Commuters in Panvel and Ulwe allege that auto-rickshaw drivers are refusing to use meters and demanding arbitrary flat fares. A ground check found Rs 50 charged for a 900-metre ride that should cost Rs 26. Traffic police say enforcement drives and decoy operations are underway
Gaurav Solanki reflects on writing Assi with Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu, sharing how the story evolved into a layered courtroom drama. He also opens up about being the highest-paid crew member and stresses that writers deserve greater recognition and fair pay in the industry
16 February,2026 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti BaglaA temporary mining licence issued on December 20, 2025, for 7.38 hectares in Manpada village, Thane, has triggered outrage after forest officials confirmed the site falls within the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Environmentalists have demanded an inquiry
16 February,2026 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavAs the Chinese New Year approaches, The Guide visits the Kwan Kung Chinese Temple in Mazgaon ahead of its preparations
16 February,2026 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rumani GabhareIn a major wildlife crackdown, 311 rare and endangered turtles were rescued from an AC First-Class coach of the Patna-Indore Express in Madhya Pradesh during a joint operation by forest and railway authorities
16 February,2026 11:52 AM IST | Indore | Agencies
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