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Maharashtra extends lockdown, but resumes intra-state train services with immediate effect; hotels to reopen from Monday

However, schools, colleges and other educational institutions in the state will remain shut, as will cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks and theatres in malls and market places

India's COVID-19 count crosses 62 lakh, toll touches 97,497; Centre issues Unlock 5 guidelines

As per the new guidelines, which will come into effect from 1 October, theatres and multiplexes outside containment zones to open with 50 percent seating capacity from 15 October and will have to follow SOPs issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra reports 15,765 new cases, 320 deaths; total cases now 8,08,306

Coronavirus updates: As many as 5,84,537 persons have recovered from the viral infection till date and the state now has 1,98,523 active cases, said a health bulletin

Bombay HC quashes Maharashtra govt orders restricting film, TV professionals above 65 to be on sets

The Maharashtra government had barred film, TV artistes and crew members above 65 years of age, from going to work to studios or outdoor sets during the COVID-19-induced lockdown

BMC allows all shops in Mumbai to open from 5 Aug, permits counter sale of liquor

Kitchens of restaurants and food court in malls will be allowed to remain open only for home delivery through aggregators, it said

Won't lift lockdown in Maharashtra just to address economic concerns, says Uddhav Thackeray

Stressing on the need to strike a balance between health concerns and the economy, the Maharashtra chief minister said restrictions would be lifted in a 'step-by-step' manner

Mumbai crime down during COVID-19 lockdown; sparse public movement, decreased reporting may be why

Reported cases of several crimes in Mumbai declined marginally during March, and then reduced sharply in April.