Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Listen to your intuition if you find yourself feeling uneasy about a situation or person. Try and be a little extra sensitive towards other peoples’ feelings.Career tip: Be mindful about what you say while networking, even if it is a casual setting. Pay attention to any advice from a senior or mentor. TaurusApril 20 – May 20Time management and the ability to coordinate competing needs is necessary. Avoid any drastic life chages for now.Career tip: Avoid gossip and do your best if you find yourself given extra responsibilities, and make the most of opportunities you get. GeminiMay 21 – June 20Be practical with your expectations of your actions’outcomes. Handle any situation at home in an impartial manner.Career tip: Avoid distractions and remain focused on what needs to be done. Deal legal situations carefully, and recheck paperwork and emails before sending them out. CancerJune 21 – July 22Take a look at your resources and make optimal use of them. Any restrictions you experience can be worked around if you keep a calm sense of perspective.Career tip: Pay attention to the small ways in which you might be sabotaging your career. You might need to make an extra effort to remain focused. LeoJuly 23 – Aug 22 Know whom to trust before making a decision. Avoid getting into complicated situations that create drama.Career tip: There are no shortcuts to success and some Leos may have to reboot and start from the very beginning. Be mindful while interacting with bosses and seniors. VirgoAug 23 – Sept 22Be clear of the outcome you want, before making a choice. Be very clear in your communication, but remember to be polite.Career tip: Cut back on all that is not needed, and do not waste your time on projects that are going nowhere. This is a positive time for those who have clients and projects abroad. LibraSept 23 – Oct 22Be proactive of the situation you have at home. This is a good time to expand your investment portfolio.Career tip: Pay attention to the impression you make, both with clients and also with colleagues and seniors. Be patient with any slow moving projects. ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 21Be mindful about how you react if you find yourself feeling a little extra sensitive. Look at the larger picture while dealing with complex situations.Career tip: Schedule appointments strategically, if you need to travel for work. Work within budgets as far as possible. SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 21Be very clear, before making a decision about a friendship or relationship. Handle finances and other resources intelligently.Career tip: Focus on completing projects and avoid distractions. Make practical choices with family businesses. CapricornDec 22 – Jan 19Find a balanced and sustainable lifestyle to optimize your health. Be very careful while handling any family finances or inheritance matters.Career tip: Avoid distractions, and focus on completing projects in an efficient manner. Make practical decisions when it comes to family businesses. AquariusJan 20 – Feb 18Think carefullyand be aware of the long term repercussions of your decisions. Handle any family issue with sensitivity.Career tip: Do your best within any restrictions you have. Maintain a professional equation with clients and colleagues. PiscesFeb 19 – March 21Do not second guess yourself after you have made a decision. Research before making an investment or buying something expensive.Career tip: Handle even the smallest of issues in a timely manner. Check and recheck documents and messages before sending them.
28 April,2024 02:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Aparna BoseTwo teenaged boys drowned in Surya river in Palghar district on Saturday, police official said, reported news agency PTI. Somesh Shinde and Karan Nayak, both 18, had gone for a swim in the Surya river in Palghar's Borsehti, the Boisar police station official said, reported PTI. "The incident took place at 3:30pm. The body was recovered by police personnel and local fisherfolk at 6:50 pm. An accidental death case has been registered," he added, reported PTI. Meanwhile, the body of a 45-year-old fisherman from a village in Maharashtra's coastal Palghar district, who died in Karachi jail in Pakistan, is likely to be brought back home in the next couple of days, an activist said, reported PTI. The fisherman, Vinod Laxman Koal from Goratpada village in Dahanu taluka of the district, was caught by the Pakistan agencies for entering the waters of the neighbouring country in October 2022. He was then lodged in a jail in Karachi, where he suffered a paralysis attack on March 8 this year and died during treatment on March 17, said Jatin Desai, a representative of the social organisation working for Indian prisoners jailed in Pakistan, reported PTI. Other Indian prisoners in the jail managed to convey the message about his death to Koal's family members, who took up the matter with the local MLA, who then raised the issue with the government, he said, reported PTI. A family member of the deceased fisherman said the family has been waiting for his body.Desai said Koal's mortal remains are likely to reach Dahanu within a couple of days by following all the protocols, reported PTI. The body will be brought from Pakistan to Dahanu via Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Pune and Mumbai, he said, reported PTI. According to Desai, a total of 35 fishermen hailing from Maharashtra and Gujarat languishing in Pakistani jails, including five from Dahanu, will be released soon and sent back home. (With inputs from PTI)
27 April,2024 10:37 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentThe Mumbai Police on Saturday invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all the accused arrested in connection with the firing incident outside superstar Salman Khan's Bandra residence, reported news agency ANI. Salman Khan firing case: MCOCA invoked against Lawrence Bishnoi Mumbai Crime Branch officials said that the police have identified gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as the leader of the gang and have added sections of MCOCA in the FIR, reported ANI. "All accused have been booked under Sections 3(1)(2), 3(1)(3), and 3(1)(4) of MCOCA," they said. Mumbai Crime Police have arrested both the shooters, identified as Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta. Two arms suppliers, identified as Sonu Subhash Chander and Anuj Thapan, were also arrested by the police on Friday. Meanwhile, a lookout notice has been issued against Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the case, reported ANI. Salman Khan firing case: The incident On April 14, two men came on a motorcycle, fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, around 5 am, and fled. Earlier, the Mumbai Police registered a case against four people in the firing case, naming the Bishnoi brothers as key accused. The sections under IPC 506(2) (threatening), 115 (abetment), and 201 (tampering with evidence) have been added to the case, reported ANI. Mumbai Crime Branch officials said that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi have been declared wanted accused in connection with the case. Anmol Bishnoi claimed responsibility for the firing outside Salman's residence in a Facebook post following the attack. The accused, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, were grilled by officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for several hours on Friday. They were brought to Mumbai on Thursday under transit remand secured by the Crime Branch, reported ANI. Salman Khan firing case: Court extends police custody of both accused On Thursday, the Esplanade Court extended the police custody of both the accused arrested in connection with the firing incident until April 29. They were produced before the metropolitan magistrate's court here after their previous remand ended on Thursday and were remanded in custody of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Earlier, the Crime Branch said that it recovered strong evidence against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi, identifying them as the key conspirators and 'most wanted' in the case, reported ANI. According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, before the firing occurred, the shooters had reached Salman's residence four times. They had also staked out Salman's farmhouse, the Crime Branch informed, adding that since the actor hadn't visited his farmhouse over several days, they planned to execute the firing outside his plush Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra, reported ANI. Salman Khan firing case: Crime Branch recovers a broken mobile phone The Crime Branch recovered a broken mobile phone from the accused at the time of their arrest, adding that they were in possession of more than one phone. The Crime Branch said that they were looking into the other phones as well. They also mentioned the recovery of the second pistol, along with four magazines and 17 rounds from the Tapi River of Surat. The sleuths stated earlier that they fished out the pistol from the river on April 22 and also found the footprint of one of the arrested shooters, Vicky Gupta, while he was making a getaway from Mumbai to Gujarat's Bhuj. The Crime Branch said the shooters disposed of the firearm in the Tapi River near Surat while making their escape, reported ANI. The police said they were searching for more mobile handsets that they may have disposed of in the river, adding that they moved money to the bank several times. The involvement of the Bishnoi brothers was corroborated by statements made on social media, where Anmol Bishnoi purportedly claimed responsibility for the attack in a Facebook post, reported ANI. Mumbai Crime Branch officials have intensified their efforts to apprehend the wanted individuals and gather further evidence in connection to the case. (With inputs from ANI)
27 April,2024 09:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police on Saturday urged the citizens in the city to enroll their domestic help details with them to ensure the safety and security of their employers. Mumbai Police said, "For ensuring better safety and security of the Mumbaikars it is requested to inform Mumbai Police while employing the servant or housemaid at your home." The police have launched an online system for the employers of domestic help to share their details with the Mumbai Police as part of better security measures in the city and the safety of the citizens. How to fill in the details online: For filling up the information online one may visit the official Mumbai Police website -- www.mumbaipolice.gov.in. After visiting the website one may go to "Report Us > Domestic Servant". In the “Domestic Servant” intimation form, one should fill in the information of the servant, housemaid or domestic help they have employed i.e., name of the servant, date of birth, servant contact number, gender, education, native and present address, language spoken, photograph, acquaintance contact number and photo id etc. Also, fill in details regarding the employer. "Mumbai Police urges Mumbaikars to make the most of this service for making the city safer," the police said. Advisory for property owners and tenants: Earlier, Mumbai Police had issued an advisory for property owners in the city and shared the details of guidelines for renting out properties. The police had said, that due to the situation prevailing in the areas under the control of the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, it is apprehended that subversive/anti-social elements may seek hideouts in the residential areas and there is every likelihood of breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity with grave danger to human life and injury to private/ public property. The police said that on that account some check must be put on landlords/tenants so that terrorist/anti-social elements in the guise of tenants may not cause subversive activities, riots, affray etc: and that immediate action is necessary for the prevention of the same. The police had earlier said that it is being hereby ordered that each landlord/owner/person dealing in property business of any house/property which falls under the jurisdiction of Mumbai Police Commissioner who has let/sub-let/rent out any accommodation to any person, shall immediately furnish the particulars of the said tenant/tenants online on the citizen portal on www.mumbaipolice.gov.in. The police had further said that if the person to whom the accommodation is let/sub-let/rented out is a Foreigner, then the owner and the Foreigner shall furnish his Name, Nationality, Passport details i.e, Passport No., Place and date of issue, validity, Visa details i.e. Visa No., category, place and date of issue, validity, registration place and reason for stay in the city.
27 April,2024 09:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif RizviA fire broke out in a cloth godown in Thane district in the early hours of Saturday, a civic official said, reported news agency PTI. No one was injured in the fire that started on the premises in Bhiwandi around 2.30 am, he said, reported PTI. Four fire engines and water tankers from nearby areas were rushed to the spot to tackle the blaze, he said, adding that its cause was yet to be determined, reported PTI. In another incident, four persons were injured in a fire that broke out in a hospital in Kandivali West in Mumbai on Saturday. The blaze started at 1:50pm in the rear part of WINS Hospital, which is located in 30-storey 'Kesar Ashish' building near Mahavir Nagar, and was doused at 2:05pm, the Fire Brigade said."Four persons sustained injuries in the fire that was confined to electrical wiring, installations and the compressor of the centralised air conditioning mechanism in the facility," the Fire Brigade said. Swadhin Mukhi (56) received 35-40 per cent burn injuries, Rajdeo (35) sustained 15 per cent burn injuries, while Narendra Maurya (45) and Sunil (35) had superficial burn wounds. "They have been hospitalised and their condition is stable as per doctors," the civic body said. Meanwhile, a private bus carrying 35 passengers caught fire after one of its tyres burst on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday, in which nobody was injured, officials said, reported PTI. The incident occurred around 7 am at Aadhe village in Maval taluka of Pune district, they said, reported PTI. "The bus was travelling on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway towards Pune. When it reached Adhe village in Maval, it suffered a tyre burst bus and caught fire soon afterwards," a fire official said, reported PTI. All 35 passengers and the bus driver were safely taken out of the bus in time and nobody suffered any injury, he said, reported PTI. Major part of the bus was gutted in the blaze. On being alerted, the fire brigade staff reached the spot and doused the flames. The fire was doused by the teams of IRB patrolling, Delta Force along with the Vadgaon traffic police department. (With inputs from PTI)
27 April,2024 09:16 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday denied ticket to its Mumbai North Central MP Poonam Mahajan and instead picked prominent lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, who was the special public prosecutor in Mumbai terror attack and 1993 serial blasts cases, as its nominee against Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad. Nikam acquired a celebrity status when a hundred accused were convicted in the Mumbai blasts case while the 26/11 terror attack trial culminated in the hanging of Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive by the police. In his first reaction in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, Nikam said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his colleagues must be credited for India's elevated global status, reported PTI. Speaking to reporters, Nikam said the law is the key support for the poor and weak. "With this view, I joined BJP as I feel the security and sovereignty of the country should remain unaffected", reported PTI. Gaikwad heads the Mumbai Congress unit and is the incumbent MLA from Dharavi constituency. She said her fight is not against any candidate but it is an ideological fight, reported PTI. Mahajan, the daughter of late BJP stalwart Pramod Mahajan, was elected from Mumbai North Central in the 2014 and 2019 elections when BJP and Shiv Sena (undivided) were in alliance.She is also a former president of the BJP's youth wing. Voting in Mumbai is scheduled to be held on May 20 in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Meanwhile, Nikam said he would speak to Poonam Mahajan as he has known her since the days of the Pramod Mahajan (murder) trial. "I used to meet her that time, I know her," he added, reported PTI. Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha constituency includes six assembly segments Vile Parle, Chandivali, Kurla, Kalina, Bandra East and Bandra West. The BJP represents two of the six segments, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde two, and Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress one each. Speaking on his poll strategy, Nikam said he never underestimated his rivals in the courtroom and will neither do so in the poll arena, reported PTI. "Varsha Gaikwad is a seasoned politician," he added. (With inputs from PTI)
27 April,2024 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn the Mumbai Pune Expressway, close to the Urse toll plaza, a private bus, with 36 passengers aboard, caught fire and it was caused due to a tyre burst and leakage in the air-conditioning system. None of the passengers were hurt in the incident, said officials. The incident happened at a distance of 78 kilometres into the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Officials stated that the bus caught fire due to a short circuit which was likely started by an AC leak. Furthermore, one of the car's tyres burst adding to the pandemonium and escalating the issue. Personnel from the fire brigade and other emergency services quickly arrived at the area to handle the situation after being alerted. The visuals that were circulating on the web showed the fire had enveloped the bus charring everything. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the short circuit and subsequent fire and also cleared the vehicle from the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
27 April,2024 05:11 PM IST | Pune | Rajendra B. AklekarOn Saturday, a fire broke out at a private hospital in Mumbai's Kandivali. The officials from the Mumbai Fire Brigade said that the fire had broken out at Wins Hospital located in Ashish Kesar CHS on New Link Road in Kandivali West today. The officials said that they swiftly responded to the call and other emergency services were also mobilised. When the fire was first reported at 1:48 PM, it was limited to the central air conditioning unit's electric wiring, electric installation, and compressor at the hospital's rear. The facility is a multi-story structure with 30 floors, three podiums, and a stilt. Adani Electricity, 108 ambulance services, MFB, and the police arrived on the spot quite quickly. The fire was effectively put out by 2:05 PM, preventing more damage. However, according to Dr Trupti of New Wins Hospital in Borivali, the incident caused injuries to four people. Following various degrees of burns, Sunil (35), Rajdeo (35), Narendra Murya (45), and Swadhin Mukhi (56), were admitted to the hospital right away. Murya and Sunil had superficial burns; Mukhi and Rajdeo had burns ranging from 15 per cent to 40 per cent. The doctor added that the two were in stable condition. Authorities are currently looking into what caused the fire. More details awaited
27 April,2024 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe body of a 45-year-old fisherman from a coastal village in Maharashtra's Palghar district, who passed away in a Karachi jail in Pakistan, is expected to be repatriated to his hometown in the coming days, as confirmed by an activist. The deceased, Vinod Laxman Koal of Goratpada village in Dahanu taluka, was apprehended by Pakistani police in October 2022 for allegedly trespassing in their territorial waters. He was later incarcerated in a Karachi jail, where he suffered a stroke on March 8 this year and died on March 17, according to Jatin Desai, a representative of a social movement dedicated to assisting Indian prisoners in Pakistan, PTI reported According to the report, Koal's family was informed of his death by other Indian captives in the same jail and they instantly sought aid from the local MLA who pushed the issue with the government thus facilitating the repatriation of Koal's mortal remains. Koal's family was told of his death by other Indian captives in the same jail. They instantly sought aid from the local MLA, who pushed the issue with the government, facilitating the repatriation of Koal's remains. A relative of the deceased fisherman expressed their anguish, saying that the family had been eagerly expecting the repatriation of Koal's remains. Desai further stated that efforts are being made to transport Koal's dead remains from Pakistan to Dahanu while keeping to all essential norms. The route is planned to involve stops in Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Mumbai before arriving at the final destination. Desai also relayed positive news that a group of 35 fishermen, including five from Dahanu, who are currently held in Pakistani jails, will be released soon and reunited with their families in Maharashtra and Gujarat. According to another agency report, in 2022, the Pakistani authorities arrested 16 Indian fishermen of which seven were from Palghar's Dahanu. Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLA from Palghar, Vinod Nikole sought intervention of the Maharashtra government for their release. Pakistani authorities had allegedly arrested the fishermen for being "well inside Pakistani waters" and thereby violating "Pakistani Law and UN Convention of Law at Sea".
27 April,2024 04:41 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentMumbai suburban district election administration will be hosting a grand bicycle rally on May 1 to urge people to enthusiastically cast their ballots in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Voting in Mumbai and other constituencies will be held on May 20. The rally, organised on Maharashtra Day, will commence at 6.30 am near the District Collector's office near Chetana College. Deputy Commissioner Prasad Khairnar of the Mumbai Suburban Social Welfare Department announced that participants must register online to join the rally organised to increase the participation of voters in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. A spokesperson from the collector's office said, "Voting for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in four constituencies in Mumbai suburban district limits will be held on May 20. As a part of a campaign to increase voter turnout, we have been conducting several awareness programs alongside the 'Sveep' program and thus have also organised the cycle rally." The official added that the co-hosts of the event are Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai and Mulund Riders and Mumbai Suburban District's Deputy District Election Officer. "The rally will be flagged off in the presence of District Collector and District Election Officer Rajendra Kshirsagar and other dignitaries. Among the dignitaries participating in the rally are Mumbai City Additional District Collector Farog Mukadam, BMC Deputy Commissioner Vishwas Mote, Prasad Khairnar, Assistant Commissioner, Social Welfare, Mumbai East, and other officials," another official from the collector's office said. Route of the rally The rally will start from the collector's office in Mumbai's Bandra (East) and then split into different routes. The destination for route number 1 is Prabodhan Thakre Natyagruha in Borivali while route number two will conclude at Andheri Sports Complex. Route number 3 will terminate at the National Centre of Performing Arts in South Mumbai's Nariman Point. The last route will be terminatinating at Kalidas Natyamandir in Mulund. How to participate Deputy Commissioner Khairnar informed to participate, people will have to submit a Google form-- Participation form. https://torms.gle/nN9Rpi8jQY5xtspb7. For additional information, citizens can contact the following personnel via WhatsApp: Dr Vishwanath Ayyar (+91) 9619444027 or Kamal Gada (+91) 9821025381 via WhatsApp message
27 April,2024 04:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun ChoudhariRefuting the claims of leaving his party, Congress leader Mohammed Arif "Naseem" Khan thanked All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for their offer and said that he will stay in Congress, reported news agency ANI. Addressing a press conference today, Khan pointed out that he belongs to the Muslim community, which is asking him why no Muslim candidates have been announced by the party. "Since independence, Congress gave equal opportunities to minorities and every caste. There is no question about me as an individual. I'm a leader of the Muslim community and Muslims are asking me why no seats have been given for Muslim candidates. So what I told them, is a big question for me. I thank AIMIM for their offer but I will not accept that, no contact with AIMIM. I'm with Congress and I will stay in Congress," he said, reported ANI. "I am not saying anything about leadership. I only speak on what my community thinks. My leaders are Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. But those who are on the ground must change their perspective and think about us too," Khan added, reported ANI. Further, speaking on Varsha Gaikwad, whose candidature was announced yesterday from Mumbai North Central, Mohammed Arif said that he considers Varsha as his sister and has no anger for her. "I have responsibilities for my religion, and people are angry with this decision. So I resigned from the star campaigner post," he said. Earlier, in the letter addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Khan thanked him for naming him as one of the star campaigners for the polls but said he wouldn't campaign any further for the party in the Lok Sabha elections. The MVA, which was previously the ruling combine in Maharashtra, comprises the Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar). Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Muslim Voter Council of India also wrote to Kharge, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Chandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray, expressing their 'disappointment' over the decision of not fielding Muslim candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. (With inputs from ANI)
27 April,2024 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
