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 19Focus on what you can do, rather than on what is not possible or what you feel you have lost. Pay attention to close friendships and relationships, and do not take people for granted.Career tip: Those with a difficult boss or seniors should avoid disagreements.Get all the data you need before starting anything new. TaurusApril 20 – May 20Maintain focus and the right balance if you have to deal with any challenges. Be willing to take on a different role if situations demand – you can do it.Career tip: Carefully think through career decisions. Those who work from home need to make sure their technology is updated. GeminiMay 21 – June 20Any investment and financial decisions should be made only after careful research. Make time for regular exercise, even if it is just a twenty minute walk.Career tip: Maintain timelines, and be as disciplined as you can. Any challenging project may not work out as expected, and you need to make the best of the circumstances. CancerJune 21 – July 22Any new idea may sound very good, but you need to understand the practicalities and commitment required from you. Make sure you get enough sleep.Career tip: Any international project could face a few glitches which should be handled as efficiently as possible. Keep your equation with colleagues professional. LeoJuly 23 – Aug 22 Keep your wits about you, and do not react emotionally to any stressful situation. Be very clear about your goals, both long and short term.Career tip: Use your office network to get any important information you need. This is a positive time for those who want to change their job or make a career change. VirgoAug 23 – Sept 22Look at the positives in your life rather than what you feel is not working. Any property matters would need focused attention and a little extra effort.Career tip: Stay out of any office gossip, and focus at work. Double check documents, emails and texts. LibraSept 23 – Oct 22Handle any people behaving in a difficult manner in as diplomatic a manner as possible. Learn from the past and do not repeat patterns of behavior that did not work.Career tip: Gather all the information you need before making any important decision. Deal with any paperwork promptly and don’t let it pile up. ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 21Challenges may not seem as difficult once you start dealing with them. Don’t give up too early and look at situations from a long term perspective.Career tip: Those working for a large organization should follow organizational protocol very carefully. This is a positive time for those with a home based business. SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 21Do what is right from a long term perspective rather than ignoring any challenges in the hope that they will go away. Make time for the friends you know really care about you.Career tip: Ensure a cordial equation with your boss and seniors. Any new project has potential if approached in the correctly. CapricornDec 22 – Jan 19Be careful about what you wish for, as it may just happen, but not in the way you expect. Avoid talking about personal matters with people who do not need the information.Career tip: Well planned out schedules will be key if you have more work than usual. This is a positive time for those working on international projects.looking for a match abroad. AquariusJan 20 – Feb 18Be patient with slow and steady progress, and do not lose sight of your goals. Handle investments and finances with a little extra care.Career tip: Be very quick if you have to deal with a challenging colleague or client. Pay attention to advice from a senior, even if it does not seem relevant. PiscesFeb 19 – March 21Make the most of opportunities that come your way, even if it looks like they don’t have that much value. This is a good time for investments as long as you understand your goals properly.Career tip: A challenging client or colleague demands quick thinking. Those planning to quit, should have another job before doing so.
15 June,2025 02:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Aparna BoseThe newly constructed road overbridge (ROB) linking Vikhroli East and West in Mumbai was opened to commuters on Saturday afternoon without any formal inauguration or ceremony. In a statement, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the flyover was made operational at 4 pm, keeping in mind the ongoing monsoon and to prevent inconvenience to commuters, reported PTI. “The work of the flyover was completed within the stipulated deadline of May 31. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had directed that the bridge be opened without waiting for any formal inauguration,” the statement read. On Friday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had announced the opening of the bridge for commuters. Sharing a video of the structure on social media, Fadnavis wrote during the monsoon, commuters face traffic jams in the area, and thus, the government has ordered that the flyover be opened for the public without waiting for an official ceremony. The flyover provides a vital road link in the growing suburb by connecting Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Road, located on the western side of Vikhroli station, to the Eastern Express Highway on the eastern side of the tracks. “With the bridge now operational, commuters are expected to save up to 30 minutes in travel time,” the BMC noted. According to a post on X, the Mumbai civic body said the flyover is 12 metres wide and 615 metres long. The project has been completed in three phases, involving the placement of 18 spans of girders. A total of 19 piers have been installed, of which 12 are located on the eastern side and seven on the western side. In the tweet posted on Friday, Fadnavis had stated that he began the work for this structure during his first tenure in 2018, and Rs 104.77 have been spent on the project. "I had ordered this work in 2018 when I was the Chief Minister. Rs 104.77 crore was spent on it. In order to avoid any inconvenience to Mumbaikars in view of the upcoming rains, we have directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and the police to open this bridge for traffic from 4 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025," stated CM Fadnavis. (With PTI inputs)
14 June,2025 10:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather warning on Saturday evening for several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai. The advisory, issued at 7 pm, stated Mumbai is likely to experience thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning, moderate rainfall, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph. According to IMD, these weather conditions are “very likely” to occur over the next three to four hours at isolated locations across the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Pune, and Satara. The weather bureau has urged residents in these districts to exercise caution while venturing outdoors. Commuters have been cautioned to stay alert, as reduced visibility and strong winds could lead to disruptions, particularly in coastal and low-lying regions. Mumbai City had received received 19 mm of rain, while the eastern suburbs recorded 4 mm and the western suburbs saw 5 mm, in a 24-hour period, starting Friday 8 am. Though these numbers are moderate, the intensity is expected to increase through the day. Maharashtra weather update: Several districts likely to witness very heavy rainfall, warns IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that Maharashtra is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next few days, especially in the coastal and ghat regions. By June 18, the intensity will reduce slightly, as the weather bureau forecasts moderate rainfall for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. IMD said the probability of rainfall on five days, starting Saturday, is "very likely". For interior districts such as Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, Jalgaon, and Pune, IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and winds ranging from 30–50 kmph. The ghats of Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur, however, are expected to be hit hard with very heavy rainfall and strong winds, raising the risk of landslides and road blockages, warned IMD. As the state braces for intense weather, the weather office has cautioned on potential damage to crops, power outages, falling trees, and traffic disruptions, especially in vulnerable regions. Farmers have been advised to harvest mature crops immediately, ensure safe storage, and avoid irrigation or pesticide application. Cattle and livestock should be sheltered securely. Citizens are urged to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees, and unplug electronic appliances during lightning activity.
14 June,2025 09:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAir India has announced an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh (approximately around 21,000 Pounds) each for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic Ahmedabad Plane Crash, as well as for the sole survivor of the mishap. In a statement issued on social media platform X, Air India said, “Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.” #ImportantUpdateAir India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent accident. Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.As part of our… — Air India (@airindia) June 14, 2025 The airline reiterated that it stands in solidarity with the families of the victims, expressing deep sorrow over the lives lost in the Ahmedabad Plane Crash. The interim payment is aimed at helping families and the survivor meet immediate financial needs, said the airline. This support comes in addition to the Rs 1 crore (approximately 85,000 Pounds) compensation already announced by Tata Sons, Air India’s parent company. “All of us at Air India are deeply saddened by this loss,” the airline said, adding, “We mourn with the families, loved ones, and everyone affected.” Confirming the compensation, Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson, in a statement issued on Saturday evening, also said that over 200 trained caregivers are now stationed in Ahmedabad, with each affected family assigned a dedicated support member, alongside access to counselling and related services. Wilson, who personally visited the crash site and met some of the bereaved families, said Air India’s management would remain in Ahmedabad “for as long as it takes”. His visit followed that of Tata Sons and Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who had arrived a day earlier to oversee relief operations and meet families. “To provide immediate financial support, Air India will be making an interim payment of 25 lakh rupees, or approximately 21,000 GBP to each of the families of the deceased and also to the survivor,” Wilson said. This is in addition to the Rs 1 crore, or approximately 85,000 British Pounds, already announced by Tata Sons, the airline’s parent company The process of reuniting families with the remains and personal belongings of their loved ones has begun, informed the CEO. “Our teams are working closely with families and authorities to support the reunification process, and where required, to assist with repatriation,” said Wilson, requesting privacy for families during this difficult and emotional period. The airline also informed that precautionary safety checks on its Boeing 787 fleet are underway, as directed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The statement issued by Wilson said that these checks will be completed within the regulator’s prescribed timelines. The aircraft’s data recorder has already been recovered and will form part of the official investigation into the incident, the statement further said, adding that Air India will fully cooperate with the probe. Wilson also acknowledged the efforts of first responders, various agencies, and Air India crew, asserting that the airline's crew "continue to operate with professionalism and with safety always as their primary responsibility". The Ahmedabad-London flight crashed into a medical college complex shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Airport on Thursday, killing 241 out of 242 persons on board as well as several others on the ground, taking the toll to 270.
14 June,2025 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that Maharashtra is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next few days, especially in the coastal and ghat regions. Mumbai and its nearby districts of Thane and Raigad are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 50–60 kmph on Saturday. In view of the weather alert, IMD has urged residents to take the necessary precautions. The weather bureau has extended the heavy rainfall prediction for these three districts till June 16. By June 18, the intensity will reduce slightly, as the weather bureau forecasts moderate rainfall for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. IMD said the probability of rainfall on five days, starting Saturday, is "very likely". Meanwhile, Ratnagiri and Raigad are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall on Saturday at isolated places, with a high probability of localised disruption. Palghar is also under alert for thunderstorms with lightning and heavy showers, while Sindhudurg will continue to receive heavy to very heavy rain throughout the weekend. For interior districts such as Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, Jalgaon, and Pune, IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and winds ranging from 30–50 kmph. The ghats of Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur, however, are expected to be hit hard with very heavy rainfall and strong winds, raising the risk of landslides and road blockages, warned IMD. As the state braces for intense weather, the weather office has cautioned on potential damage to crops, power outages, falling trees, and traffic disruptions, especially in vulnerable regions. Farmers have been advised to harvest mature crops immediately, ensure safe storage, and avoid irrigation or pesticide application. Cattle and livestock should be sheltered securely. Citizens are urged to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees, and unplug electronic appliances during lightning activity. Mumbai rainfall data According to the rainfall data recorded between Friday 8 am and Saturday 8 am, the city received 19 mm of rain, while the eastern suburbs recorded 4 mm and the western suburbs saw 5 mm. Though these numbers are moderate, the intensity is expected to increase through the day, especially during late afternoon and evening hours.
14 June,2025 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has undertaken work for a 600-mm diameter pipeline along the Ghatkopar-Andheri Link Road, next to the Laxmibag Nala. Accordingly, it has scheduled a water cut in the Ghatkopar (East) area on June 16, from 8 am to 5 pm. Once the work is completed, the water supply will be restored to normal, the Mumbai civic body said in a press release. The municipal corporation has urged the residents of the affected area to conserve water and cooperate with the authorities during this maintenance period. Will start releasing reserve lake water from June 16, says BMC The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that it will start releasing reserve water stock from lakes from June 16 to meet the city’s demands of drinking water supply. As of June 13, the water levels in the seven lakes are at 9.21 per cent, or 133,364 million litres. At full capacity, the lakes carry a total of 1,447,363 ML (million litres) of water. The seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai are Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi. Of the three lakes located on the Vaitarna river (Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, and Modak Sagar lakes), the BMC on Thursday stopped using water from the Upper Vaitarna lake, located at the highest elevation on the river. The required amount of water has been transferred from the Upper Vaitarna to the lower lakes of Middle Vaitarna and Modak Sagar for supply to the city. This supply will suffice for the next two days, following which, reserve water stock will be used from the Upper Vaitarna Lake from June 16 onwards. The Upper Vaitarna Lake comes under the state government, and a specific amount of water is allotted to the BMC for use annually, according to information from the hydraulics department. Over the past 24 hours, the catchment areas of these lakes have received 103 millimetres of rainfall. Reservoir of progress: Palghar's Deharji project reaches 80 per cent completion Metropolitan Commissioner, Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, said that the Deharji Medium Project, a key water infrastructure initiative in Palghar district, has achieved a significant progress. Located on the Deharji River, a tributary of the west-flowing Vaitarna River, near Suksale village in Palghar's Vikramgad, the project involves the construction of an earthen and masonry dam with a total storage capacity of 95.60 million cubic metres and usable storage of 93.22 million cubic metres, equivalent to 255 million litres per day (MLD). The project is being carried out by the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation (KIDC) with a financial assistance of 25,99.15 crore from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). KIDC had initially awarded the execution contract to M/s PVR Projects Ltd on July 27, 2006, and MMRDA is working on a detailed project report for the implementation of bulk drinking water supply scheme through this dam.
14 June,2025 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn view of growing concerns over food safety and public health, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will take stringent action, including licence cancellations, monetary penalties, and legal proceedings, against establishments found violating food safety regulations, said FDA Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar on Friday. Addressing the media, Narvekar underlined the importance of strict compliance with food safety standards and urged all food business operators to treat it as a core responsibility. “Food safety is not merely a regulatory requirement but a critical social responsibility linked to public health,” he said. He reiterated that businesses must uphold hygiene and safety norms during all stages of food storage and handling. “All food businesses are required to follow the safety norms strictly. Violations will lead to immediate notices and necessary legal action,” warned Narvekar. Currently, Maharashtra has more than 30,000 registered food business operators. According to Narvekar, all these operators underwent food safety training last year as part of the state’s capacity-building initiative. In 2025, the FDA aims to expand this programme and train an additional one lakh operators to strengthen awareness and ensure better compliance.As reported by PTI, the FDA is targeting the training of one lakh more food handlers this year under its ongoing capacity-building efforts. The department also noted that it is actively collaborating with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to conduct awareness drives. “The FDA, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), is conducting awareness campaigns, training sessions, and workshops under the Food Safety and Certification Training Programme,” an official statement said. To further strengthen enforcement, the FDA has recruited 189 new food safety officers, who officially joined the department on June 7. With this increased manpower, inspections of food establishments such as hotels, restaurants, and cafés are expected to increase significantly across the state. The FDA confirmed that regular inspections are already underway and that establishments found violating safety norms are being prosecuted under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. In a final advisory, the department urged citizens to report cases of food adulteration or safety concerns through its helpline or the Food Safety Connect mobile application. (With PTI Inputs)
14 June,2025 04:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUnemployment in the country is something that is making people lose a lot of money. In need of a job, scammers have been manipulating people for jobs, plundering a lot of money from the ones who are looking for a job. One such incident has been reported from Mumbai. A 74-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly duped of Rs 20 lakh by three persons on the promise of a job for his son in Australia, police said on Saturday. As reported by PTI, based on a complaint, the police on Thursday registered a case under sections 318(4) (cheating) and 316(2), 316(5) (criminal breach of trust) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) against Irfan Ismail Parkar, his wife, and Liyakat Ismail Parkar, an official said. The officials, while addressing the media, said that “the trio had been cheating the complainant since 2017". The official added that "The accused convinced the complainant, a resident of Dombivli, that they could arrange a job for his son in Australia. They claimed to have earlier helped other men work with a human research company there." It has also come to light that the elderly complainant allegedly paid the trio Rs 20 lakh over time in the hope of securing a better future for his son abroad, but the job never materialised, he said. However, the officials said that no arrests have been made so far, and a probe is underway. (With PTI Inputs)
14 June,2025 02:25 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Roads and Traffic Department has completed the much-awaited flyover linking Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Vikhroli West to the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli East. The flyover is set to open for public use at 4:00 PM on Saturday, offering significant relief to daily commuters. According to a post on X by BMC, the flyover is 12 metres wide and 615 metres long. The infrastructure project will reduce the travel time between Vikhroli East and West by 30 minutes. The project has been completed in three phases, involving the placement of 18 spans of girders. A total of 19 piers have been installed, of which 12 are located on the eastern side and seven on the western side. Sharing the visuals of the flyover in an X post, BMC wrote, "Flyover Connecting Vikhroli East and West to Open for Mumbaikars! The vital infrastructure project connecting Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg (Vikhroli West) to the Eastern Express Highway (Vikhroli East) is now complete. The flyover will be open to vehicular traffic from 4:00 PM on Saturday, 14th June 2025. The travel time reduction will be 30 minutes." "Total width of the flyover: 12 metres; Total length: 615 metres. The project has been completed in 3 phases, involving the placement of 18 spans of girders. Of the total 19 piers, 12 are located on the eastern side and 7 on the western side. A traffic holding bay has been provided on the western approach for public convenience. The project has been executed by the Roads and Traffic Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation," the post read. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared a video of the flyover on social media and wrote that during the monsoon, citizens face traffic jams in the area, so the government has ordered that the flyover be opened for the public without waiting for an official ceremony. "Heartiest congratulations to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation for completing the very important 615-meter bridge connecting Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg in Vikhroli to the Eastern Expressway! During the monsoon season, there are often traffic jams on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, causing inconvenience to the citizens. Considering this, I, along with my colleagues Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, have decided to open this bridge for the citizens without waiting for any official ceremony and have also given orders to that effect," the Chief Minister wrote. विक्रोळी येथील लालबहादूर शास्त्री मार्गापासून पूर्व द्रुतगती मार्गाला जोडणारा अत्यंत महत्त्वाचा 615 मीटरचा पूल मुंबई महानगरपालिकेने पूर्ण केला, त्यांचे मनःपूर्वक अभिनंदन!पावसाळ्याच्या कालावधीमध्ये लालबहादूर शास्त्री मार्गावर बऱ्याच वेळा वाहतूक कोंडी होते, नागरिकांना गैरसोयीचा… pic.twitter.com/oI45OChRBV — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 13, 2025 CM Fadnavis added that he began the work for this flyover under his tenure in 2018, and Rs 104.77 have been spent on the project. He wrote, "I had ordered this work in 2018 when I was the Chief Minister. Rs 104.77 crore was spent on it. In order to avoid any inconvenience to Mumbaikars in view of the upcoming rains, we have directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and the police to open this bridge for traffic from 4 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2025."
14 June,2025 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe proceedings regarding the breach of privilege involving stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, due to his parody song aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, are set to commence soon, according to a senior official's statement on Saturday. During the budget session in March, BJP legislator Pravin Darekar filed a notice against the comedian and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare in the state legislative council. Legislature secretary Jitendra Bhole said, "Legislative council chairperson Ram Shinde has forwarded the notice to the privilege committee headed by BJP MLC Prasad Lad," reported PTI. When contacted, Lad told PTI that the committee headed by him met to discuss the breach of privilege notice, and he had initiated the process of issuing a notice to Kamra and Andhare, as per PTI. In March, Kamra, known for his no-holds-barred stand-up comedy at the expense of politicians and celebrities, incurred the wrath of Shinde's supporters with a song targeting the Shiv Sena president. Earlier in April, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Mumbai police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel in connection with a plea filed by comedian Kunal Kamra seeking to quash a First Information Report (FIR) lodged against him. The FIR, registered at the Khar police station, was filed following a complaint by Patel, who alleged that Kamra referred to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “gaddar” (traitor) during a stand-up performance. The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Justices Sarang Kotwal and S M Modak, who scheduled the next hearing for 16 April. As per PTI, Kamra has not responded in person to three summons issued by the police thus far. The FIR against Kamra has been registered under sections 353(1)(b) (statements conducing to public mischief) and 356(2) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. According to PTI, three other FIRs against the comedian—filed in Nashik Rural, Jalgaon, and Nandgaon (Nashik)—have now been consolidated and transferred to the Khar police station for further investigation. Kamra’s senior counsel, Navroz Seervai, informed the court that the Madras High Court had extended Kamra’s interim transit anticipatory bail until 17 April. The advocate further noted that Kamra, who has been residing in Tamil Nadu since 2021, has on three occasions offered to join the investigation via video conference, citing threats to his safety if he were to appear in person. (With PTI inputs)
14 June,2025 02:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCaptain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot of the ill-fated Air India Flight 171, has been hailed for doing all he could, including issuing a Mayday call to the air traffic controller around 1.39 pm on June 12, to avert tragedy. Amol Yadav, former deputy chief pilot, Jet Airways, who is now a businessman, said, “When an aircraft is high in the sky, it’s possible to save more lives on the ground. For instance, if a plane is 10,000 feet above and both engines fail, it does not come down immediately. It glides for almost up to 30 miles [48.2 km]. It takes approximately five to seven minutes for the aircraft to touch the ground. This is when the pilot can take stock of the situation and turn the aircraft to the least populated area or a plain ground. In this accident, the biggest drawback was the fact that the aircraft wasn’t much higher above ground level. Even then, Captain Sabharwal, using all his experience, tried to make the descent to the least populated area available within the radius that he had. Unfortunately, some lives on the ground couldn’t be saved.” On Friday, DNA samples were collected from Captain Sabharwal’s 82-year-old father, Pushkaraj, who stays in Jal Vayu Vihar, Powai, to identify the body of the pilot. Kamla Prasad Yadav, the building’s watchman, told mid-day, “He [Captain Sabharwal] had lived in this building for a very long time. He used to often take walks with his father on the premises and have casual conversations with me about how everything was going and if I had any problems.” A neighbour added, “Whenever he left for work, which was usually in the morning, he used to tell me to check in on his father. The family must be devastated.” Leader’s tribute NCP MP Sunil Tatkare opened up about the loss of Aparna Mahadik, one of the 12 crew members who died in the mishap, who is also his younger sister’s daughter-in-law. Expressing deep sorrow, he described Mahadik as an ideal mother, wife and daughter-in-law. He added, “She always kept the family together. Aparna was a woman of bravery and open-mindedness. Her presence brought strength and warmth to those around her.” He also stated that DNA samples of Mahadik’s elder sister had been collected. Eulogising Mahadik, one of her neighbours, Advocate Vedika Chaubey said, “She always had a smile on her face and was a fitness enthusiast. Her son was studying in Delhi, while her daughter was studying here in Mumbai.” Mahadik was recently promoted to chief cabin crew and had begun flying international routes. She is survived by her husband, Amol Tatkare, also an Air India employee, and a son and daughter. At the time of the accident, Amol was in Delhi and rushed to Ahmedabad as soon as he learnt of the crash. His parents and daughter also departed their residence at Oberoi Esquire in Goregaon East. A respectful man Goregaon’s SunteckCity building, where First Officer Clive Ratanjeev Kunder lived, also wore a mournful look on Friday. “We used to often meet him while he came to play football,” said Brian Miranda, a family friend of Kunder. Shocked by their sudden loss, family members of the deceased await the arrival of Kunder’s parents from Australia. Kunder was also known to be respectful to those who were security staff at his housing complex. “He was a really good man. He used to greet us every time he saw us. What happened is terribly unfortunate,” said Mosim Khan, a watchman.
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