mob

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 15:50

An encrypted anonymising browser reportedly allows informants to share their secrets with the site without the fear of being targeted by the mafia.

Whistleblowers to get protection against threat to life

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:07

For the first time, a central government employee, who exposes corruption in his department, will be able to get protection against any threat to his life.

China to introduce death penalty for environmental polluters

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:54

A new judicial explanation took effect on Wednesday guaranteeing the enforcement of environment-related laws and regulations, which has long been lax and superficial in China.

Ensure safety of whistleblowers, activists: HC tells Maha govt

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 23:28

Criticising the Maha govt for failing to frame guidelines on safety of social activists and organisations that face threat due to their activism, the Bombay HC asked the state to take immediate steps to ensure their security.

HC raps govt for not protecting whistleblowers

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 20:02

Bombay High Court on Thursday rapped the Maharashtra government for failing to comply with its 2010 order on measures to prevent attacks on whistle-blowers and social activists.

Online portal that protects whistleblowers` identity

Last Updated: Monday, August 20, 2012, 16:21

The brainchild of an IIT engineer, an NRI and a web designer, the portal RTI Anonymous has come a long way since its inception last October.

Bill in Rajya Sabha to protect whistle blowers

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 11:10

A bill for setting up a regular mechanism to encourage persons to disclose information on corruption or wilful misuse of power by public servants, including ministers, was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Team Anna protests for stronger whistleblowers law

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 22:21

Dubbing the present whistleblowers protection law as a "farce", activists led by Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal, staged a protest.

Govt, Opposition spar over whistleblowers bill

Last Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 20:44

Union minister V Narayansamy said the government was helpless if they could not find time to read the bill presented during Winter Session of Parliament.

Slain whistleblowers` kin disappointed with govt

Last Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 21:42

Heart-rending story were narrated at Anna Hazare`s protest by the families of whistleblowers, who were killed while fighting corruption.

Protection policy for whistleblowers in Kerala

Last Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011, 22:10

As part of its resolve to ensure corrupt free and transparent administration, the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has decided to strengthen the state Lokayukta and bring out a Whistle Blower Protection Policy (WBPP).