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 December 3. Aries March 21 – April 20Reverting to a refused job offer has put you in an awkward position. Luckily this was through a friend, so you can initiate contact again. Cosmic tip: Keep flame of hope burning eternally. Taurus April 21 – May 20A fairly busy day commences as there are several meetings to attend to in different parts of the town. Cosmic tip: Be careful while driving. Keep concentration sharp, following all traffic safety rules. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Today supports social networking and making new contacts. A karmic cycle for travel overseas begins. A good day for an important talk with the boss.Cosmic tip: Do double check documents and paperwork. Cancer June 22 – July 23Interviews or negotiations move ahead very rapidly. Being involved in the family business can be quite frustrating at times, especially when ideas are rejected. Cosmic tip: Stay away from arguments with the older generation. Leo July 24 - Aug 23A busy phase at work has you clocking in early and working till quite late. A new contact calls.Cosmic tip: Eat health supporting food and get enough sleep to keep energy levels high. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23Creative projects are in the final stages of completion, and this is important since a deadline approaches. A relative phones to share some good news. You are overjoyed.Cosmic tip: Maintain an attitude of gratitude. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Travel within the country increases for work as well as leisure. Plan carefully for the meeting tomorrow.Cosmic tip: Be careful with personal possessions and cash while travelling, particularly if headed out of town. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22With so much work to take care of, planning the schedule carefully helps make the most of the day. Retain focus.Cosmic tip: Ask yourself if you are genuinely keen to meet school friends. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22An e-mail brings very interesting news or comments. This is a positive karmic cycle to resolve legal matters. Take care of health.Cosmic tip: Patiently complete the task in hand. Have a single minded focus. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20A positive karmic cycle begins for those who are self-employed. Take time off to think carefully about a relationship. Discuss the issue.Cosmic tip: Trust instincts if you feel someone is not being completely truthful. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Consciously avoid complicating your equation with colleagues or friends. Stay away from office politics; if you can’t, then choose sides wisely. Do get enough sleep.Cosmic tip: Keep karmic progress steady and on track. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Those who free-lance enter a karmic cycle of work coming in regularly. Don’t react impulsively without verifying facts.Cosmic tip: Have a heart-to-heart talk with your spouse/ partner to resolve an issue amicably.
03 December,2024 12:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Monday announced that it will launch a Maharashtra-wide agitation against the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). According to news agency PTI, the party said that in the first phase of its agitation, VBA will start a signature campaign from Tuesday against the use of EVMs in elections, and the stir will continue till December 16. The decision to launch the anti-EVM agitation was taken at the party's state executive meeting held in Pune on Sunday, 10 days after the state assembly election results which saw the ruling Mahayuti coalition registering a landslide majority, PTI reported. The regional outfit led by the grandson of social reformer BR Ambedkar failed to open its account in the November 20 polls. The VBA warned to intensify its agitation against the EVMs in a phased manner, reported PTI. The debacle of opposition parties in the Maharashtra polls rekindled the old debate on the credibility and reliability of EVMs with some rivals of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) calling for a return to traditional ballot papers. Among the Mahayuti parties, the BJP emerged victorious on 132 seats, followed by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena (57) and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (41). The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a major setback, with the Congress winning just 16 seats and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) winning 20 and 10 seats, respectively. Meanwhile, NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar also raised the issue of EVMs on Monday and challenged the Election Commission to probe into the allegations of tampering of the machines. "In 2017, you [Election Commission] had allowed the opposition parties to do some investigation with EVM but what had happened was that you specifically told not to touch the machine. So I would request as a citizen of this country to allow us to operate any EVM in the presence of the media. We will bring our technical team, all opposition parties and those in power will also be there, just give us 15 minutes...," he stated, according to ANI. "Doubts need to be cleared and once it is cleared that the machine is foolproof, then no one will speak against EVM or Election Commission but to clear those doubts at least one opportunity has to be given...we are just saying what people are talking about...," Rohit Pawar added.Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer, S Chockalingam, has warned of strict legal action against individuals spreading false claims or insinuations regarding tampering with EVMs. (With ANI and PTI inputs)
02 December,2024 11:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 11.75-metre-long and 10.10-metre-wide elevated deck at Khar Station, with staircase at platforms 3 and 4, connecting the north footover (FOB) bridge was opened to public at 5.30 pm on Monday. The structure has been built by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation to decongest the station. Sources said Khar is one of the stations that is now also getting a commercial and office space above it. The development of Khar Station can take the load off Bandra Station as Khar has already been linked with the Bandra Terminus directly with a 44-m-long and 6-m-wide footover bridge at a cost of Rs 4.55 crore by Western Railway. With a payback period of five and seven years, respectively, Khar Road and Bhayander stations of Western Railway were found feasible by the consultant for retail/food and beverage outlets. "The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation is remodelling smaller stations and upgrading them for future use as lines and corridors are set to expand with more and more passengers expected to use them," an MRVC spokesperson said.
02 December,2024 10:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarShiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) legislator Varun Sardesai on Monday claimed that the trends in postal ballots and electronic voting machine (EVM) results of the Maharashtra Assembly polls appear "inconsistent", raising doubts about the integrity of the EVM system. According to news agency PTI, Sardesai, who defeated Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Zeeshan Siddique to win the Vandre East Assembly seat in the debut contest, also claimed a suspicious spike in voter turnout during the final two hours of polling and demanded a reply from the Election Commission. Sardesai, in a press conference in Mumbai, claimed that "statistical anomalies" were observed in the Election Commission's official data, and called for greater transparency and accountability. "While I am not making direct allegations, the data raises several doubts that must be addressed," he said, according to PTI. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader also claimed that that postal ballots, which largely represent soldiers, senior citizens, essential service workers, and government employees, "generally align with the overall voter sentiment in their constituencies". "Trends in postal ballots were consistent with EVM results in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections (when the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) parties won 30 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra). However, in the assembly elections, a striking divergence was observed," Sardesai said. 'MVA candidates saw 5-15 per cent decline in votes from postal to EVM results' Citing an example, Sardesai said that MVA was leading in 31 constituencies througout the postal ballot counting, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti was ahead in 16 constituencies. "Yet, the final EVM results showed MVA securing only 46 seats, while the Mahayuti tally surged to 230 seats [in Maharashtra Assembly polls]," he said, according to PTI. Sardesai further claimed that his party leader Aaditya Thackeray received 874 postal votes and 62,450 EVM votes from the Worli Constituency in Mumbai, while Milind Deora, who was the Mahayuti candidate, secured 522 postal votes and 54,001 EVM votes. According to Sardesai, this "pattern" extended beyond Shiv Sena (UBT). "Congress leader Nana Patole was ahead by 54 per cent in postal ballots but saw a sharp 12.7 per cent drop in EVM counts," stated Sardesai. He also claimed that Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jayant Patil, who had 70 per cent of postal votes, experienced an 18 per cent decline in EVM results. According to Sardesai, this trend was never observed in the previous elections. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader also mentioned the Kolhapur South, Tivsa, and Ghatkopar East constituencies where MVA candidates "leading in postal ballots saw significant drops in EVM counts." "How is it possible that in almost every case, MVA candidates experienced a 5 to 15 per cent decline in votes from postal to EVM results, while Mahayuti candidates saw an equivalent rise? This raises serious doubts about the integrity of the EVM system," he said, appealing to the Election Commission to "address these issues", stating that its "primary responsibility is to ensure free and fair elections." "Why were the trends seen in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections so dramatically different in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections? Any doubts in the electoral process must be resolved to maintain public confidence," he added. (With PTI inputs)
02 December,2024 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe name of the Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) will be announced on Wednesday, a day ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti Government, after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) elects its legislature party leader, a senior functionary said on Monday. Meanwhile, NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Monday flew to Delhi, while Eknath Shinde and Fadnavis remained in Mumbai, meeting workers and leaders of their parties. The BJP on Monday named Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani as central observers for its Maharashtra legislature party's meeting, where the Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) will elect their leader. The legislature party meeting is expected to be held on Wednesday in Mumbai, news agency PTI stated, quoting sources. "Rupani and Sitharaman would meet BJP's elected representatives in Mumbai on Wednesday. Following this meeting, the chosen candidate's name will be relayed to senior leaders in Delhi. These observers will then announce the elected leader of BJP, who is set to be the next CM," the BJP functionary told PTI. The party has already announced that the new CM will take oath on Thursday at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders. PTI stated that while BJP has not made any formal announcement, a senior party leader on Sunday claimed that the name of outgoing deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, who has held the top executive post twice before, has been finalised. BJP's two main allies in the Mahayuti coalition, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), are each likely to be given the deputy CM positions in the new government. Eknath Shinde, who is the caretaker CM, has already made it clear that he will not come in the way of BJP getting the top post. His MP son Shrikant, meanwhile, dismissed media reports that he may get the deputy CM's post in the new state government. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly Elections, the Mahayuti coalition won 230 of the total 288 seats. While BJP secured 132 seats, the Shiv Sena got 57 and NCP 41 seats. The opposition coaliton, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), suffered a major setback. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) won only 20 seats, the Congress 16 seats and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar just 10 seats. (With PTI inputs)
02 December,2024 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn honor of the 68th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has announced a series of services for devotees visiting Shivaji Park, Dadar, from December 5 to 6, 2024. The services are intended to ensure smooth operations and provide convenience to the large crowds expected at the event. Electricity Supply Services In an official statement, the BEST said that it will be providing various services related to electricity during the event: Temporary Power Supply for Tents: Temporary power will be provided to the tents and structures set up around Chaityabhoomi and Shivaji Park, as permitted by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Applications for power connections can be submitted at the BEST Customer Service Office in Dadar until December 4, 2024. Power Backup for Uninterrupted Supply: If the temporary power supply is disrupted, backup teams from the Mahim Fault Control Center will be available to restore power. They can be contacted at the following numbers: 9920654242, 9029134242 (WhatsApp only), 24326612, 24326613, and 8828871657 (WhatsApp only). Additional Lighting: To ensure proper lighting at key locations like Shivaji Park, Chaityabhoomi, and nearby areas, additional LED streetlights and high-intensity lamps will be installed. Backup generators will be placed to keep the lights on without interruption. Information Kiosks: Information kiosks will be set up at various points around Chaityabhoomi to share important details about Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's life and the Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Transportation Services Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport will provide several services to facilitate the movement of devotees: Special Bus Services: From December 4 to 7, 2024, BEST will run special buses every 15-20 minutes from Dadar Railway Station to Chaityabhoomi. Additional buses will be deployed on routes connecting various parts of Mumbai to ensure easy access to the event. Dedicated Routes for Mahaparinirvan Diwas: On December 6, 2024, extra buses will be available on routes like C-33, A-164, 241, and others to provide direct access to Chaityabhoomi. Temporary Daily Bus Passes: A special daily bus pass will be available for passengers at a cost of Rs. 60. This pass will make it easier for devotees to travel to and from the event. Bus Supervisors: Bus conductors and supervisors will be stationed at key locations like Chaityabhoomi, Shivaji Maharaj Udyan, and Vir Kotwal Udyan to guide and assist passengers. Medical and Welfare Services Free Medical Services: Free medical check-ups, first aid, and medical treatment will be provided by the BEST Medical Department. Doctors and medical staff will be available to attend to any health concerns. Eye Check-up Camps: In collaboration with the K.B. Haji Bachooali Eye Hospital, free eye check-ups and distribution of spectacles will be organised for those in need. Health Awareness Campaigns: BEST will run awareness campaigns on diseases like tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, dengue, and chikungunya, as well as provide information on tobacco-related diseases and offer counseling for quitting tobacco. Additional Services BEST will also provide free distribution of books related to the life and work of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to visitors at the event.
02 December,2024 06:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Central Railway on Monday said that it will run 12 additional suburban special trains on Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2024. In an official statement, the Central Railway said that it will run these special trains between Parel- Kalyan and Kurla- Panvel stations on midnight of 5/6.12.2024 (Thursday-Friday mid-night) for the benefit of passengers on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2024. It said that these suburban special trains will run stopping at all stations. The details are as under- Main Line - UP Specials – Parel-Kalyan section Kurla-Parel Special will leave Kurla at 00.45 hrs and arrive Parel at 01.05 hrs. Kalyan-Parel Special will leave Kalyan at 01.00 hrs and arrive Parel at 02.15 hrs. Thane-Parel Special will leave Thane at 02.10 hrs and arrive Parel at 02.55 hrs. Main Line - DOWN Specials –Kalyan-Parel section Parel-Thane Special will leave Parel at 01.15 hrs and arrive Thane at 01.55 hrs. Parel-Kalyan Special will leave Parel at 02.25 hrs and arrive Kalyan at 03.40 hrs. Parel-Kurla Special will leave Parel at 03.05 hrs and arrive Kurla at 03.20 hrs.. Harbour Line – UP Specials – Panvel-Kurla section Vashi-Kurla Special will leave Vashi at 01.30 hrs and arrive Kurla at 02.10 hrs. Panvel–Kurla Special will leave Panvel at 01.40 hrs and arrive Kurla at 02.45 hrs. Vashi-Kurla Special will leave Vashi at 03.10 hrs and arrive Kurla at 03.40 hrs Harbour Line - DOWN Specials – Kurla-Panvel section Kurla-Vashi Special will leave Kurla at 02.30 hrs and arrive Vashi at 03.00 hrs. Kurla- Panvel Special will leave Kurla at 03.00 hrs and arrive Panvel at 04.00 hrs. Kurla- Vashi Special will leave Kurla at 04.00 hrs and arrive Vashi at 04.35 hrs Earlier, the Central Railway had last week announced that it will run 12 unreserved special trains. In an official statement, the Central Railway said that it has decided to run 12 unreserved special trains for the convenience of passengers travelling to Mumbai for attending Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas celebration. It said that four specials will run between Nagpur - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai, 1 special will run between Kalaburagi - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
02 December,2024 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as the party's Central Observers for Maharashtra, ANI reported. The Maharashtra Legislative Party's meeting will be where the MLAs will elect their leader, who is expected to become the state's next chief minister, PTI reported. The legislature party meeting is likely to be held on December 4 in Mumbai, PTI sources said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani to be BJP's central observers for its legislature party meeting to elect their leader in #Maharashtra. pic.twitter.com/fZRvUCOpaA — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 2, 2024 Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said that the oath-taking ceremony of the new Mahayuti government is scheduled to takle place on December 5 evening at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai. Despite the Mahayuti alliance's landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, more than a week has gone and the alliance has yet to name a new Chief Minister. Though the party has made no official announcement, former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is being seen as the frontrunner for the key position, PTI reported. On Sunday, Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde stated that the decision rested with the BJP, and has assured full support to the chosen candidate, ANI reported. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan, Shrikant Shinde on Monday denied the 'rumours' of him becoming the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and said that he is not seeking any ministerial position in the state. "After elections results, formation of government is delayed a little and that is why so many rumours are floating around and one is that I am going to be the deputy chief minister in the new government. I want to tell everyone that this is completely baseless and false, there is no fact in this. I had already a chance to become a minister in the Union Cabinet after Lok Sabha elections, but I chose to work for my party organisation and it is still like that, I have no desire for a position in power," Shrikant Shinde posted on X (formerly Twitter). महायुतीच्या सरकारचा शपथविधी थोडा लांबल्यामुळे सध्या चर्चा आणि अफवा यांचे पीक फोफावले आहे. काळजीवाहू मुख्यमंत्री मा. श्री एकनाथ शिंदे यांनी प्रकृती अस्वास्थ्यामुळे दोन दिवस गावी जाऊन विश्रांती घेतली. त्यामुळे अफवांना अधिकच बहर आला. मी उपमुख्यमंत्री होणार अशा बातम्या प्रश्नचिन्हे… — Dr Shrikant Lata Eknath Shinde (@DrSEShinde) December 2, 2024 The results of the Maharashtra Elections 2024 were announced on November 23. This election, the Mahayuti won 230 out of the 288 assembly seats in the state. However, the allaince is yet to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate, ANI reported. The BJP won 132 seats, while its allies Shiv Sena won 57 and NCP-Ajit Pawar won 41 seats. The Maha Vikas Agahdi (MVA) saw a major setback. The Shiv Sena (UBT) won 20 seats, Congress 16 and Sharad Pawar-led NCP secured 10 seats. (With ANI and PTI inputs)
02 December,2024 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA major tragedy was averted in an accident in Malad area of Mumbai, when a portion of the main road allegedly caved in, causing a passing truck to overturn leading to significant damage to two parked scooters, the officials said. No one was injured in the incident that took place in Evershine Nagar area of Malad, they said. The incident took place during the afternoon hours when a part of the road, located near a busy residential and commercial area, unexpectedly caved in which led to the truck, which was moving along the main route, to lose control and topple over. While the driver of the truck narrowly escaped unharmed, the overturned vehicle crushed two Activa scooters that were parked along the side of the road, said an official. The area, known for its bustling activity, is located close to a school and a major bus route serviced by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses. At a time when no buses or schoolchildren were present near the site, the official said. The civic authorities rushed to the spot and the relief operations at the spot were underway.
02 December,2024 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe Yellow Gate police station registered an FIR against the helmsman (Tandel) of a fishing vessel after it collided with a navy submarine, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The police have summoned the owner of the ship to identify the helmsman. "It is suspected that the vessel was speeding, which is why we have registered an FIR and called the owner for questioning. Further investigation is ongoing," said the police from the Yellow Gate police station. The incident occurred on November 28, when an Indian Navy submarine allegedly collided with a fishing vessel. "After the collision, 13 crew members of the Navy ship fell into the sea. While 11 were rescued on the spot, 2 members went missing," the police said. On November 30, the bodies of the missing crew members were recovered from the deep sea. The police identified the two individuals as Karpur Bahera (24) and Janith Jeremy (30). "Both were crew members of the submarine, and an ADR has been registered. Following the procedure, an FIR has been filed against the fishing vessel under Section 106 (death by negligence), and further investigation is ongoing," the police added.
02 December,2024 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentShiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, the son of Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday said the speculations about him getting the Maharashtra Deputy CM's post in the new state government were false and baseless. In a post on X, the parliamentarian also said he had the chance of becoming a minister at the Centre after the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year, but he refused it and he wanted to focus on working for the party organisation. महायुतीच्या सरकारचा शपथविधी थोडा लांबल्यामुळे सध्या चर्चा आणि अफवा यांचे पीक फोफावले आहे. काळजीवाहू मुख्यमंत्री मा. श्री एकनाथ शिंदे यांनी प्रकृती अस्वास्थ्यामुळे दोन दिवस गावी जाऊन विश्रांती घेतली. त्यामुळे अफवांना अधिकच बहर आला. मी उपमुख्यमंत्री होणार अशा बातम्या प्रश्नचिन्हे… — Dr Shrikant Lata Eknath Shinde (@DrSEShinde) December 2, 2024 More than a week after the Mahayuti clinched a massive victory in Maharashtra polls with the BJP emerging as the single largest party with 132 seats, the new government is yet to be sworn in. The oath-taking ceremony of the Mahayuti government is scheduled for December 5 evening at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported PTI. The name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra, a senior BJP leader claimed on Sunday night, reported PTI. Eknath Shinde left for his native village in Satara district on Friday amid speculation that he was not happy with the way the new government was shaping up. The caretaker CM reached Thane on Sunday afternoon. Shrikant Shinde on Monday said the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti coalition government has been a bit delayed, and currently there are lot of discussions and rumours. He said the rumours escalated after his father went to the village for two days and took rest due to ill-health. "The news that I will be the deputy chief minister has been circulating with question marks for the past two days. There is no truth to this, and all such news are baseless," the Kalyan MP said on X. He said despite an opportunity to become a minister in the central government after the Lok Sabha elections, he had turned it down to focus on strengthening the party organisation. "I have no desire for a position of power. I make it clear once again that I am not in the race for any ministerial position in the state," he said, reinforcing his commitment to work for his Lok Sabha constituency and Shiv Sena. Acknowledging the media's enthusiasm and competition, Shrikant Shinde urged them to refrain from distorting the facts. "I hope that the discussions about me will at least stop now," he added. In the recently concludes state polls, the Mahayuti won 230 of the 288 assembly seats. The BJP led with 132 seats, while the Shiv Sena got 57 and NCP 41 seats. Amid speculation that his son Shrikant Shinde might get the Maharashtra Deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the Mahayuti allies will decide the government formation through a consensus after sitting together. (With inputs from PTI)
02 December,2024 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
