Maharashtra / The Times of India
Chaos unfolded at Cooper Hospital following the death of a patient, as the medical staff faced aggression from the deceased's son, leading to an assault on two doctors and an intern. In response, many resident doctors have chosen to go on mass casual leave, voicing their frustrations and fears.
Urdu books are experiencing an overwhelming response at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair, with the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) reporting tremendous demand. Director Dr. Shams Equbal expressed delight at the strong interest, especially from children, highlighting that ot everything is lost and a lot can be salvaged.
Central Railway has banned agitations at CSMT concourse after a protest disrupted peak-hour services, triggered by an FIR against engineers in a fatal Mumbra mishap. Unions claim the demonstration was spontaneous, but legal experts state it violates the Industrial Disputes Act and endangers lives.
The Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra state government and the State Election Commission to submit affidavits. This comes after petitions questioned ward reservations and delimitation for municipal corporations. The court clarified that election authorities can proceed with the election process. However, all actions will be subject to the court's final decision.
Mumbai enjoys a sunny, pleasant 30C day today, ideal for outdoor activities with clear skies and moderate humidity. However, yesterday's air quality was 'poor' with an AQI of 155 due to high PM2.5 levels, a significant jump from earlier in the week. While today's weather may offer slight relief, residents are advised caution in high-traffic zones.
A 19-year-old psychology student, Haley Momaiya, tragically lost her life after being hit by a train while walking on the tracks with her aunt in Mumbai. The aunt, Khushbu Momaiya, survived with severe injuries. The incident occurred when their train was stranded for a prolonged period.
A protest by railway workers led to a local train stalling, prompting desperate passengers to alight onto tracks near Sandhurst Road. Among them, Hafiza Chougle and her son Kaif were struck by an oncoming train, sustaining severe injuries. Tragically, two other individuals lost their lives in the same incident, highlighting the dangers of such disruptions.

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