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Elderly woman selling pens for a living wins hearts on social media; watch viral video here

The elderly woman's story was shared by Shikha Rathi, founder of the clothing brand The ReUp Studio, who was walking on the streets of Pune with her friend

COVID-19: Schools in Pune reopen; online classes to continue parallelly

Last month, Maharashtra's school education minister Varsha Gaikwad had announced that physical classes will resume in schools across the state on 4 October

Narayan Rane controversy takes an ugly turn as Sena, BJP workers clash; all you need to know

Rane had slammed Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray alleging that the Sena leader had forgotten what year India earned its Independence during his I-Day speech.

Narayan Rane's arrest over "slap Thackeray" remark justified, says Mahad court

Four FIRs were lodged against the Union leader in Maharashtra over his remarks, which triggered a political row and protests across the state on Tuesday

Narayan Rane gets late night bail after arrest over 'would have slapped Uddhav Thackeray' remark

Narayan Rane's remarks against Uddhav Thackeray set off protests in Mumbai and several other cities which included pelting of stones and vandalising offices of BJP in some areas by Shiv Sena cadres

Maharashtra Police arrest Union minister Narayan Rane for remarks on slapping Uddhav Thackeray

Rane was taken to the Sangameshwar police station after being taken into custody. There were reports that the BJP leader complained of high blood pressure and sugar levels and a doctor was called to examine him

Shops in Pune can stay open till 8 pm from Monday, says Maharashtra deputy CM; eateries to operate with 50% capacity

Malls are also allowed to function in Pune and neighbouring Pimpri Chinchwad till 8 pm but only fully vaccinated citizens will be allowed entry

Pune: Major fire breaks out at IISER building; student sustains minor injuries

An official of the IISER, which located in Pashan area of the city, said that the fire broke out at one of the labs in the chemistry department of the main building

Mumbai: BMC issues fresh guidelines on lockdown, allows home-delivery of food, essential supplies during curbs

The order also said that during the weekend lockdown, take-away from the restaurants in person will not be allowed, although home delivery will now be allowed

COVID-19: Maharashtra announces night curfew, weekend lockdown amid rise in coronavirus cases

The rules, which come into effect tomorrow, include a curfew from 8 pm to 7 am and a ban on gatherings of five or more throughout the day.