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Horoscope today, Feb 12: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

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 February 12. Aries   March 21 – April 20Call a truce instead of thinking about telling the person a thing or two. Defer impromptu shopping.Cosmic tip: Don’t be too outspoken and frank as it may reverberate for a long time afterwards. Taurus   April 21 – May 20Life changes taking place are best kept to yourself for now. This is a time of good health, prosperity and achieving ambitions.Cosmic tip: Retain focus even though there’s so much happening to divert attention. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Income increases, so invest regularly for the future, making it secure. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Help people in any way you can, but remember charity begins at home. Be good to family first. Cancer June 22 – July 23Those deciding on a career may be confused between two. Make positive karma by taking a head-on approach to resolving an issue. Cosmic tip: Maintain silence to end a war of words that has escalated. Leo July 24 - Aug 23It’s difficult deciding which investment will be better since they both sound so good. Singles are surprised to be in a relationship since that wasn’t the goal. Cosmic tip: Depend on yourself to find solutions.  Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23One out of two opportunities is good, and also brings in added finance. Do get enough sleep.Cosmic tip: Meet friends to update each other about life and where everyone is at the moment. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Enjoying different experiences, but not any that can place you in a compromising position are revealed. Cosmic tip: Take a sabbatical from constantly fighting to remain one step ahead in the numbers game. Scorpio  Oct 23 – Nov 22Going shopping to fill an emotional void within is something you need to work at healing. Continue consuming healthy food. Cosmic tip: Ask yourself why you tend to back away from situations requiring commitment. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22There’s a turn for the better and then a slight backsliding happens. Remaining rooted to what you are used to won’t help. Move with the times. Cosmic tip: Consciously network to help business. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Those wanting to migrate can set the plan in action. Take care of yourself by eating a balanced diet. Cosmic tip: Voluntarily let go of what causes unnecessary nostalgia that doesn’t help in today’s scenario. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Having differences of opinion in a relationship is something normal; it all depends on how they are handled. A scheme that helps earn more unfortunately doesn’t progress as expected.Cosmic tip: Don’t complicate life. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Your company thinks of sending you out of town for a training program, but it doesn’t work out (someone else is sent instead). Cosmic tip: Accept life doesn’t always proceed as expected or wanted.

12 February,2025 01:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley Bose
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Mumbai: 9 kids hospitalised after eating castor seeds

Nine children, aged four to seven years, were admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday for suspected poisoning after they ate erand (castor) seeds in Malad area, an official said. Four of the nine children were initially shifted on ventilator support in the afternoon but their condition became stable, said an official from civic-run Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivli. These children are residents of Kurar in Malad. "The nine children included five girls. They suffered loose motions and vomiting. Their condition is stable now," he added.  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.

11 February,2025 11:23 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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Maharashtra cabinet approves amendments to SDMA

Maharashtra's government, in its cabinet meeting on Tuesday, approved amendments to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in which the chief minister and two deputy chief ministers will be ex-officio members. According to the approved changes, the updated structure now includes the Minister of Urban Development as a member of the authority. The move follows reports of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressing dissatisfaction with the exclusion of his name from the SDMA, while both Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were members of the body. Established after the 2005 Mumbai floods, the SDMA is responsible for coordinating disaster management across the state, with the Chief Minister at its helm. Recently, the state government reconstituted the SDMA, with CM Fadnavis leading the authority. The nine-member committee includes Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik as the CEO, alongside Pawar as a member of the newly formed body. Those in the political circle claimed that there was no rift among the ruling alliance partners and that the amendment to the SDMA was made to include the Urban Development (UD) department. "The UD has a key role in the authority as it plays a major role in carrying out relief and rehabilitation work," the official added.

11 February,2025 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates Maha Hackathon Challenge 1.0

The 'Maha Hackathon Challenge 1.0' was inaugurated on Tuesday by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to propose solutions to various information technology-related issues. Maha Hackathon Challenge 1.0: Igniting Innovation for a Tech-Driven Maharashtra!Launched the ‘Maha Hackathon Challenge 1.0’, aimed at finding innovative IT solutions. In a significant step towards technological advancement, an MoU was signed between the Maharashtra IT… https://t.co/Cx4EIw0x1T — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 11, 2025 The inauguration took place after the State Cabinet meeting in Mumbai. It was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Minister of Information Technology Advocate Ashish Shelar, and other members of the Cabinet. The Information Technology Departments of the state and Central governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly organise the Hackathon through which technology innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and startups will get a platform to provide effective and indigenous solutions to various issues. The topics for the competition are as follows: 'Use of Artificial Intelligence in governance''Use of drones in disaster management''Use of anti-drone technology in restricted areas''Direct speech translation using language technology' Participants can ask for clarifications on the event by Friday, while the last date for registration is February 22. The detailed evaluation of the submitted ideas will take place on February 28, and 10 groups will be shortlisted. On March 7, top five teams from each group will be finalised. The final presentation will be held on March 20 and three winning teams from each group will be selected. Finally, the winners will be declared on March 25. The top three teams will receive Rs 15 lakh and a certificate, while the fourth-place team will receive Rs 5 lakh along with a certificate. The winning solutions will be appointed for operation and maintenance by the Maharashtra Government. The first three teams will receive Rs 1.5 lakh per year, while the fourth team will receive Rs 50,000 per year. For more details, visit https://bhashini.gov.in/sahyogi/startup/maha-innovation.\ Fadnavis calls for Taj Hotel in Nagpur Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, during an event in Mumbai, highlighted the absence of a Taj Hotel in Nagpur, to this suggestion, the renowned Tata Group, which manages the Taj brand, positively acknowledged the idea and assured exploring the idea of opening one in Nagpur. During a ground-breaking ceremony of Taj Group’s new Taj Bandstand Hotel in Mumbai on Monday, Fadnavis while addressing the crowd stated that the ‘Taj Group’ in the Bandra area will further increase business opportunities in Mumbai. “The hotel will be important from a tourism and business point of view and will create a new identity for Mumbai in the future,” said the release issued by the chief minister’s office.  

11 February,2025 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Aaditya Thackeray targets BJP over immersion of PoP Ganesh idols

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday accused the BJP of using Hindutva only for elections after Ganesh mandals were denied permission to immerse PoP idols in natural water bodies, reported the PTI. Aaditya Thackeray claimed that the Ganesh mandals were forced to immerse the Maghi Ganpati idols in artificial tanks and demanded Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' intervention. The Bombay High Court on January 30 sought strict compliance with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines banning Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols and their immersion in water bodies. Aaditya Thackeray said that several Ganesh mandals couldn't immerse their idols because of these guidelines. He said the Maharashtra government should have sought temporary relief from the high court due to the Maghi Ganesh festival, which began on February 1. "The BJP uses Hindutva for elections, and we Hindus think they discard us," he alleged while addressing a press conference. Aaditya Thackeray claimed some Ganesh mandals are being forced by the police to immerse Lord Ganesh's idols in artificial ponds. "The BJP only does politics on Bangladesh, but how many Bangladeshis residing illegally in India have been sent back? It only does politics,' he alleged. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday said that it provided additional facilities for the smooth immersion of Lord Ganesh idols during the Maghi Ganeshotsav 2025. In an official statement, the BMC said that it deepened artificial lakes at various locations. The routes for the immersion processions were planned in coordination with the police administration. The BMC has requested all public Ganeshotsav mandals and devotees to immerse the idols in the artificial lakes provided by the corporation, following the directions from the High Court and the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board. It said that for the Maghi Ganeshotsav, the BMC made several arrangements, keeping in mind the demands of local public organisations and citizens. The scope of these services and facilities has been expanded accordingly. Ahead of the festival, the BMC had on January 6, 2025, issued a circular regarding the Maghi Ganeshotsav. The circular made it clear that public Ganesh mandals must not install idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP). It stated that all home Ganesh idols should be made from eco-friendly materials. The circular instructed that all idols should be immersed either in the home premises or in the artificial lakes provided by the BMC. (with PTI inputs)

11 February,2025 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Kumbh Mela: Rlys to run Special Trains on Hubbali-Varanasi, Bidar-Danapur routes

Railways to run Special Trains between Hubbali and Varanasi (six trips) and Bidar/Charlapalli/Machilipatnam and Danapur (10 trips) to clear the extra rush of passengers during Kumbh Mela 2025, which is being held at Prayagraj.  The details of the services are as under:-  Hubballi (Karnataka) to Varanasi – 6 tripsTrain no 07383 Kumbh Mela special will leave Hubballi at 8 am on February 14, 21 and 28 and arrive Varanasi at 5.30 on the third day of the journey. Train no 07384 Kumbh Mela special will leave Varanasi at 5 am on February 17 and 24 and March 3 and arrive Hubballi at 12.45 am on the third day of the journey.  The trains will be be composed of one air-conditioned (AC) 2-Tier, four AC 3-Tier, 11 sleeper class, one second-seating-cum-guard’s brake van and one generator car. Both the trains will halt at Miraj, Sangli, Kirloskarwadi, Karad, Satara, Pune, Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad and Bhusaval stations of the Central Railway. Bidar to Danapur – 2 tripsTrain no 07111 Kumbh Mela special will leave Bidar at 11.10 am on Friday and arrive Danapur at 11.25 pm the next day. Train no 07112 Kumbh Mela special will leave Danapur at 3.15 pm on Sunday and arrive at Telangana at 11.45 pm the following day, after which it will terminate the service.  The trains will be composed of two AC 2-Tier, one AC 3-Tier, 11 AC 3-Tier Economy, three sleeper class and 2 generator cars. Charlapalli to Danapur – 4 tripsTrain no 07077 Kumbh Mela special will leave Charlapalli at 3 pm on February 18 and 22 and arrive Danapur at 11.55 pm the following day. Train no 07078 Kumbh Mela special will leave Danapur at 3.15 pm on February 20 and 24 and arrive Charlapalli  at 11.45 pm the next day. Composition: Two AC 2-Tier, One AC 3-Tier, 11 AC 3-Tier Economy, 3 Sleeper class & 2 Generator Cars. Machilipatnam to Danapur – 4 tripsTrain no 07113 Kumbh Mela special will leave Machilipatnam at 11.00 hrs on 08.02.2025 & 16.02.2025 and arrive Danapur  at 23.55 hrs next day. Train no 07114 Kumbh Mela special will leave Danapur at 15.15 hrs on 10.02.2025 & 18.02.2025 and arrive Machilipatnam at 03.00 hrs third day. The trains will comprise 20 AC 3-Tier and 2 generator cars. The halts assigned for the trains include Ballarshah, Chandrapur, Sevagram and Nagpur stations. Central Railway is also running 42 trips of Special Trains for Maha Kumbh 2025, of which 18 are between Mumbai and Banaras/Mau, 12 each of the Nagpur-Danapur route and the Pune-Mau route.    For detailed timings and halts of these Special Trains, passengers can visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app.

11 February,2025 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani conducted a review of the cement concrete road works in Mumbai on Tuesday. PIC/BMC

Road concretisation works in Mumbai should be completed by May 31: Civic chief

Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani conducted a review of the cement concrete road works in Mumbai on Tuesday. During the review meeting, held at the civic body headquarters, Gagrani directed the engineers to complete the works on a timely basis. The meeting was attended by Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijeet Bangar, Deputy Commissioner (Infrastructure) Ulhas Mahale, Chief Engineer (Roads and Transport) Girish Nikam, and senior officials from the Roads and Transport Department. "The cement concrete road works in various parts of Mumbai are progressing well. Approximately 1,333 kilometers of roads have already been concreted. The remaining roads are being concreted in two phases. The concretisation works should be completed as per the target by May 31, 2025, before the start of this year's monsoon. Prior to starting the concretisation works, priority for road development should be determined, and all the coordination with the departments concerned should be undertaken for maintaining utility services. Proper planning should be done to ensure that concreting works are completed quickly," Gagrani told the officials. He also emphasised that no compromise should be made on the quality and standards of the concretisation works. In the first phase of the works, orders have been issued to concrete 324 kilometers (698 roads), and in the second phase, 377 kilometers (1,420 roads) will be concreted across the city. The plan is to complete 75 per cent of the work in Phase 1 and 50 per cent in Phase 2 by May 31, the civic body informed. Gagrani stated that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has undertaken the work of concreting all tar and paver block roads and accordingly, excavation work has been done at most places. "While developing roads, engineers should ensure that excavation work does not cause inconvenience to citizens, and unnecessary digging should not delay the works. Engineers, especially secondary and assistant engineers, should visit the worksite every day. Information boards and traffic barricades should be put up for public convenience. Before starting new works, the existing concreting works should be completed before the monsoon," the civic commissioner added. He further mentioned that instructions have been given to various departments, including the Water Engineering Department, Rainwater Drainage Department,ee Water Supply Project, Sewerage Operations, and Sewerage Project, to complete the utility service works. Electric companies, gas distribution companies, and telephone companies have also been informed about the road development works. "Once the concreting work is done, no institution will be permitted to dig the roads. Engineers must plan from now on to complete road works by May 31, 2025," said Gagrani, while making it clear that no concreting work will be left incomplete after June 1. Meanwhile, Bangar stated that the time frame for road excavation to completion of cement concrete roads is approximately 30 to 45 days, while the work of utility pipelines takes about 75 days. "Secondary and assistant engineers should prepare a detailed schedule for the concretisation works in both phases and ensure proper follow-up. The priority for road development should be fixed, and roads that are incomplete should be prioritised for completion. New works should be taken up only after completing the incomplete roads. Contractors should undertake multiple works at a time and complete them quickly. Engineers, along with the Quality Monitoring Agency (QMA), should ensure that the quality of the cement concrete roads remains high. Supervision should be maintained from the concrete plant to curing on the roads," he said, adding that the corporation follows a 'Zero Tolerance' policy for the concretisation works.

11 February,2025 08:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra HSC exams: Mumbai records no copying case

The Std XII (HSC) exams began on Tuesday in Maharashtra and the day one of the exams witnessed several cases of copying, the officials said, adding that Mumbai recorded no copying case and with 26 cases, the highest cases were reported from Chatrapati Samabhaji Nagar.  The officials said that across Maharashtra a total number of 42 cases were reported. "As of February 11, 2025, a total of 42 cases of malpractice have been reported in the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams (12th Grade) in Maharashtra," the officials said. The details of the malpractice cases across various regions are as follows: Pune: 8 cases Nagpur: 2 cases Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : 26 cases Mumbai: 0 cases Kolhapur: 0 cases Amravati: 2 cases Nashik: 3 cases Latur: 1 case Konkan: 0 cases The Maharashtra government and the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has ramped up security measures to ensure a completely copying-free examination process. The board is implementing several strict protocols to prevent malpractices and uphold the integrity of the board exams, scheduled between February and March. The Std XII (HSC) exams will be held from February 11 to March 18, while the Std X (SSC) exams are scheduled from February 21 to March 28.  In a bid to curb any form of cheating, all photocopy shops within a 500-metre radius of examination centres will remain closed on exam days and sensitive exam centres will be under drone surveillance, and video monitoring will be conducted outside examination venues to ensure compliance with strict guidelines. The district administration has been instructed to ensure that all necessary facilities at exam centres are in place at least a day before the exams. The officials have also decided to deploy mobile and static squads at examination centres. Officers and employees from various government departments will be assigned specific responsibilities to maintain a fair and disciplined examination environment. Centres that reported incidents of copying between 2018 and 2024 will see a complete overhaul in personnel/ staff assigned on duty. These centres will be staffed with new centre heads and supervisors to prevent any recurrence of malpractice.

11 February,2025 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Fire breaks out at Navi Mumbai's Turbhe dumping ground

A massive fire broke out at Turbhe dumping ground in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, the civic officials said, adding that the firefighting operation was launched following the information regarding the blaze. According to the civic body, the blaze was reported at around 1:55 pm. The officials said that a fire broke out at the Turbhe Dumping Ground located in Navi Mumbai. The fire was reported in the waste at the dumping ground. Firefighters from the Navi Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot and launched a firefighting operation. "As many as 6 fire vehicles were on the spot but the fire brigade officials were facing a challenge in the operations due to heavy smoke," said an official. The official said that no injuries have been reported so far in the incident. The fire department officials are making every effort to extinguish the fire, the official said. Further details are awaited.  

11 February,2025 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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Maharashtra launches statewide campaign for Safer Internet Day

On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, the Department of Information Technology, Government of Maharashtra, and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Maharashtra, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched a statewide awareness campaign on February 11, 2025, under the ISEA project. The primary objective of this initiative is to encourage children, women, and youth to use the internet safely and responsibly. Centered around the global theme “Together for a Better Internet,” the campaign included workshops at the state, district, taluka, and gram panchayat levels. These workshops aimed to raise awareness about cyber safety, avoiding online fraud, data privacy, and the responsible use of social media. NIC's district information officers provided guidance at the workshops across Maharashtra, focusing on crucial topics such as cyber security, tips to avoid online scams, safeguarding personal data, and promoting responsible social media usage. The workshops were organized with support from the Department of Information Technology, district administrations, police cyber cells, educational institutions, and voluntary organizations. Through these workshops, the campaign underscored the importance of using the internet safely and responsibly. Special attention was given to raising awareness about protecting oneself from cybercrime, being cautious during online transactions, and maintaining privacy when sharing personal information. The Department of Information Technology also urged citizens to adopt necessary precautions when it comes to cyber security and follow safe internet practices.

11 February,2025 05:44 PM IST | Mumbai
The Maghi Ganeshotsav began on February 1

Maghi Ganeshotsav: BMC provides additional facilities for smooth immersion

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday said that it provided additional facilities for the smooth immersion of Lord Ganesh idols during the Maghi Ganeshotsav 2025. In an official statement, the BMC said that it deepened artificial lakes at various locations. The routes for the immersion processions were planned in coordination with the police administration. The BMC has requested all public Ganeshotsav mandals and devotees to immerse the idols in the artificial lakes provided by the corporation, following the directions from the High Court and the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board. It said that for the Maghi Ganeshotsav, the BMC made several arrangements, keeping in mind the demands of local public organisations and citizens. The scope of these services and facilities has been expanded accordingly. Ahead of the festival, the BMC had on January 6, 2025, issued a circular regarding the Maghi Ganeshotsav. The circular made it clear that public Ganesh mandals must not install idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP). It stated that all home Ganesh idols should be made from eco-friendly materials. The circular instructed that all idols should be immersed either in the home premises or in the artificial lakes provided by the BMC. The Maghi Ganeshotsav began on February 1, 2025. Following the Bombay High Court’s orders, the public Ganesh mandals gave an assurance to the BMC that they would adhere to the guidelines set by the Central Pollution Control Board. Based on this, the BMC granted permission for the installation of the idols after thorough examination of the applications. However, some public Ganesh mandals raised concerns about immersing the idols in artificial lakes, arguing that the idols were too large, and the capacity of the artificial lakes would not be sufficient for proper immersion. In response, the BMC enhanced the facilities, particularly increasing the number and depth of artificial lakes at various locations to accommodate the large idols, statement said. The BMC said that the following arrangements were made: - At the artificial lake in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, idols up to 15 feet tall could be immersed. - At Dahisar Sports Foundation, idols up to 6 feet tall can be immersed. - In Kandivali (East), at Maharana Pratap Udyan, idols up to 6 feet tall could be immersed. - At Kadamwadi Ground, an artificial lake has been made for idols up to 19 feet tall.

11 February,2025 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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