Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for January 11. Aries March 21 – April 20Leave well in time for the business meeting. Don’t speed or drive rashly. Spending time with trusted friends is what you enjoy the most.Cosmic tip: Stay away from getting involved into any upsetting situation. Taurus April 21 – May 20Getting through so much work is possible because your mind is rested due to adequate sleep every night. Just retain focus.Cosmic tip: Step in to help out with an issue involving junior staff. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Resolving issues instead of just getting annoyed by them is a wise mindset to adopt. There’s a turning point in an important relationship.Cosmic tip: Understand each relationship is different; comparisons are odious. Cancer June 22 – July 23Refurnishing the home is planned for later. Some have a raise in salary or receive news about a possible promotion. Cosmic tip: Maintain a balance between spirituality and materialism to live a full life. Leo July 24 - Aug 23Some may be considering ending a relationship. Don’t make any impulsive decisions about it. Do continue the diet.Cosmic tip: Follow personal and family ethics to live in a way this is karmically sound. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Reaching one goal after another is sweet success, though you’ve worked hard for it. Be mindful when working out or playing a sport.Cosmic tip: Be extra careful with money and valuables when out. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Put in a lot of thought and creative work when working on a presentation to be ahead of competitors. Cosmic tip: Remain open to change (even though it takes you some time to accept it). Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Work towards completing a project in time for the deadline approaching very quickly. Do get enough sleep at night. Cosmic tip: Enjoy the fact of life proceeding smoothly, with no upsetting delays or hurdles. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Speak cautiously, using words wisely and as little as possible since something simple may be misunderstood. Side-step someone being judgmental.Cosmic tip: Live in harmony to release the past which automatically processes out negativity. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Decisions and actions taken impact the future, so be careful when making long lasting decisions. Cosmic tip: Follow dictates of the universe that leads you onto new levels of awareness and the spiritual path. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Life moves ahead in a peaceful and great manner. You enjoy feeling loved and wanted. Cosmic tip: Allow the Universe to guide you towards finding what is lovely and authentic within yourself and others. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20A positive karmic cycle for career/ business begins. Gain valuable insights by talking to someone you trust.Cosmic tip: Aim for emotional stability which in turn helps plans work out, bringing in a better.
11 January,2025 12:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseMaharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde, who is under fire over the Beed sarpanch murder case, on Friday met his party colleague, senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal, reported the PTI. In a post on X, Dhananjay Munde said Chhagan Bhujbal held the Food and Civil Supplies portfolio -- which is now with Munde -- for several years, and he wanted to seek his blessings and guidance. राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेसचे ज्येष्ठ नेते, माजी उपमुख्यमंत्री आदरणीय श्री. छगन भुजबळ साहेब यांची आज मुंबईत सदिच्छा भेट व आशीर्वाद घेतले. अन्न व नागरी पुरवठा खात्याचे अनेक वर्ष श्री. भुजबळ साहेबांनी मंत्री म्हणून काम केलेले असल्याने या खात्यातील कामकाजासंबंधी त्यांनी मार्गदर्शनही केले.… pic.twitter.com/LkQBadBWRu — Dhananjay Munde (@dhananjay_munde) January 10, 2025 The Opposition has been demanding Munde's resignation after his close aide Walmik Karad was arrested in an extortion case linked to the last month's brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district, as per the PTI. Chhagan Bhujbal, a prominent OBC leader of the NCP led by deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has been sulking as he found no place in the new BJP-NCP-Shiv Sena government in the state following the November 20 assembly elections. Protest march taken out in Jalna seeking speedy action in case, Dhananjay Munde's resignation Meanwhile, an all-party protest march was taken out in central Maharashtra's Jalna city on Friday, seeking swift action against the killers in Beed sarpanch murder and resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, reported the PTI. The march was organised by the Maratha Kranti Morcha. The deceased sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, who belonged to the Maratha community, was abducted, tortured and murdered on December 9 for allegedly opposing an extortion attempt targeting an energy firm operating a windmill project. Walmik Karad, a close associate of Munde, has been arrested in the extortion case. Participants in the march demanded speedy investigation and called for Munde's resignation, alleging links between Karad and the murder. Leaders of various parties, Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange and family members of Santosh Deshmukh joined the march. Local Congress MP Kalyan Kale warned on this occasion that inaction would lead to more public protests. He also demanded action against police officers responsible for the alleged custodial death of Somnath Suryawanshi, arrested over the violent protests that broke out in Parbhani over the vandalisation of a Constitution replica last month. Manoj Jarange urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take decisive action against the killers in the Santosh Deshmukh case and their associates, while accusing Munde of helping the accused. (with PTI inputs)
10 January,2025 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to develop a 53-hectare green area around the Mumbai Coastal Road from private parties under Corporate Social Responsibility. The BMC invited expressions of interest for the project. The work on the Mumbai Coastal Road has reached the final stage. Now, the BMC has decided to develop a green area on the 53-hectares, which is being developed by reclaiming the coast for the project. Concerned companies can maintain the green area for 30 years. According to the official, a total of 70-hectares of green areas will be created on both sides of the Mumbai Coastal Road, stretching from the Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Marine Drive. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to develop this green space through CSR funds. On Friday, the corporation invited expressions of interest from partnering organizations, private companies, and public limited companies. The project is expected to cost up to Rs 400 crore. However, the plan ensures that the municipality will not have to spend any of its own funds on this project. The Mumbai Coastal Road stretches 10.58 kilometers from Princess Street Flyover to the Worli end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The work includes the development and maintenance of gardens, parks, water bodies, cycle and pedestrian walkways, plazas, and other landscaping features. The upkeep of all landscaped areas and landscape features, including all hardscape and softscape elements, planting, irrigation systems, signage, and other green spaces. Development, maintenance, and allied services, including upkeep of infrastructure but not limited to STP, lighting, CCTV, and security. The project also includes a promenade from Priyadarshini Park to Worli, approximately 7 km in length. Maintenance and upkeep of all paved and green areas, including planting, irrigation systems, lighting, seating, and other street furniture like benches, cycle tracks, crown wall ledge seats, bike racks, etc. During the development of these green areas, features such as urban forests with Miyawaki trees, ecological parks with native species, butterfly gardens, yoga tracks, open gyms, parks for senior citizens, parks for children, cycling tracks, jogging tracks, and open-air auditoriums will be included, the officials said.
10 January,2025 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentNationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jitendra Awhad on Friday alleged that 201 of the 386 polling booths in Parli, the constituency of Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde, were "captured" in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, which took place in November. Awhad, a former state minister, was speaking at a press conference along with Rajesaheb Deshmukh, the NCP (SP) candidate who lost to Munde from Parli in Beed district, news agency PTI reported. The law-and-order situation in the central Maharashtra district is in news after the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh last month created a huge political row. After the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, it was noticed that 122 of 386 booths in the district were very sensitive, and the Bombay High Court had directed that extra security be provided at these booths, said Awhad, adding that the district collector, superintendent of police and the Election Commission should have abided by the court order. "But nothing happened. Two-hundred-and-one booths were attacked and captured, including the 122 very sensitive ones where no security was provided," he alleged. According to Deshmukh, there were many instances in Parli during the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 where voters had their fingers inked without having cast a vote, PTI reported. "The voter comes to the booth, he has to show his Aadhaar card, his finger is inked, and he is asked to go, not to cast his vote. Only one person votes in the booth. CCTV cameras have no connection [to the main control room]," he alleged. The police in Beed were hand in glove with anti-social elements, Deshmukh said, claiming that a false case of assaulting a poll official was registered against his son. "There is no rule of law in Beed district," he added. This situation was prevailing ever since Munde became guardian minister of the district during the last government, he further claimed. Awhad demanded an investigation against the then collector and superintendent of police when alleged booth capturing took place, PTI reported. While Munde polled 1,94,889 votes, 75 per cent of the total, in Parli, Deshmukh stood second with 54,665 votes in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. The opposition has been demanding Munde's resignation after his close aide Walmik Karad was arrested in an extortion case linked to last month's brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district. (With PTI inputs)
10 January,2025 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday assured the Bombay High Court that it would clear the dues to Mumbai, Pimpri Chinchwad and Navi Mumbai Police in two weeks for security cover provided during matches, reported the PTI. The cricket board said it owed Rs 1.7 crore to the Pimpri Chinchwad police, Rs 3.3 crore to the Navi Mumbai police and Rs 1.03 crore to the Mumbai Police. "BCCI undertakes to pay these amounts within a period of two weeks," it said in an affidavit submitted in reply to a petition filed by activist Anil Galgali, as per the PTI. Anil Galgali had filed a plea challenging the Maharashtra government's June 2023 decision reducing the rate fixed for police protection provided to the Indian Premier League (IPL), T20 and other cricket matches with a retrospective effect from 2011. The activist, in the petition, objected to the circular having a retrospective effect from 2011 as then the arrears pending would also be reduced. In its affidavit, the BCCI said it was committed to making all payments that it owed the authorities. "The BCCI has no intention of depriving the police of the amount owed to them and undertakes to make the payment of the disputed amount not later than 90 days of the reconciliation of the accounts with the concerned police authorities," the affidavit said, according to the PTI. The cricket body said it only incurs liability for qualifiers, eliminators and final matches of the IPL, women's premier league matches, and any other match conducted in exceptional circumstances. It further sought that the petition be dismissed, claiming that the question of how much charges should be levied for police protection for cricket matches was a policy decision. The bench posted the matter for further hearing on February 11. The state government filed its affidavit in November last year, saying the decision was taken considering the financial benefits to the state exchequer in conducting such matches in Maharashtra. It also claimed that the security fees charged in other states were lesser. As per Anil Galgali's plea, the police were yet to recover Rs 14.82 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for the IPL matches held from 2013 to 2018 at the city's Wankhede and Brabourne stadiums, the news agency reported. According to two Government Resolutions issued in 2017 and 2018, the organisers had to pay around Rs 66 to 75 lakh per T20 and one-day match and Rs 55 lakh for a test match held at Wankhede and Brabourne. However, in June 2023, the government issued a new GR reducing the price for a T20 and one-day match to Rs 25 lakh, the plea said. The petition stated that the GR had a retrospective effect from 2011, and thus, it waived the arrears to be paid by the organisers. (with PTI inputs)
10 January,2025 07:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde, who is under fire over the Beed Sarpanch murder, on Friday met his party colleague, senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal in Mumbai. In a post on X, Munde said Bhujbal held the Food and Civil Supplies portfolio, which is now with Munde, for several years, and he wanted to seek his blessings and guidance. The Opposition has been demanding Munde's resignation after his close aide Walmik Karad was arrested in an extortion case linked to the last month's brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district. Bhujbal, a prominent leader of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) of NCP, led by deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has been sulking as he found no place in the new Mahayuti government in the state following the November 20 Assembly elections. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
10 January,2025 07:52 PM IST | MumbaiCentral Railway on Friday, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, said that it will operate mega block to carry out various engineering and maintenance works on Sunday, January 12. The Central Railway also shared the details of the services those would be affected during the block period. An official statement said, the Central Railway's Mumbai Division will operate mega block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works on Sunday. Main Line Block Section: 5th & 6th lines between Vidyavihar and Thane stations from 08.00 am to 12.30 pm Diversion of UP Mail/Express trains Following UP Mail/Express trains will be diverted on UP Fast line at Thane, will be re-diverted on 6th line at Vidyavihar station and will arrive destination 10 to 15 mins late. Train no 13201 Patna-LTT ExpressTrain no 17221 Kakinada-LTT Express Diversion of DOWN Mail/Express trains Following DOWN Mail/Express trains will be diverted on DOWN fast line at Vidyavihar station, will be re-diverted at Thane on 5th line and handed over 10 to 15 mins late. - Train no 11055 LTT-Gorakhpur Express- Train no 11061 LTT-Jaynagar Pawan Express - Train no 16345 LTT-Tiruvanathapuram Netravati Express UP and DOWN TRANS HARBOUR Lines between Thane and Vashi/Nerul stations from 11.10 am to 4.10 pm Up Trans-harbour line services towards Thane departing Vashi at 10.25 am to departing Nerul at 04.09 pm and Down Trans-harbour line services towards Vashi/Nerul/Panvel departing Thane from 10.35 am to 4.07 pm will remain suspended. Central Railway to launch six-hour night block between Diva and Vasai stations The Central Railway will operate special traffic and power blocks on the Up and Down lines between Diva and Vasai Road stations for launching girders for bridges. These blocks are planned at night to minimise the inconvenience to passengers, Central Railway said in a press release. The blocks will be undertaken on the intervening nights of January 12/13, 19/20, 24/25, and February 2/3, all on Sunday/Monday night for six hours from 11.15 pm to 5.15 am. The following trains will be cancelled berween Diva and Kopar on the Up and Down lines during the block period: 1. Train No. 61004 Diva – Vasai Road2. Train No. 61005 Vasai Road – Diva 3. Train No. 61006 Diva – Vasai Road 4. Train No. 61007 Vasai Road – Diva
10 January,2025 07:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Mumbai Building Repair and Redevelopment Board of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has decided to grant conditional possession of tenement to the close heirs of eligible original tenants/residents listed in the master list lottery. This decision was announced by MHADA’s Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sanjeev Jaiswal, during a recent meeting held at the MHADA headquarters. On December 28, 2023, the board conducted a computerised lottery for 265 eligible tenants/residents from old cess buildings listed in the master list to allocate tenements. However, after allotment letters were issued for flat possession, it was observed that many original tenants/residents had passed away. In such cases, where the original tenant/resident is survived by multiple heirs such as spouses or children or parents, obtaining a legal heirship certificate from a competent court takes around six to nine months, causing delays in the distribution of flats. During a special meeting held to address this issue, Jaiswal directed the officials concerned that in cases where the close heirs of the original tenant/resident (such as sons, daughters, parents, or spouses) are eligible, they may be granted conditional possession of the flats after obtaining a 'No Objection Certificate (NOC)' from other relatives. Furthermore, he specified that the beneficiary heirs must submit a legal heirship certificate from a competent court within six months from the date of issuance of the possession receipt. He also mandated obtaining an indemnity bond from the respective heirs/beneficiaries to ensure compliance. Jaiswal clarified that until the legal heirship certificate is submitted, the flat cannot be sold, transferred, or claimed by any third party. This decision is expected to streamline the possession process for beneficiaries and expedite the distribution procedure.
10 January,2025 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday met the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) chief Bhushan Gagrani and discussed Mumbai Coastal Road project, water supply in city apart from other issues. Aaditya shared the details of his meeting with the Mumbai civic chief in a social media post. He wrote on X, this afternoon, we met with the Municipal Commissioner and Bhushan Gagrani ji with the following issues. 1) Water: Mumbaikars have been facing water woes- be it less pressure of water/ less supply of water or polluted water. The BMC must speak about it openly and transparently and give an answer to the people and rectify it. 2) Coastal Road- a dream project of Uddhav Thackeray, would have been completed by December 2023 had we been in government. The regime delayed it and is still not complete. We have asked for a quick opening of the remainder of the road. 3) Road Scam: for the past 2 years, the regime looted Mumbai, through various scams. The road scam was the most blatant one, that I have exposed. I repeated my demand for a free and fair inquiry on these 2 scams." This afternoon, we met with the Municipal Commissioner of @mybmc Bhushan Gagrani ji with the following issues:1) Water: Mumbaikars have been facing water woes- be it less pressure of water/ less supply of water or polluted water. The BMC must speak about it openly and… pic.twitter.com/Zwu859hsNh — Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) January 10, 2025 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader files police complaint over video 'defaming' Aaditya Thackeray Meanwhile, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut on Friday filed a police complaint after a video of a raid at a dance bar, being falsely linked to party colleague Aaditya Thackeray, surfaced, an officer said. According to the officer, the purported video was shot at a dance bar in the Andheri area of Mumbai. It shows a few women emerging from a cavity created inside the premises after police action, news agency PTI reported. However, the text superimposed on the visual claims that the place is a "cafe" owned by Thackeray, Raut said in his complaint, adding that content was intentionally created and shared on social media to defame the former Maharashtra Minister. The cyber police of the Mumbai Crime Branch has initiated an inquiry into the video and further action is being taken, the officer added. (with PTI inputs)
10 January,2025 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Bombay High Court (HC) on Friday initiated a public interest litigation (PIL) suo motu (on its own) for the conservation and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra, news agency PTI reported. A division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar said it was initiating the PIL based on an order of the Supreme Court asking all HCs to initiate proceedings for protection of wetlands, also known as Ramsar Convention sites, across the country. The order was passed in December, PTI reported. The HC issued notice to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), Maharashtra government and the state Wetlands Authority. It also appointed senior counsel Janak Dwarkadas as amicus curiae to assist the court and posted the matter for hearing on February 25, PTI reported. The Ramsar Convention sites are wetlands of international importance. India is home to 85 such sites, three of which are in Maharashtra. These are the Lonar Lake in Buldhana district, Nandur Madhameshwar in Nashik district and Thane Creek. The convention was named after Iran's Ramsar city, where the convention was signed in 1971. In December 2024, the apex court had noted in its order that, as per Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the country had 2,01,503 wetlands on 2.25 hectares before 2017. As per ISRO, the number of wetlands had increased to 2,31,195 in 2021. However, the SC observed that these figures "have to be checked on ground", adding that the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, and the guidelines issued thereunder prescribe 'ground truthing', which is identification of wetlands through actual inspection. The apex court said this step has been "neglected by almost all the states" and the demarcation of these wetlands has not been done till now. Coldplay 2025 concert: HC dismisses PIL seeking guidelines against black marketing The Bombay High Court (HC) on Friday dismissed a plea seeking guidelines to curb black marketing and ticket scalping at major events in the backdrop of the alleged foul play in the ticket sale process for British band Coldplay's concert in Navi Mumbai this month. A division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar said the issues raised in the petition pertain to the legislative domain, and hence, the court cannot interfere. "This is a legislative and executive decision. The court cannot interfere. The government is at liberty to formulate legislation addressing the concerns raised in the petition," the court said. The bench also stated that in the absence of a clear statutory framework mandating the reliefs sought in the petition, it cannot direct legislation to be enacted or laws to be amended in a particular manner. "However, in the event that the competent authority (of the government) considers it necessary, they remain at liberty to take appropriate legislative or executive measures to address the concerns highlighted by the petitioner," the court said and permitted the petitioner to make a representation before the competent authority. (With PTI inputs)
10 January,2025 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, his son and Worli legislator Aaditya, inspected the ongoing work for the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial, which will come up at the Mumbai Mayor's official residence in Dadar. They were accompanied by former Maharashtra Minister Subhash Desai. The trio addressed a press conference after inspecting the works and said the memorial will be ready by January 2026. "The first phase of the works is over and the second will begin soon," Thackeray said, adding that the memorial is being constructed keeping in mind the heritage status of the Mayor's bungalow as well as the environmental concerns, as the structure is coming up near the Arabian Sea. Thackeray also said that the party has not left the late Sena supremo's ideology, adding, "Those who believe in Balasaheb's ideology can visit the memorial. But those who have abandoned Balasaheb's principles cannot take any credit for the memorial." In the first phase, a museum is being constructed at the old bungalow of the Mumbai Mayor by upgrading the heritage building. This memorial will be a sustainable and energy-efficient structure and will include an administration building, entrance block, a heritage enrichment and preservation centre, an interpretation centre etc. The structure will have state-of-the-art construction technology to build green compliance structure close to the sea, which respects heritage but also forges a new architecture. The maximum portion of this building is underground, and comprise a state-of-the-art museum, archive, auditorium, buffer tank, underground tank, sewage treatment plant and rain water harvesting tank etc. The second phase will include information and technology-related elements such as hardware and support services, technology, lasers how, digital mapping projection, storytelling, film, virtual reality, audiovisual elements, technical elements, etc. Sena (UBT) leader files police complaint over video 'defaming' Aaditya Thackeray Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut on Friday filed a police complaint after a video of a raid at a dance bar, being falsely linked to party colleague Aaditya Thackeray, surfaced, an officer said. According to the officer, the purported video was shot at a dance bar in the Andheri area of Mumbai. It shows a few women emerging from a cavity created inside the premises after police action, news agency PTI reported. However, the text superimposed on the visual claims that the place is a "cafe" owned by Thackeray, Raut said in his complaint, adding that content was intentionally created and shared on social media to defame the former Maharashtra Minister. The cyber police of the Mumbai Crime Branch has initiated an inquiry into the video and further action is being taken, the officer added. (With PTI inputs)
10 January,2025 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
