Mumbai commuters faced difficulties on Monday as fewer metered auto-rickshaws were available near Kandivali and Malad railway stations. Shared autos continued to operate, offering an alternative as passengers waited longer for last-mile connectivity amid ongoing RTO enforcement drives (Pics/Satej Shinde)

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up inspections across the state, with a Malad hotel in Mumbai facing licence suspension after officials found rats, cockroaches and serious hygiene lapses in its kitchen, an official statement said. Pics/FDA