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Pune is the focus of recent coverage involving the cremation of actor Nana Patekar, who died in Goa and was laid to rest in his farmhouse in Donje village. The city also hosted the AWTIS 2026 science event and faced scrutiny over a shortened alcohol ban during its Ganesh Festival.
Hema Malini says she missed a phone call from Nana Patekar just days before his death due to travel. She paid tribute on social media, remembering him as a cinematic icon and a dedicated advocate for farmers and the underprivileged.
Nana Patekar, 75, died of a cardiac arrest at 5:20 AM on October 8, 2026, at Manipal Hospital in Goa. His body was transported to his farmhouse in Donje village, Pune, where he was cremated at 11:30 PM the same day—just hours after his passing.
The final scene is yet to be written. But the credits? They’ve already rolled.
The AWTIS 2026 Technology & Innovation Conference kicks off in Pune this week, marking the start of a four-phase national tour across Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat.
The Bombay High Court forced Pune's administration to scale back a 10-day alcohol ban during Ganeshotsav to just two days, after questioning why the city alone was targeted for the restriction.