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Anna Hazare warns of hunger strike from July 5 over Maharashtra RTI rules: Changes, objections explained

Anna Hazare warns of hunger strike from July 5 over Maharashtra RTI rules: Changes, objections explained

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Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday warned of an agitation against the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026, set to come into effect from July 5, alleging that the amended provisions weaken the transparency law and keep citizens away from information. Social activist Anna Hazare (ANI Video Grab) Hazare has threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 if the Maharashtra government does not immediately withdraw the “illegal” amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Rules. Also Read | ‘For selfish needs…’: Anna Hazare slams Raghav Chadha’s BJP move, cites Constitution Anna Hazare on hunger strike decision Hazare said a decision on the future course of action would be taken after discussions scheduled for June 24. “All decisions will be taken at 4 pm the day after tomorrow. Had it not been the intent to weaken the law, why would such absurd laws have been made? I launched agitations over RTI in 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2006… If we get the solution for our issues in the discussions the day after, the fast …

‘Judiciary Is Supreme’: Anna Hazare Reacts As Court Grants Relief To Kejriwal In Excise Policy Case | India News

‘Judiciary Is Supreme’: Anna Hazare Reacts As Court Grants Relief To Kejriwal In Excise Policy Case | India News

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Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 19:10 IST Anna Hazare said that all citizens must accept court rulings in a democracy, irrespective of political differences. Anna Hazare | File Image Social activist Anna Hazare on Friday said the court’s decision to discharge former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case must be respected, asserting that the strength of India’s judiciary is what keeps the country functioning smoothly. Speaking to reporters at his native village Ralegan Siddhi, Hazare welcomed the verdict and said the “judiciary remains the supreme institution in the country.” “Our nation runs because of the judicial system. In a country with many parties, castes, religions and ideologies, stability is maintained due to a strong judiciary,” he said. Hazare said that without an independent and effective judicial system, criminal elements would gain the upper hand, leading to chaos and unrest. He added that all citizens must accept court rulings in a democracy, irrespective of political differences. Responding to his past criticism of Kejriwal during the probe, Hazare said his remarks were made before …

Vijay Hazare Trophy: How Vidarbha stamped their authority as an all-format domestic force with one over Saurashtra to clinch maiden title | Cricket News

Vijay Hazare Trophy: How Vidarbha stamped their authority as an all-format domestic force with one over Saurashtra to clinch maiden title | Cricket News

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Vidarbha aren’t sheepish about wearing the grafting distinction of their First-Class cricket when switching to coloured clothing. Like the often understated New Zealanders, who stunned India with an ODI series win over the past week, Vidarbha too find their ways to defang opponents on the big occasions. On Sunday in Bengaluru, Vidarbha’s authority as an all-format domestic force grew stronger with their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title win, beating Saurashtra by 38 runs, exactly a year on since losing the previous edition’s final to Karnataka. Despite his prolonged lull in the white-ball leg and on the senior circuit, it was ultimately an afternoon that would work out for Atharva Taide (128) as he smashed his first List A hundred in five years. Confined to talent from a modest pool of eight districts, Vidarbha and coach Usman Gani have spent a decade and a half honing and perfecting their cartel of hustlers from the Nagpur factory. It is why they can weather last-minute jolts, such as losing senior pro and second-highest run-getter, Dhruv Shorey, on the …

Visvaraj Jadeja’s unbeaten 165 puts Saurashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy final | Cricket News

Visvaraj Jadeja’s unbeaten 165 puts Saurashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy final | Cricket News

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Two teams that have been consistently putting together performances in the red-ball circuit, will face off in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final. A day after Vidarbha booked their spot in the final, it was the turn of Saurashtra to do so. Like Vidarbha, they too made it in thumping fashion, overcoming a strong Punjab outfit by nine wickets in the semi-final with Vishvaraj Jadeja’s unbeaten 165 hogging the limelight at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence on Friday. The final is slotted for Sunday. Batting first, Saurashtra attack did an excellent job to limit the high-flying Punjab to 291, which was definitely below par given the conditions have been batting friendly under lights. And in reply, even before they took strike, Saurashtra had five runs added to their total after Punjab batsmen were penalised for running on the protected area of the pitch. That aside, Jadeja came up with a commanding display in his knock that came off just 127 ball which included 18 boundaries and three sixes. The game was done and dusted the moment …

Aman Mokhade’s 138, Darshan Nalkande’s 5/48 powers Vidarbha into Vijay Hazare Trophy final with 6-wicket win over Karnataka | Cricket News

Aman Mokhade’s 138, Darshan Nalkande’s 5/48 powers Vidarbha into Vijay Hazare Trophy final with 6-wicket win over Karnataka | Cricket News

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Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal and Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade walked into the first Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 semi-final at Bengaluru’s CoE ground, separated by 78 runs at the top of the tournament run charts. On Thursday, it was the latter who emerged with both the numbers and the result. While Padikkal, the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 721 runs coming into the game, was dismissed for four, Mokhade’s decisive 138 off 122 balls not only took him past the left-hander but also helped Vidarbha seal a place in the final by six wickets. Chasing 281 runs, Vidarbha lost Atharva Taide early when he was dismissed for six in the fourth over by Abhilash Shetty. The onus then fell on Mokhade and Dhruv Shorey to rebuild. The pair negotiated an incisive opening burst from Shetty and Vidwath Kaverappa, with runs hard to come by early on as they focused on strike rotation and minimising risk. Through to the final! 👏 Vidarbha with a six-wicket victory against Karnataka in the first semi-final 👌#VijayHazareTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/gQOhUSbb77 — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) …

Vidarbha, Punjab showcase might, enter Vijay Hazare semis | Cricket News

Vidarbha, Punjab showcase might, enter Vijay Hazare semis | Cricket News

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Vidarbha and Punjab entered the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru on Tuesday, registering dominant wins over Delhi and Madhya Pradesh respectively. While Vidarbha, runners-up in the tournament last season, prevailed by 76 runs, Madhya Pradesh were no match for their opponents on the day, falling short by a whopping 183 runs. Vidarbha will now face Karnataka in the semifinals, a repeat of last season’s title clash, on Thursday, while Punjab will take on Saurashtra a day later. Vidarbha were asked to bat first and posted 300 for nine in 50 overs, with Yash Rathod (86) and opener Atharva Taide (62) their main scorers. It was always a tall order for Delhi, without the injured Rishabh Pant and latest India call-up Ayush Badoni, who were bowled out for 224 in 45.1 overs. Seamer Nachiket Bhute was the wrecker-in-chief, returning figures of 4/51 from 7.1 overs, doing his damage at the top before finishing matters by dismissing the tail. Skipper Harsh Dubey took 3/36 from nine overs with his left-arm spin. Wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat …

Karnataka too strong for depleted Mumbai, make Vijay Hazare Trophy semis | Cricket News

Karnataka too strong for depleted Mumbai, make Vijay Hazare Trophy semis | Cricket News

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A depleted Mumbai stood no chance against a strong Karnataka side as they went down by 55 runs (VJD method) in the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. Mumbai, already missing the services of Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, had to take the field at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru without the in-form Sarfaraz Khan, who missed the match due to injury. Even pacer Tushar Deshpande was unavailable for personal reasons. It was left to Shams Mulani (86 off 91 balls), the all-rounder who has performed rescue acts consistently across formats over the last few seasons, but it wasn’t enough. Asked to bat first, Mumbai openers Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ishan Mulchandani started on a cautious note as the Karnataka seamers were on the money with the new ball and saw off the first 10 overs without any damage. But the slow start put them at a disadvantage when they lost quick wickets as Vidyadhar Patil, Vijaykumar Vyshak and Vidwath Kaverappa landed crucial blows. In between the 12th and 18th …

Stunning Mumbai collapse sets up quarterfinal clash against Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy | Cricket News

Stunning Mumbai collapse sets up quarterfinal clash against Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy | Cricket News

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Mumbai missed a chance to finish top of Group C in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and set up a quarterfinal clash with Madhya Pradesh as they collapsed from 201/5 to 215 against Punjab in the last Group C fixture on Thursday. The defeat meant Punjab took the top spot and would now face Madhya Pradesh, while Mumbai will have to face rivals Karnataka in the quarterfinals to be played in Bengaluru on January 12. Chasing a modest total, Mumbai were in touching distance before the dismissal of captain Shreyas Iyer injected life into the game in Jaipur. Thereafter, Punjab spinners Mayank Markande, Harpreet Brar and Haroon Singh took care of the tail as Mumbai lost their last five wickets for 14 runs. This was after Sarfaraz Khan scored the fastest List A fifty by an Indian, getting to the landmark off just 15 deliveries. Batting at No 3, he made 62 off 20 deliveries in an innings that included seven boundaries and five sixes. The rapid start given by Sarfaraz and by Shreyas, who made …

After ODI squad snub, Ruturaj Gaikwad equals Vijay Hazare Trophy record with 15th century | Cricket News

After ODI squad snub, Ruturaj Gaikwad equals Vijay Hazare Trophy record with 15th century | Cricket News

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Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his prolific 50-overs run-scoring form as he smashed his 20th List A century on Thursday to equal the all-time Vijay Hazare Trophy record during Maharashtra’s final league stage match against Goa. Already out of contention for making it to the knockouts, Maharashtra suffered a horrendous collapse, losing three wickets for just two runs. Batting at number five, Gaikwad then waged a lone battle as he anchored the side to a competitive 249 for seven in 50 overs with his stoic century. Gaikwad finished unbeaten on 134 off 131 deliveries as he rapidly unfurled his shots. He eventually tallied eight fours and six sixes while bring up his second century of the league stage, having previously struck a century against Uttarkhand. Gaikwad levels VHT record with highest List A average Gaikwad thereby equalled the all-time VHT record for the most hundreds in the tournament in only 59 innings. His senior teammate Ankeet Bawane has also struck 15 centuries across 94 innings. Gaikwad’s imperious record in List A has also seen him carve his …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Shreyas Iyer marks comeback with win over Himachal Pradesh, Aman Mokhade’s 147 goes in vain | Cricket News

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Shreyas Iyer marks comeback with win over Himachal Pradesh, Aman Mokhade’s 147 goes in vain | Cricket News

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Shreyas Iyer stepped onto a cricket field for the first time in a competitive game since October on Tuesday and marked his comeback by leading Mumbai to a win over Himachal Pradesh in a Group C clash of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy clash in Jaipur. The match was reduced to 33 overs per side after dense fog delayed the start of play, and the right-hander, who was captaining the side in Shardul Thakur’s absence, top-scored with 82 off 53 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, putting on critical stands of 82 and 65 runs with Musheer Khan and Suryakumar Yadav, respectively. The win sealed Mumbai’s quarter-final qualification with one round of matches to go. All three maximums came on the off-side, two of which were off the left-arm spinner Kushal Pal. His exploits helped Mumbai set Himachal Pradesh a 300-run target, and while the opposition put in a spirited fight with identical scores of 64 from Pukhraj Mann and Mayank Dagar, Mumbai prevailed by seven runs. Iyer will play another round of matches …