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 November 6. Aries March 21 – April 20After a hectic two days at work you hope today is easier to manage. Cosmic tip: Take a life altering situation in your stride. You had no idea a decision would turn around like this. Taurus April 21 – May 20A karmic cycle of good luck begins. Dealing with envy is something you are so used to, so carry on with life regardless. Do get enough sleep.Cosmic tip: Be aware of resentful undercurrents. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Good news about legal or bureaucratic changes are welcome even though you were expecting this.Cosmic tip: Remain rooted in the present moment so you understand what is actually and casually being said. Cancer June 22 – July 23There is increased closeness and emotional bonding with your spouse/ partner. Diversifying the business is priority. Do eat healthy food.Cosmic tip: Reach out for what is yours according to the laws of karma. Leo July 24 - Aug 23Do remember to buy a birthday gift for a friend/ relative. Don’t get into a situation of blaming each other.Cosmic tip: Just follow intuition to pinpoint what needs to be changed or altered minutely. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Carefully selecting another option and realizing how right you were to do so is a relief. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Work gradually towards making different choices than what you’ve been accustomed to so far. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Even after so long you don’t have faith in what’s being conveyed as there’s something a little ‘off’ about the story. Just step back. Cosmic tip: Do think before saying what you really think. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Leave aside fad diets, just eating regular everyday food. Do consult the doctor if not feeling well, even if you feel it’s just indigestion. Cosmic tip: Take some time to relax and re-coup energy levels. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Students are focused on studies. A busy day unfolds when it had begun quietly and peacefully. Cosmic tip: Remember you can’t please everyone all the time and sometimes a decision has to be taken. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Wanting to relocate on a whim is so unlike you, so take time off to understand why you are feeling this way. Take care of health. Cosmic tip: Don’t have unrealistic expectations for the evening. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19An unexpected gift is such a pleasant surprise. Now that life has a balance, you are more than happy to indulge someone you love a lot. Cosmic tip: Plan a holiday overseas if possible. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Agenda for the day was planned on Monday and all goes according to plan. Some may decide on buying a vehicle. Monitor a new healing therapy.Cosmic tip: Allow anxieties to ease off peacefully.
06 November,2024 12:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseIPS Sanjay Verma on Tuesday evening took charge as the Director General of Police, Maharashtra after being appointed as the new DGP following the removal of Rashmi Shukla by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and said, "conducting free and fair elections is our duty." The poll body had earlier the Maharashtra government that they have to comply with their order by 5 pm on November 5. IPS Sanjay Verma takes charge of Maharashtra DGP.First of all, I would like to thank the Election Commission for giving me such a significant responsibility. Conducting free and fair elections is our duty. We will ensure everything is done impartially. The police must also work… pic.twitter.com/5zRRiG0OZ8 — Mid Day (@mid_day) November 5, 2024 After assuming the DG's office in Mumbai, Verma said, "First of all, I would like to thank the Election Commission for giving me such a significant responsibility. Conducting free and fair elections is our duty. We will ensure everything is done impartially. The police must also work with complete neutrality so that no one can raise any questions." IPS Sanjay Verma is a 1990-batch officer and was earlier serving as DG of law and Technical. He is set to retire in April 2028 and was topping the list of consideration for the Maharashtra DGP post. Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India had on Monday ordered transfer of Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla following complaints by political parties, including Congress. The poll body directed the Maharashtra chief secretary to hand over Shukla's charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre. Acting on the complaints from INC and other parties, Election Commission of India orders transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla with immediate effect with directions to Chief Secretary to hand over her charge to the next senior most IPS officer in the cadre. Earlier on October 31, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, requesting the removal of Rashmi Shukla from her position. In the letter, Patole accused DGP Shukla of displaying a “clear bias” against opposition parties in the state, including Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP(SP). He alleged that, in the past 20 days, Maharashtra has witnessed numerous incidents of political violence targeting opposition leaders, with cases reportedly escalating.
05 November,2024 11:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanThe Mumbai Police on Tuesday registered a first information report (FIR) against Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) legislator Sunil Raut, is the brother of Member of Parliament (MP) Sanjay Raut, for allegedly making offensive remarks against his rival Shiv Sena candidate Suvarna Karanje, an officer said. The development comes after the National Commission for Women (NCW) called for police action against Sunil Raut. NCW condemned the alleged derogatory remarks made by Sunil Raut, who will be contesting against Karanje from the Vikhroli Assembly Constituency and said the comments are "unacceptable and contrary to the values of equity and equality" enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 will be held on November 20. Reportedly, Sunil Raut, while addressing an election rally in Tagore Nagar area on October 27, called Karanje a "bali ka bakra (goat)". The comments were captured on video and subsequently went viral on social media, news agency PTI reported. In a statement, the NCW expressed its strong disapproval, stating that such remarks were not only unacceptable but also undermine the principles of equality and respect for women. The commission also emphasised that the police's filing of a case was a crucial step, as such statements could damage the electoral atmosphere and harm the dignity of women. The NCW took suo motu cognisance of the matter and urged the Director General of Police, Maharashtra, to take stringent action and submit a detailed report within three working days. According to PTI, Sanjay Raut dismissed the case as a "baseless attempt to target" his party. He accused the authorities of filing false cases against Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and workers, vowing to settle scores after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 are out on November 23. "False cases will be lodged against us, and we may be jailed. We are not afraid of this. We expect more cases, but we will settle accounts after November 23," Raut said. Cancel Sunil Raut's candidacy: Shiv Sena Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena, headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, demanded that Sunil Raut's candidacy for the Vikhroli seat be cancelled on the grounds that his behaviour was "unfit" for a public representative. Karanje, who has served as a three-time corporator, also criticised Sunil Raut's conduct and challenged him to a face-to-face debate, stating that he had contributed far less to the area compared to her own achievements. According to PTI, she also recalled a previous instance in which Sunil Raut had insulted her by comparing her to "Kaikeyi", the stepmother of Lord Ram, a reference she described as deeply disrespectful. Karanje further alleged that Raut had made a pattern of making disparaging remarks about women. In a similar incident last week, an FIR was filed against Shiv Sena (UBT) lawmaker Arvind Sawant for referring to Shaina NC, who is Shiv Sena's candidate for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 from Mumbadevi, as "imported maal (imported goods)".
05 November,2024 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Tuesday issued a bailable warrant against former Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) lawmaker Pragya Singh Thakur in connection with the 2008 Malegaon Blast Case. Thakur, who is an accused in the case, failed to appear for the proceedings, prompting the court to demand her presence.The warrant is "returnable" by November 13, meaning that Thakur must appear before the court by that date to have the warrant cancelled. Her continued absence could further complicate the legal proceedings and delay the trial.Meanwhile, in previous court sessions, Pragya Singh Thakur's lawyer had filed an application for exemption from her court appearance, citing medical reasons, specifically her ongoing struggle with cervical spondylitis and migraines. The court had granted her exemptions based only on these medical reports, though it raised concerns that her absences were "hampering" proceedings and "delaying" the trial's progress.Additionally, the NIA special court also reviewed a trailer for the upcoming film "Match Fixing," which is scheduled to be released on November 15. The court noted that this movie might touch upon themes related to the Malegaon blast case. The release of this movie is a violation of an earlier order of the court while the matter is still pending.The court directed the NIA to respond by November 6. Should the agency fail to provide a satisfactory reply, the court may take further steps and issue orders.On September 29, 2008, six people were killed and over 100 others injured after an explosive device placed on a motorcycle exploded in Maharashtra's Malegaon city, in Nashik town. 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.
05 November,2024 09:35 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has expelled five functionaries for 'anti-party activities' ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, sources said on Tuesday, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, Rupesh Mhatre, one of those who faced the axe, is a former MLA, and had filed nomination papers as an independent from Bhiwandi East assembly seat. He claimed that he withdrew from the race, yet faced action. According to the seat-sharing arrangement of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls, Samajwadi Party's sitting MLA Rais Shaikh is the official candidate of the Opposition alliance from the constituency. Vishwas Nandekar, a party functionary from Yavatmal district, Chandrakant Ghughal, Sanjay Awari and Prasad Thackeray were also expelled on Monday for anti-party activities. "The party asked me to withdraw and I abided by the instruction. Yet, I was sacked. This is the price for staying loyal and being with the party in its bad days," Mhatre told PTI, as per the PTI. Those helping BJP are Maharashtra's 'enemies', polls all about love vs betrayal of state: Uddhav Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday hit the campaign trail and pitched the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly election 2024 as a battle between those who love Maharashtra and the ones who betray it as he reflected on the 2022 split in the party. Uddhav Thackeray hit out at his former ally BJP and its partners, saying those helping the national party are "enemies" of Maharashtra as he made a slew of promises to voters, including building a temple of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in every district if the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comes to power, reported the PTI. Addressing his first rally of the 2024 assembly polls in Radhanagri in Kolhapur district -- the constituency of Prakash Abitkar, one of the 40 Shiv Sena MLAs who rebelled against his leadership -- he said those who love the state are aligned with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi which comprises the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP). Those helping the BJP, a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti bloc, are "enemies" of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray remarked. Further attacking his one-time ally, the former CM accused the BJP of "selling" Maharashtra to Gujarat, where it is in power. Uddhav Thackeray claimed his government was toppled in June 2022 because he did not allow the BJP to harm Maharashtra and said not a single industrial project moved out of the state when the MVA was in office under his leadership. "(Maharashtra assembly poll) is a fight between those who love the state and the ones who betray it," Thackeray told the gathering. (with PTI inputs)
05 November,2024 08:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Western Railway has suspended a train ticket examiner (TTE) for allegedly making a passenger write an apology after the latter asked him to speak in Marathi, an official said on Tuesday, reported the PTI. The action came after a photograph of the apology letter surfaced on social media, and passengers staged a protest, he said. Talking to PTI, Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of Western Railway, said an inquiry is ordered into the incident that took place at Nalasopara station on November 3, and TTE Rakesh Mourya has been suspended. "All passengers, regardless of their religion, language, or region, are equal to us. Providing excellent service to them is our goal. The matter will be investigated thoroughly, and necessary action will be taken," he said, as per the PTI. According to the news agency, around 70 to 80 passengers staged a protest at Nalasopara station in Maharashtra after the purported apology letter surfaced on social media on Monday, officials said. The officials said that the TTE asked the passenger, Amit Patil, and his wife to furnish their local train tickets. The couple asked him to speak to them in Marathi as they did not understand Hindi, and an argument ensued. The TTE took the couple to the office of the Railway Protection Force, where Patil claimed that the official had threatened them and made him write an apology, they said. The Western Railway, in its statement, affirmed its commitment to respecting all languages and passengers. "Western Railway respects all languages spoken across the country and values the diversity of our passengers, standing firm on unity in diversity," it stated, as per the PTI. Meanwhile, in an another statement the Western Railway on Tuesday said that it managed a passenger rush of around 3.10 lakh during the Diwali and Chhath festival at Bandra Terminus in suburban Mumbai. In an official statement, the Western Railway said that it was successful in managing the surge of passenger traffic during the Diwali and Chhath festival rush at Bandra Terminus, which spanned from October 24 to November 4, 2024. The statement further said that this year, the Western Railway undertook a series of strategic measures to accommodate an overwhelming influx of travelers, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey for an estimated 3.10 lakh passengers. In response to the heightened demand, Western Railway operated a total of 249 trains from Bandra Terminus during the festive rush. This included 30 holiday special trains specifically designed to cater to the festival rush, along with 27 reserved passenger trains and three fully unreserved trains that provided essential service to general class travelers. To further ease passenger experiences at Bandra Terminus, the Western Railway implemented a variety of facilities and services. (with PTI inputs)
05 November,2024 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police on Tuesday issued traffic restrictions in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) ahead of Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) poll campaign launch rally on Wednesday. The Mumbai Traffic Police, in a notification, on Tuesday said that on November 6, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has announced to do public meeting at MMRDA Grounds in BKC, Bandra (E). In order to attend the public meeting, large number of MVA party workers and leaders are likely to visit from various parts of Maharashtra. Top leaders are likely to attend the Maha Vikas Aghadi rally ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, the party leaders had earlier said. It said that as huge crowed is expected to gather at MMRDA Ground affecting vehicular traffic, measures need to streamline traffic and safety of VIP's. It is necessary to close the adjoining roads of venue and traffic on the said roads need to be diverted by issuing notification on temporary basis. The traffic notification was issued by Samadhan Pawar, DCP (H.Q. & Central), Traffic, Mumbai. It said, in order to prevent danger, obstructions and inconvenience to the public, the traffic notification was being issued and following roads shall be closed for vehicular traffic on 06/11/2024 between 15.00 hrs. to 23.00 hrs. on temporary basis and as per requirement- Road Closed: Vehicular traffic coming from Western Express Highway, Dharavi, Worli-Sea Link proceeding towards Kurla shall be restricted to go through Bharat Nagar Junction towards Kurla. Alternate Route: Vehicular traffic from Bharat Nagar Junction will take right turn for SEBI Junction - right turn from One BKC Junction- Left turn from Canara Bank Junction towards MCA Club - American Consulate Junction- Left turn at Tata Communication- proceed from MTNL junction towards Kurla. Road Closed: Vehicular traffic coming from Sant Dnyneshwar Nagar proceeding towards Kurla shall be restricted to go through Bharat Nagar Junction towards Kurla. Alternate Route: Vehicular traffic from Bharat Nagar Junction - take right turn for SEBI Junction -take right turn from One BKC Junction - take Left turn fromAmerican Consulate- Canara Bank Junction towards MCA Club Junction- Tata Communication left turn from MTNL junction - Razzak Junction - Mumbai Universtiy - Hans Bhugra Junction left turn - proceed through Western Express Highway - Kherwadi Govt. Colony - proceed to Kherwadi Bandra east Mumbai. Road Closed: Vehicular traffic coming from Kherwadi Govt. Colony, Kanakiya Palace, UTI Tower towards BKC, Chunabhatti and Kurla shall be restricted. Alternate Route: Left turn from Gurunanak Hospital- Mumbai Bank- Income Tax Junction- NSE Junction - right turn at Bharat Nagar Junction - SEBI Junction- ONE BKC- proceed from connector junction to Kurla and Chunabhatti.Road Closed: Vehicular traffic proceeding from Kurla and Razzak Junction towards Western Express Highway, Dharavi and Worli Sea Link shall be restricted to proceed from Platina Junction to Bharat Nagar Junction. Alternate Route: U-turn at Platina Junction- MTNL Junction- right turn at Tata Communication- MCA Club - Canara Bank Junction- NSE Junction - American Consulate Junction towards Western Express Highway through Family Court Junction and proceed to Dharavi and Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Road Closed: CST road shall be closed for vehicular traffic. Alternate Route: CST Road - MTNL Junction right turn at Tata Communication- American Consulate Junction - MCA Club Canara Bank Junction- left turn at NSC Junction Western Express Highway - Kalanagar Junction- Bhaskar Court Junction and proceed through Kherwadi Junction.
05 November,2024 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviThe Western Railway on Tuesday said that it managed a passenger rush of around 3.10 lakh during the Diwali and Chhath festival at Bandra Terminus in suburban Mumbai. In an official statement, the Western Railway said that it was successful in managing the surge of passenger traffic during the Diwali and Chhath festival rush at Bandra Terminus, which spanned from October 24 to November 4, 2024. The statement further said that this year, the Western Railway undertook a series of strategic measures to accommodate an overwhelming influx of travelers, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey for an estimated 3.10 lakh passengers. In response to the heightened demand, Western Railway operated a total of 249 trains from Bandra Terminus during the festive rush. This included 30 holiday special trains specifically designed to cater to the festival rush, along with 27 reserved passenger trains and three fully unreserved trains that provided essential service to general class travelers. To further ease passenger experiences at Bandra Terminus, the Western Railway implemented a variety of facilities and services. A total of 70 License Sahayak staff were deployed in two shifts daily to assist passengers, the statement said. Around 32 ticket checking personnel ensured security at entry and exit points around the clock. One extra ticket counter was opened, and two additional night shifts were introduced to further streamline ticketing operations. Prominent information banners and standees displaying details of special trains were strategically placed throughout the station to keep travelers informed. Understanding the potential for overcrowding, Western Railway imposed temporary restrictions on the sale of platform tickets until November 8, 2024. This measure was aimed at controlling crowd sizes on the platforms and to facilitate smoother passenger movements within the station. Passengers were reminded of their free allowance for luggage, which varies by ticket class. This allowance is designed to prevent excess baggage from causing additional congestion and delays. However, it is crucial to note that specific items, such as scooters and bicycles, are excluded from this allowance or with consignments which have maximum dimensions of 100 cm x 100 cm x 70 cm, as per the Western Railway. To enhance passenger safety, Western Railway issued directives to minimize the stacking of parcel consignments on platforms, ensuring that these items do not obstruct passenger flow. This initiative will remain in place until November 8, 2024. To manage the influx of travelers efficiently, additional personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) were deployed to facilitate orderly queue formations, thereby preventing any mishaps or dangerous situations. Additional 15 Ticket Checking Staff, 32 RPF staff, 13 GRP staff are deployed at the station. Recognising the need for adequate waiting space, Bandra Terminus established a spacious holding area measuring 4,200 square feet near the main station building. The area is equipped with necessary amenities, including adequate lighting and fans to ensure a comfortable waiting environment, drinking water and toilet facilities. Public announcement system to keep passengers updated on train movements. The holding area is designed to alleviate congestion on the platforms and ensure a smooth entry process for passengers boarding their trains. Additional RPF and GRP personnel, along with scout and guide teams, were appointed to monitor trains heading to northern states of India, particularly in general and sleeper coaches. These teams worked diligently to manage crowds and assist passengers throughout their journeys. In addition, the Crime Prevention and Detection Squad (CPDS) teams from RPF and GRP conducted patrols in plain clothes to deter suspicious activities and prevent theft. Round-the-clock CCTV surveillance was implemented across the station, ensuring that any increase in crowd density was promptly addressed. To ensure that passengers were well-informed about the additional train services, the Western Railway launched an extensive publicity campaign. Regular tweets, social media updates, newspaper advertisements, and press releases were disseminated to keep the public updated on the special trains and facilities available for the festival season. "The joy of getting a window seat for a passenger travelling from Mumbai to Gorakhpur by WR's special train is different," wrote Western Railway on X in Hindi. WR की स्पेशल ट्रेन से मुंबई से गोरखपुर जा रहे एक यात्री की विंडो सीट मिलने की खुशी अलग ही है। उनके अनुसार त्योहार पर भीड़ को देखते हुए लग नहीं रहा था, पर Q(क्यू) मैनेजमेंट रेलवे द्वारा की गई एक अच्छी व्यवस्था है। pic.twitter.com/04iVzBtHic — Western Railway (@WesternRly) October 30, 2024 "Passengers travelling to their homes in Uttar Pradesh by special train on the festival expressed happiness and said that they got the tickets quickly and the railway staff made them sit comfortably, now the journey will be comfortable," said Western Railway in a post on X. त्योहार पर स्पेशल ट्रेन से उत्तर प्रदेश अपने घर जाने वाले यात्रियों ने खुशी जाहिर करते हुए बताया कि टिकट भी जल्दी मिल गया और रेलवे स्टाफ ने अच्छे से बैठा दिया, अब सफ़र आराम से होगा।#FestivalSpecialTrains2024 #FestivalOfLights #FestivalSpecialArrangements pic.twitter.com/RjW7cSz0jV — Western Railway (@WesternRly) October 30, 2024 Notable tweets from Western Railway included updates on train schedules and services, which helped keep the traveling public informed and prepared for their journeys. 🚨 Attention Passengers:Train No. 05054 (Bandra Terminus - Gorakhpur) has been rescheduled.🕘 Original Departure: 21:15 hrs (26/10/2024)🕓 Which was Rescheduled at 16:00 hrs (27/10/2024)🕕 Now, Further Rescheduled to depart from Bandra Terminus at 18:20 hrs (27/10/2024)… — DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) October 27, 2024 "This special service aims to ensure a comfortable and convenient journey for all!" wrote Divisional Railway Manager- Mumbai Division of Western Railway on X. 🚉 Special Festival Train Alert! 🚉Running of following Special trains to clear extra rush of passengers traffic of Winter, Diwali & Chhath Festival 2024.To accommodate extra passengers during the festive season, Train No. 04810 Bandra Terminus - Jodhpur Special is scheduled… — DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) November 4, 2024 Various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) provided essential relief services such as drinking water, biscuits, refreshments, etc. These NGOs were also helpful in crowd management along with the additional deployment of RPF and GRP personnel. Two NGOs, Suhana Safar & Vasundhara Foundation distributed 500 Water Bottles & 200 Biscuits among the waiting passengers.
05 November,2024 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Railway (CR) has announced the resumption of the popular Neral-Matheran narrow gauge train services from Wednesday, November 6. The restored services include both the Neral-Matheran mini train and the Matheran-Aman Lodge shuttle, aiming to ease travel for tourists and locals to the scenic hill station of Matheran. The Neral-Matheran mini train will run twice daily in both directions. Down trains from Neral to Matheran will depart at 8.50 am and 10.25 am, reaching Matheran by 11.30 am and 1.05 pm, respectively. The Up trains from Matheran to Neral are scheduled at 2.45 pm and 4 pm, arriving in Neral by 5.30 pm and 6.40 pm. Each train will consist of six coaches, including three second-class, one first-class coach, and two second-class-cum-luggage vans. Additionally, the Matheran-Aman Lodge shuttle service will operate multiple times daily, with extra services on Saturdays and Sundays. All shuttle services will have similar coach arrangements to the main Neral-Matheran line. CR's Public Relations Department shared this update, noting that the resumption aims to support tourist activities and the local economy in the Matheran region. TIcket information Passengers can book their tickets from ticket ocunters at Neral and Aman Lodge (for the shuttle service). The counter at Neral opens 45 minutes before departure. Online tickets can be booked on the Indian Railways website. The ticket costs Rs 300 for first class and Rs 75 for second class. The cost of a children’s ticket is Rs 180 for first class and Rs 45 for second class. CR enters 74th year of its formation CR, the successor to the Great Indian Peninsula (GIP) Railway, celebrated 73 years of its formation and begins its 74th year on Tuesday. The first train in Asia, which ran between Mumbai and Thane on April 16, 1853, marked the beginning of railway history in India. Over the years, the GIP Railway expanded significantly, merging with the Indian Midland Railway Company in 1900, extending its reach from Delhi in the north to Kanpur and Allahabad in central India, Nagpur in the east, and Raichur in the southeast, connecting Bombay to nearly all parts of India. At its peak, the GIP Railway covered a route mileage of 1,600 miles (2,575 km).
05 November,2024 04:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIPS Sanjay Verma has been appointed as the new Maharashtra Director General of Police by the Election Commission of India. The poll body has directed the state government that they have to comply with their order by 5 pm today (November 5). A fortnight before the Maharashtra Elections 2024, the ECI, ordered the previous DGP Rashmi Shukla's transfer after receiving a complaint from state Congress chief Nana Patole. Following her removal, ECI had sought from the state government names of three senior-most IPS of Maharashtra cadre of which Verma was one. The other two senior officers were Sanjeev Kumar Singhal and his batchmate Ritesh Kumar. IPS Sanjay Verma will be former DGP Rashmi Shukla's successor #News #IPS #IPSSanjayVerma #IndiaNews https://t.co/QcvoBibyor pic.twitter.com/om06Ld4ObV — Mid Day (@mid_day) November 5, 2024 IPS Sanjay Verma is a 1990-batch officer and is currently serving as DG of law and Technical. He is set to retire in April 2028 and was topping the list of consideration for the Maharashtra DGP post. This is breaking news, further details awaited
05 November,2024 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanA 45-year-old garbage collector identified as Raju was allegedly beaten to death by an elderly man in Vasai on Friday (November 1), who later died of a heart attack two days after the incident on Sunday. The accused, identified as Prakash Merwa, 75, also a garbage collector, attempted to dispose of the evidence by setting the victim’s body on fire near a foot overbridge and fled the scene. The police said that they received a call about the fire, and only after reaching the spot, they discovered the body of the victim. The discovery of the partly burned body initially led the Vasai Government Railway Police (GRP) to register an Accidental Death Report (ADR). Upon examining the scene and noticing suspicious blood clots, an autopsy was conducted, which revealed head injury as the cause of death, following which a case was registered and a thorough investigation was launched. The police said that they examined CCTV footage and spoke to residents where the alleged incident took place. Assistant Commissioner of Police Kishore Shinde (GRP) said that further probe into the matter revealed that Raju, at the time of the incident, was accompanied by other scrap collectors identified as Ankit Teniram, 25, and Babban Channa Roy, 35. The police said that the duo were detained for investigation and revealed Merwa and Raju had a scuffle, and Raju, who was in an inebriated condition, picked up a bamboo stick to struck Merwa, but the latter snatched the stick and beat Raju to death with it before fleeing the scene. After the police began searching for the accused following the confession from the duo, it was discovered that he had died due to a cardiac arrest on Friday under the jurisdiction of Waliv Police Station, said senior inspector Angha Satavse from Vasai government railway police (GRP). Nov 1Day of the incident
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