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 10. Aries March 21 – April 20Explain thoughts without going into too much detail, making it easier for the other person to understand what is actually worrying you. Choose words carefully.Cosmic tip: Do your best in the given circumstances. Taurus April 21 – May 20Practical matters of re-organizing plans made earlier keeps you busy. A positive karmic cycle has a direct effect on career growth and travel plans.Cosmic tip: Give enough thought to home or family matters. GeminiMay 21 – June 21A day of high energy and movement keeps you on the go almost from the point of waking up in the morning. Remain focused.Cosmic tip: Remember not everyone lives up to their promises. Cancer June 22 – July 23Being firm in a diplomatic manner keeps differences of opinion with the family on a lighter note. Cosmic tip: Don’t feel bad about giving a polite negative answer when someone wants more of your time. Leo July 24 - Aug 23Moving towards a really significant time makes you thoughtful and quiet (people comment about this). Take a well-deserved break to rejuvenate and energize internal battery. Cosmic tip: Take responsibility for final decision taken. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Waiting patiently for the karmic cycle to end brings with it luck and a feeling of calmness. Enjoy it.Cosmic tip: Plan a makeover if you feel a change is needed in any manner. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Some changes have to be made, but every time something else claims urgency in dealing with it. Cosmic tip: Have a space in your home where you can take quiet times for yourself. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Be as tactful as possible to resolve a tricky situation. Time and energy is at a premium with too many people making demands on them. Cosmic tip: Lighten up and spend time with friends. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Compromising on some of your ethics is difficult, but this is what life is all about. Determination and grit have to be compatible.Cosmic tip: Don’t be judgmental or unforgiving in a relationship issue. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Dealing with several projects simultaneously requires a lot of time and focused attention. Cosmic tip: Share what you just have to, in as practical and matter-of-fact manner as possible. The reaction reveals the direction. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Maintaining a balance between work and relationships may be a challenge today. Cosmic tip: Pull the reins on imagination which cause so much havoc. The situation is still at a point of being saved. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Income increases. A new job is not as demanding as expected. Social engagements are numerous.Cosmic tip: Honestly ask if you’ve done something to offend a friend who is behaving in an odd manner.
10 January,2025 12:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has taken a significant decision to handover the reserved DP roads in MHADA layouts to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The announcement was made by Sanjeev Jaiswal during a meeting held at the MHADA headquarters on Thursday. MHADA has a total of 114 layouts in Mumbai, many of which include roads reserved under BMC’s official development plan for public use. Recognising the importance of these roads for public welfare, Mr. Jaiswal instructed the Executive Engineers and Estate Managers to immediately hand over all reserved road to BMC in their current state. The roads will be transferred as they are, whether clear of unauthorized structures or with existing encroachments. This decision will ensure that the responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and management of these roads shifts entirely to BMC. It will also allow the civic body to align these roads with Mumbai’s overall Development Plan, enabling smoother road construction and improvements. For residents of MHADA layouts, this move is expected to speed up road development, improve maintenance, and enhance overall living conditions, the officials said. At present, many redevelopment and infrastructure projects are underway across Mumbai. However, the lack of proper handover of reserved roads has delayed several key projects. The issue had been flagged in multiple meetings in the past. By taking this decisive step, MHADA has resolved a long-pending issue that was slowing down city-wide development efforts. Jaiswal emphasized that this decision will benefit residents by addressing a bottleneck in road development, ensuring that the civic body can focus on its long-term urban planning goals. The transfer of responsibility to BMC will also lead to more efficient road management in MHADA layouts, ultimately aligning with Mumbai’s broader infrastructure needs.
09 January,2025 11:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarA speeding car on Thursday fell into a 20-foot deep nullah in Vasai area of Palghar district of Maharashtra, the officials said, adding that the operations were underway to pull out the vehicle. Sources said that the incident took place in the Madhuban area of Vasai East at around 6 pm on Thursday. Preliminary information suggests that the driver of the speeding car lost control, causing the vehicle to plunge into the nullah, they said. Sources further said that there was no loss of life in the accident but the car driver sustained minor injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital. In a shocking incident, a car plunged into a 20-foot-deep nullah (drainage channel) in Vasai’s Madhuban after a drunk driver allegedly veered off the road.Via: @DiwakarSharmaa #CarAccident #Vasai #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/u5Trbca3Hp — Mid Day (@mid_day) January 9, 2025 The identity of the car driver has not yet been established, and the police are investigating the matter. Further details will be updated.
09 January,2025 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar SharmaA woman pedestrian was killed and another was injured after a tree branch fell on them in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, the civic officials said on Thursday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that a branch from a dead tree in a private garden fell on them while they were walking in the garden near Lavender Bough Hotel on 90 Feet Road. The incident was reported at 6:01 pm on Thursday following which the civic authorities rushed to the spot and launched a rescue and relief operation, the officials said. In the incident two women pedestrians were injured. Both were immediately rushed to Rajawadi Hospital for treatment. According to the Rajawadi Hospital, one of the victim was declared brought dead upon arrival and another woman suffered injuries, and was sent for an MRI scan for further evaluation. The two injured were identified as 60-year-old Minakshi Ben who died in the incident and 56-year-old Vandana Shah who has been admitted in the hospital. Four injured after massive fire breaks out at Godown in Darukhana area of south Mumbai In an another incident, four people were injured after a massive fire broke out at a godown in Darukhana area of south Mumbai, the civic officials said on Thursday. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the blaze was reported at a godown located at Darukhana, Koyla Bunder, Hariyali Gate in Mandvi area of south Mumbai. The incident was reported to the civic authorities at around 3:25 pm. The civic officials including the Mumbai Fire Brigade teams rushed to the spot and launched a fire-fighting operation. The fire caused significant damage to electric wiring, installations, scrap material, and an empty LPG gas cylinder inside the ground-floor MS sheet shed. The fire was brought under control by 3:56 pm and as many as four people sustained injuries in the incident who were rushed to J.J. Hospital for medical treatment. The injured were indentified as Rajendra Prasad, 40, Babaulal, 35, Dhamendra Gaud, 40, Mohammad Riyaz, 33. The condition of those injured in the blaze is said to be stable, the officials said. The cause of the fire is being investigated, they said.
09 January,2025 09:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveAt least four people were injured after a massive fire broke out at a godown in Darukhana area of south Mumbai, the civic officials said on Thursday. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the blaze was reported at a godown located at Darukhana, Koyla Bunder, Hariyali Gate in Mandvi area of south Mumbai. The incident was reported to the civic authorities at around 3:25 pm. The civic officials including the Mumbai Fire Brigade teams rushed to the spot and launched a fire-fighting operation. The fire caused significant damage to electric wiring, installations, scrap material, and an empty LPG gas cylinder inside the ground-floor MS sheet shed. The fire was brought under control by 3:56 pm and as many as four people sustained injuries in the incident who were rushed to J.J. Hospital for medical treatment. The injured were indentified as Rajendra Prasad, 40, Babaulal, 35, Dhamendra Gaud, 40, Mohammad Riyaz, 33. The condition of those injured in the blaze is said to be stable, the officials said. The cause of the fire is being investigated, they said. One dead, another injured after tree branch falls on them in Mumbai's Ghatkopar Meanwhile, in an another incident, a woman pedestrian was killed and another was injured after a tree branch fell on them in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, the civic officials said on Thursday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that a branch from a dead tree in a private garden fell onto the footpath near Lavender Bough Hotel on 90 Feet Road. The incident was reported at 6:01 pm on Thursday following which the civic authorities rushed to the spot and launched a rescue and relief operation, the officials said. In the incident two women pedestrians were injured. Both were immediately rushed to Rajawadi Hospital for treatment. According to the Rajawadi Hospital, one of the victim was declared brought dead upon arrival and another woman suffered injuries, and was sent for an MRI scan for further evaluation. The two injured were identified as 60-year-old Minakshi Ben who died in the incident and 56-year-old Vandana Shah who has been admitted in the hospital.
09 January,2025 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNCP (SP) working president and MP Supriya Sule on Thursday said Walmik Karad, who has been arrested in an extortion case in connection to sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, must be booked under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), PTI reported. Massajog village's sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district, was kidnapped and tortured to death on December 9, allegedly for opposing an extortion bid by few individuals on an energy company helming a windmill project in the region. Sule told PTI reporters that extortion must be halted if investors are to arrive. Karad, a close aide of Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, has been arrested in an extortion case, and there is growing pressure to charge him in the murder case. "We don't have anything against Walmik Karad as a person, but we are against the tendency. There should be zero tolerance against crime and financial fraud," she said. "There should be a transparent probe into the sarpanch murder case and the death of a Dalit youth in judicial custody in Parbhani," she demanded, PTI reported. The NCP (SP) leader claimed that Walmik Karad was made the head of the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme in Beed's Parli. Beed Sarpanch murder: Late sarpanch's brother withdraws petition seeking minister Munde's removal A petition filed by the deceased Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's brother in the Bombay High Court, seeking a direction to the Maharashtra government to remove NCP minister Dhananjay Munde from the cabinet, has been withdrawn, PTI reported. The petitioner, Dhananjay Deshmukh, had alleged that Minister Munde was associated with the head of the criminal syndicate in Maharashtra's Beed district who reportedly played a major role in the murder of the Massajog village sarpanch. The petition which was filed in HC's Aurangabad bench last month, sought Munde's removal from the state cabinet for a fair investigation into the murder case, PTI reported. It was withdrawn on Tuesday as the petitioner was uncomfortable with the prayers mentioned in it, the petitioner's lawyer claimed. In the petition filed, Dhananjay Deshmukh has also urged that Walmik Karad, Munde's close aide be named in the FIR in connection to the sarpanch's murder, he said, PTI cited. (With PTI inputs)
09 January,2025 07:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAuthorities of the Akola Central Prison in Maharashtra have informed a court that dismissed Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of a deadly train shooting incident, is reportedly suffering from a mental disorder and requires treatment at a specialised facility in Nagpur. The claim was made in a letter submitted to the sessions court in Dindoshi, Mumbai, where the trial is underway. Chaudhary stands accused of fatally shooting his senior colleague, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Tika Ram Meena, and three passengers onboard the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express on July 31, 2023. The horrifying incident occurred near Palghar station, on Mumbai's outskirts, and involved Chaudhary using his service weapon. According to PTI, he was apprehended shortly after the firing when passengers pulled the train’s emergency chain near Mira Road station on the Mumbai suburban network. The 35-year-old former constable has been in judicial custody since his arrest and is currently lodged in the Akola Central Prison, located around 550km from Mumbai. He was dismissed from the RPF following the incident. In the letter addressed to the court, the jail superintendent stated that Chaudhary was unwell on December 19, prompting his transfer to the district hospital in Akola for evaluation. PTI reports that medical officers at the government hospital observed symptoms of mental illness and recommended that the accused be sent to the Regional Mental Hospital in Nagpur for further treatment. However, the victims' legal representative, advocate Fazlurrahman Shaikh, opposed this recommendation, claiming that no mention of mental abnormalities was included in the charge sheet filed against Chaudhary. Shaikh, citing a prior medical report of the accused, asserted that Chaudhary is “absolutely fit” and does not exhibit any signs of mental illness. Shaikh argued before the court that the Akola prison's letter should be rejected and that there was no necessity to transfer the accused to Nagpur for treatment. The prosecution, however, suggested that Chaudhary could instead be shifted to a mental health facility in Thane, located near Mumbai, as it would be more convenient for the ongoing trial. The court is yet to decide on the matter. Chaudhary faces charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 302 (murder) and 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion, race, etc.), along with provisions under the Railways Act and the Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act. According to PTI, during the incident, Chaudhary allegedly shot dead ASI Meena and one passenger in the B5 coach before proceeding to the pantry car, where he fatally shot another passenger. A fourth victim was reportedly killed in the S6 coach. The case has sparked debates about mental health assessments for accused individuals, particularly in cases involving violent crimes. The court’s ruling on Chaudhary’s medical transfer is awaited.
09 January,2025 07:34 PM IST | MumbaiThe Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) on Thursday announced extra bus services in parts of north Mumbai in view of the Erangal Fair 2025. In an official statement, BEST said, in view of the large number of passengers expected to attend the 'Erangal Fair' on Friday, January 12, 2025, has announced additional bus services to ensure smooth travel. The BEST said that to manage the crowd during the fair several additional services will be running to and from Malad, Marve, Madh, Malvani and Borivli. Extra buses will run from the following routes: Malad West (Station) to Erangal Bus Route No. 271: 8 buses in the morning and 20 buses in the evening.Marve Beach to Madh Jetty Bus Route No. 271: 6 buses in the morning and 6 buses in the evening.Erangal to Marve Beach Bus Route No. 271: 3 buses in the morning.Borivli West (Station) to Madh Jetty Bus Route No. A-269: 6 buses in the morning and 8 buses in the evening. The BEST said that in total, 20 buses will operate in the morning and 37 buses in the evening, starting from 6 am. Depending on the passenger demand, more buses will be added if necessary. The statement further said that to assist passengers, traffic officers, bus inspectors, and security personnel will be stationed at key locations, including Malad West Station, Marve Beach, Madh Jetty, Erangal, Bhati Village, and Malvani Depot. "BEST has urged all passengers to make the most of these additional bus services to avoid any inconvenience," the BEST said. The nine-day novena at the historic St. Bonaventure Church in Erangal Beach, Madh, began on January 3. Built nearly five centuries ago during the Portuguese era, the church is a significant pilgrimage site. The novena prayers are part of the spiritual preparations leading up to the feast of St. Bonaventure, which will be celebrated on January 12. The church, constructed with stone and lime mortar, features a marble plaque that outlines its rich history. Visitors from Mumbai can reach the church by taking a ferry from Versova to Madh. The annual Erangal Feast is held on the second Sunday of January.
09 January,2025 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a significant road-connection project to link the 60-feet Vijay Fire Road and Jungleshwar Mandir Road (Khairani Road) in Chandivali. This long-awaited ‘Missing Link’ project is expected to bring much-needed relief to the area's residents by easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity. One of the major hurdles in the project was the presence of five unauthorised structures near the Anandibai Surve Garden. The structures posed a legal and physical obstruction to the completion of the link. The BMC’s 'L' Ward issued notices to these structures, completing the necessary legal formalities. On 9th January 2024, the structures were successfully removed, clearing the way for the road connection. The Roads Department is set to immediately begin development work in the cleared area. The demolition drive was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone 5) Devidas Kshirsagar and the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Dhanaji Herlekar. Their prompt action has paved the way for progress on this crucial infrastructure project. Currently, Chandivali lacks a direct road connection to areas like Asalpha and Ghatkopar. Residents are forced to take a detour through the Sakinaka Junction to reach Ghatkopar. Furthermore, the existing road linking Chandivali's Nahar Layout with Khairani Road is narrow, resulting in heavy traffic congestion. The new 'Missing Link' project is poised to address these challenges, making it an essential development for the locality. Once completed, the road is expected to provide seamless connectivity between Chandivali and Ghatkopar, significantly reducing travel time and easing the flow of traffic. The initiative also reflects BMC's focus on improving urban mobility and addressing bottlenecks in Mumbai's transport network. The residents of Chandivali and surrounding areas eagerly await the completion of this project, which will not only enhance their daily commute but also contribute to the overall development of the neighbourhood.
09 January,2025 06:25 PM IST | MumbaiA child was severely injured after an individual allegedly abandoned a pit bull dog at Mahim beach before disappearing. The situation could have taken a tragic turn had mid-day photojournalist Satej Shinde not been at the spot and intervened, sustaining minor injuries himself in the process. The canine is currently in the care of a local animal rescuer. Around 10.30 am, Shinde spotted a man in his late thirties at the beach with the canine on a leash. After a few minutes, it became apparent that the man had left it alone and was walking in the opposite direction. The pit bull, which was briefly tied to a boat at Mahim beach, following the attack. Pics/Satej Shinde The photojournalist was then shocked to see the dog dashing towards a group of children playing on the beach. After causing a child, who was around seven to eight years old, to fall down, the pitbull moved towards a younger boy. As this chaos was unfolding, the man could still be seen a great distance away, seemingly recording everything on his phone. Alarmed, Shinde rushed towards the child, using his leg to fend off the canine while still holding his camera and bags. A local, Ramesh, then came to Shinde’s rescue and grabbed the dog by the collar. Later, using a rope he tied the canine to a beached boat. Another resident, Mayur Davane, then informed the Mahim police, and they reached the spot. Shinde later went to the BMC-run Bhabha Hospital where he got an anti-rabies shot. Senior PI Vinayak Vetal of the Mahim police station, said, “No one had approached the police to register a complaint. But, cases of dog bites have been reported and we have informed the BMC.” Abandonment issues The phenomenon of pet abandonment has prompted animal welfare activists to advise people not to buy fancy pets without understanding that they are bound legally and ethically to provide them with all necessary care and requirements. The man who allegedly abandoned the dog on Mahim beach on Wednesday morning Advocate Pawan Satyaprakash Sharma, member, Committee to Monitor Animal Welfare Laws in Maharashtra, said, “Many pet owners do whatever is convenient for them. This is especially the case with imported dog breeds. As a result, the pet is subjected to cruelty. In many cases, especially with dogs, they end up becoming aggressive or falling sick. When pet owners fail, they end up abandoning such pets on the streets in forests or on beaches and highways.” He said this was not only illegal but also dangerous for both people and animals. “We should not forget that a dog is considered man’s best friend. Therefore, all human-animal conflict that we see is a result of human error. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying had issued a circular to all the states to ban some breeds considered to be aggressive and dangerous to human life. This is not a decision but an advisory which every state and Union Territory has to consider before taking the necessary decisions. This does not affect the existing pets that people have but advises to get them sterilised to prevent further breeding. Registration, sale and purchase needs to be strictly monitored and regulated to prevent unlawful activities as well as animal cruelty and ensure the overall welfare the society,” Sharma added. PETA’s insights According to PETA, 80 million dogs and cats are suffering on India’s streets. Animal shelters are overcrowded, and pit bulls and related breeds are the most commonly abandoned in India. Breeders do not warn unsuspecting buyers that this breed was developed in the UK through selective breeding to accentuate characteristics desirable for use in dog fights and attacks, resulting in aggression, abnormally strong jaws and muscular strength. In most places, they are typically only kept for dog fights, or as guard and attack dogs who live a miserable life at the end of a chain, kept by people attracted to their tough image, according to PETA. They are typically trained and treated with violence and neglect, making them fearful and defensive. “This results in pit bulls often becoming an abandoned breed, ending up at shelters or with someone who uses them in dog fights. The best idea would be prevention, which is not purchasing a pit bull or any dog for that matter. PETA India recommends that families get their dogs sterilised to avoid more pit bulls being born.Civic bodies take steps Civic bodies across the country have taken steps regarding the keeping of dogs bred for aggression in people’s homes. The Kanpur Municipal Corporation prohibited the rearing of pit bulls and Rottweilers. Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has prohibited the breeding and keeping of pit bulls, Rottweilers, and Dogo Argentino breeds, and Panchkula Municipal Corporation has restrictions on keeping pit bulls and Rottweilers within city limits. The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has banned keeping and breeding of American bulldog, American pit bull/pit bull terrier, bull terrier/Pakistani bull terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino and Rottweiler breeds,” PETA said. First person account I was at Mahim beach at 10.30 am hoping to capture an offbeat photo. I was taking pictures of labourers at work when I spotted the man and dog. I clicked pictures of both of them. They sat on the rocks, which was not an uncommon sight. But, I soon realised that the person had released the dog and was walking away. Within minutes, I saw the dog running towards some kids, causing a boy to fall down and attacking a younger boy, who seemed about six years old. I rushed towards them and tried to push the dog away with my leg, getting minor injuries in the process. After the dog was tethered to a boat, I returned to the beach, to see police had arrived with activists — Satej Shinde Do you know? In March 2024, the central government issued a circular prohibiting foreign dog breeds, including pit bulls. It later withdrew the circular for revision. PETA India is calling on the Centre to see how the aim of the circular can be further strengthened to protect vulnerable dog breeds. With inputs by Apoorva Agashe
09 January,2025 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav | Satej ShindeIn a move aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and safety, Western Railway has upgraded the rake of Train No. 12909/12910 Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express to the state-of-the-art Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. The introduction of these modern coaches replaces the conventional rake previously used for the train. According to a press release issued by Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the upgraded rake now comprises 19 coaches, all featuring AC 3-Tier Economy class. These coaches are designed with advanced features to significantly improve the overall travelling experience for passengers. Shri Vineet explained that the new LHB rake boasts better interiors, which ensure a more pleasant and comfortable journey. The coaches adhere to high safety standards, including anti-climbing couplers, an efficient braking system, and the use of fire-retardant materials. Passengers will also appreciate the enhanced comfort of the berths, which are more spacious, and the improved design of the toilets, providing greater convenience during travel. One of the key highlights of the LHB coaches is their ability to reach speeds of up to 160 kmph, potentially reducing travel time. Additionally, the new rake eliminates side middle berths, ensuring a more spacious seating arrangement and further enhancing passenger comfort. The transition to LHB rakes is expected to significantly benefit passengers by providing a safer and more comfortable journey. These coaches are also known for their durability and better suspension, which contributes to a smoother ride. The Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express serves as a crucial link between Mumbai and Delhi, catering to a large number of passengers daily. The introduction of the modern LHB rake underscores Western Railway’s commitment to improving passenger amenities and ensuring safer travel. This development is part of Indian Railways’ broader initiative to replace conventional rakes with LHB coaches across its network, offering enhanced comfort, speed, and safety for travellers.
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