Pune received unexpected hailstorm, turning its usual dusty summer into a real winter wonderland. The town, especially Hinjewadi, was covered with snow stones, sparking widespread awe and shared joy. This rare event offered a collective pause, washed away the dirt, and provided a memorable story for residents.

It’s a great base, but we could definitely put a little more “soul” and rhythm into it. To make this feel less like a report and more like a conversation over a cutting tea, I’ve focused on sensory details – the smell of the earth, the distinctly “Pune” vibe, and the collective gasp that the city elicited.Here’s the humanized version:

When Pune traded dust for diamonds

Pune usually follows a predictable scenario at this time of the year: the rising heat, the persistent layer of dust, and that dry air that forces you to reach for your water bottle every ten minutes. But this week, the city decided to scrap the script altogether.There were not only clouds in the sky; It flipped a switch. One minute we were having a normal summer afternoon, and the next, it was raining heavily on the sidewalk. Then came the sound – a loud, rhythmic patter that was definitely not raindrops. Hail. For a few unreal hours, the summer “pause” button was pressed, and the city felt like a different world altogether.

Hinjewadi “winter”

While the changes affected different parts of Maharashtra, Hinjewadi – the land of glass buildings and endless bumper-to-bumper traffic – became the unexpected star of the show.Almost immediately, the group chat and feed were buried under videos of tiny white snowflakes bouncing off car hoods and depositing on balconies. If you look at the ground, you’ll swear someone has shoved a giant snow globe over the tech hub.High-rise buildings: People living on the 10th or 15th floors watched in disbelief as hailstones bounced off their balconies.The “first-timer” feeling: For many who have called Pune home for decades, it wasn’t just “unusual weather” – it was a “where were you then…” moment.

“Not Russia, it’s Pune”

The Internet, as it happens, went into mass meltdown. But it wasn’t just about the weather; It was about shared relief.One person captured the mood perfectly, joking that the city was finally getting a proper angol (bath) after being shrouded in construction dust for weeks. You could almost feel the trees breathing a sigh of relief as the dirt washed away.Comparisons were inevitable. “Is this Switzerland? Kashmir? No, it’s just Hinjewadi Phase 3,” became a trend. Be it a single word “wow” or a 20-second clip of a broken pot, everyone wanted to document the magic.

a collective deep breath

What was really interesting was not the meteorology, but the energy of the city.Before the clouds parted, there was that intense, lifeless heat that made everything feel like a chore. When snow started falling he disappeared. There was a rare mixture of shock and genuine joy. People weren’t just looking at their weather apps; They were stepping out from their balconies, reaching out to catch a piece of the sky, and just… Watching.“It’s those rare moments where a city of millions of people really stops and looks at the same time.”

More than just a forecast

Sure, this caused some chaos. Deliveries were delayed, traffic (somehow) slowed even further, and power grids faltered. But for once, no one minded the “hiccups.” The disruption felt like a fair trade for spectacle.At the end of the day, we didn’t just get a drop in temperatures; We got a story. It’s the kind of day you’ll look back on a few months later when the heat is at its peak again, take out your phone to show someone a video and say, “You’re not going to believe this, but the streets were actually white.”Sometimes, the best things in life are the ones that show up unannounced, break us out of our routine, and remind us that nature still has a few tricks up its sleeve.

As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, efforts to reduce tensions and bring about peace have intensified, with Pakistan attempting to establish itself as a major diplomatic player. However, an Israeli envoy strongly rejected Islamabad’s role, instead expressing a clear preference for India as a “better mediator”.Israel’s Foreign Ministry special envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum told news agency ANI from Jerusalem that the conflict escalated soon after it began. “Well, we have been involved in a multi-front regional conflict since October 7, when we were attacked from the south by Hamas, a proxy of the Iranians. And then on October 8, when we are attacked from the north by an Iranian proxy. And so the multi-front has already been happening for some time now, unfortunately.“Highlighting developments over the past month, he described what he described as a sharp decline in hostile capabilities. “Today, we see that after a month, there have been considerable military gains. 80% of the Islamic Republic’s rocket launches have been destroyed. The entire navy has been destroyed. The entire top echelon of their military leadership and political leadership has been destroyed primarily.“He also claimed increasing internal instability within Iran. “And when it comes to their strategies at the moment we see cracks in the regime leadership, defections from the Basij and complete chaos every day. They’re just, you know, sending rockets at any country they can get their hands on. “So I think there has been a lot of military advantage.”On the United States’ evolving approach, Nahoum outlined what he described as a dual-track strategy combining diplomacy with military pressure. “At every single moment, at every single intersection of this, President Trump has always presented an opportunity for compromise. And it is the intransigence of the Islamic Republic that has prevented compromise and nothing else.”He said such an approach allows for de-escalation while maintaining pressure on the ground. “I think it’s a good strategy to always give them a ladder to climb down from the tree, but at the same time, still have the military advantage to destroy them when we need to.”Commenting on reports of Pakistan attempting to play a mediation role despite the lack of diplomatic relations with Israel, he expressed skepticism. “I mean, I don’t know what the Pakistanis think they’re doing. I think they’re trying to make themselves relevant. They’re a big problem themselves in the world of jihadist terrorism. But, you know, they could try. I’m not sure they’d be very successful.”He denied any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. “No, of course not. We cannot have a regime calling for total destruction, and also possessing weapons of mass destruction.” There can be no compromise when it comes to the nuclear weapons they possess, otherwise they can get rich fast.”Referring to India’s diplomatic reach, he acknowledged New Delhi’s balanced position. “India is a very close ally of Israel. As you know, your Prime Minister was here just a few days before the war. And we understand that India has good relations with everyone. And if you ask me, they can be a much better mediator than Pakistan. But let’s see how things develop.”

उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश के बरेली जिले के जाटवपुरा टायर मंडी इलाके से एक दिल दहला देने वाली घटना सामने आई है। बुधवार की देर रात पड़ोसियों के बीच शुरू हुआ मामूली विवाद अचानक हिंसक हो गया। कहा-सुनी पहले मारपीट में बदली और फिर पथराव शुरू हो गया। इसी दौरान 65 वर्षीय मारूख बेगम को ईंट लग गयी, जिससे उनकी मौत हो गयी. घटना के बाद इलाके में दहशत का माहौल है. पुलिस ने शव को अपने कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया है और मामले की जांच शुरू कर दी है.

छेड़छाड़ के आरोप से शुरू हुआ विवाद
जानकारी के मुताबिक, जाटवपुरा निवासी इमरान अपने घर के बाहर सब्जी बेचता है। आरोप है कि पास में ही परचून की दुकान चलाने वाला युवक अरसल उसके साथ अश्लील हरकतें करने लगा। इससे परेशान होकर इमरान ने आरोपी की मां से शिकायत की। यही शिकायत बाद में विवाद का कारण बन गई.

मारपीट के बाद तनाव बढ़ गया
आरोप है कि शिकायत से नाराज आरोपी पक्ष के लोगों ने इमरान को पीटना शुरू कर दिया। खुद को बचाने के लिए इमरान अपने घर के अंदर भाग गया और दरवाजा बंद कर लिया. लेकिन मामला यहीं शांत नहीं हुआ और तनाव और बढ़ गया.

घर पर पथराव, ईंट लगने से मौत
इमरान का कहना है कि इसके बाद आरोपी अपने चाचा-ताऊ और अन्य लोगों के साथ वहां पहुंचा और घर का दरवाजा तोड़ने की कोशिश की. जब वे सफल नहीं हुए तो बाहर से पथराव शुरू कर दिया. इसी बीच एक ईंट इमरान की मां मारूख बेगम के सीने में लग गई। वह गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गई और उसे तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाया गया, जहां डॉक्टरों ने उसे मृत घोषित कर दिया। बताया जा रहा है कि वह पहले से ही दिल की मरीज थीं, जिसके कारण चोट का असर और गंभीर हो गया.

जांच में जुटी पुलिस, आरोपियों की तलाश जारी
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और स्थिति को नियंत्रित किया. प्रेमनगर थाना प्रभारी सुरेंद्र ने बताया कि पीड़ित की तहरीर के आधार पर मुकदमा दर्ज कर लिया गया है। आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी के लिए लगातार छापेमारी की जा रही है. पुलिस का कहना है कि मौत की सही वजह की पुष्टि पोस्टमार्टम रिपोर्ट आने के बाद ही होगी और उसी आधार पर आगे की कार्रवाई की जाएगी.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals playing a shot. (ANI photo)

Guwahati: This 15 year old player was out on the very first ball. But Vaibhav Suryavanshi was relaxed, he immediately understood the signal. Rajasthan Royals‘The bowlers who destroyed the batting of Chennai Super Kings on Monday.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Chasing an easy target to get off to a winning start to their 2026 Indian Premier League campaign, Rajasthan Royals’ wonder boy tore apart the CSK attack and scored a half-century in 15 balls – which is the joint-third fastest half-century in IPL history. His experienced opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal stepped back and was happy to rotate the strike and give Suryavanshi more balls to face. Jaiswal remained unbeaten after scoring 38 runs on 36 balls.The teenager was out after scoring 52 runs in 17 balls with the help of four fours and five sixes, but by then the match was over. The target of 128 runs was achieved, the win against Chennai Super Kings was achieved in just 12.1 overs and the Royals lost only two wickets.When Suryavanshi left, the scoreboard read 75 runs for one wicket in 6.2 overs.RR were at 74 without loss after the powerplay, while CSK were at 41/4 at the same stage and that is the gist of the story of the night. Dhruv Jurel (18 runs off 9 balls) and captain Riyan Parag (14 not out off 11 balls) played their role in securing an easy win by eight wickets.Last season, the Super Kings faced a real problem in the middle order, which ultimately led to them finishing at the bottom of the 10-team roster. At the start of the campaign, the five-time champions’ entire batting order collapsed in overcast conditions at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.Home team Rajasthan Royals’ overseas fast bowlers, England’s Jofra Archer and South Africa’s Nandre Berger, took advantage of the ‘English’ conditions to rattle the Super Kings’ top order, before the Royals’ other bowlers, including their experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, bowled out CSK for 127 in 19.4 overs.Losing wickets at regular intervals, CSK were 9/94 in the 16th over before Jamie Overton’s fighting knock of 43 off 36 balls helped them set the target of 128 runs.Having spent a lot of time in shelters due to intermittent rain last week, the Guwahati pitch was damp and provided bounce and pace. CSK batsmen failed to rise to the challenge.Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson, who showed excellent form in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, got out cheaply in his first game in the yellow shirt against his former team. Left-arm quick Berger produced a brilliant performance on the last ball of the second over, with the Kerala opener bowling a ball of length at over 140 kmph that rattled his off stump. Off-pitch turmoil cut short his debut for the Super Kings.In the next over, again on the last ball, Archer’s fuller delivery exceeding 143 kmph troubled the middle stump of CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.Burger hit a four on the next ball, which was the first ball of his fourth over. His sharp bouncer took off the gloves of India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel did the rest. CSK were reduced to 19/3.

जौलीग्रांट क्षेत्र में एक निजी संस्थान के आधा दर्जन से अधिक गार्डों ने एक युवक को जमीन पर लिटाकर बुरी तरह पीटा, जिसका वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो गया है. निजी संस्थान के गार्डों की इस हरकत पर लोग सोशल मीडिया पर अपनी राय लिख रहे हैं.

उत्तर प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग ने 29 मार्च 2026 को पीसीएस 2024 भर्ती परीक्षा का अंतिम परिणाम घोषित कर दिया है। इस बार परिणाम पिछले वर्षों की तुलना में देर से आया है। परीक्षा में नेहा पांचाल ने पहला स्थान हासिल किया है. उन्होंने परिवार और बेटी की जिम्मेदारियों के साथ तैयारी करके यह सफलता हासिल की। अनन्या त्रिवेदी दूसरे, अभय प्रताप सिंह तीसरे, अनामिका मिश्रा चौथे और नेहा सिंह पांचवें स्थान पर रहीं। खास बात ये है कि टॉप 5 में 4 महिलाएं शामिल हैं.

महिलाओं का शानदार प्रदर्शन
इस बार नतीजों में महिलाओं का प्रदर्शन शानदार रहा है. शीर्ष 10 में 6 महिलाओं ने जगह बनाई है। कुल 932 चयनित उम्मीदवारों में से 613 पुरुष और 319 महिलाएं हैं। महिलाओं की सफलता दर 34.22 फीसदी रही है, जो पिछले साल से थोड़ी ज्यादा है. पीसीएस 2023 में महिलाओं की सफलता दर करीब 33.46 फीसदी रही.

पूर्ण परीक्षा प्रक्रिया
इस भर्ती में कुल 947 पदों पर आवेदन मांगे गए थे। प्रारंभिक परीक्षा 22 दिसंबर 2024 को राज्य के 75 जिलों में दो पालियों में आयोजित की गई थी। पहली शिफ्ट सुबह 9:30 बजे से 11:30 बजे तक और दूसरी शिफ्ट दोपहर 2:30 बजे से शाम 4:30 बजे तक थी। इसके बाद मुख्य परीक्षा 29 जून से 2 जुलाई 2025 के बीच आयोजित की गई, जिसका परिणाम 4 फरवरी 2026 को घोषित किया गया। मुख्य परीक्षा में सफल 2719 उम्मीदवारों को इंटरव्यू के लिए बुलाया गया था।

साक्षात्कार एवं अंतिम चयन
इंटरव्यू प्रक्रिया 16 फरवरी से 20 मार्च 2026 तक चली। इसके बाद 29 मार्च 2026 को अंतिम परिणाम जारी किया गया। अब चयनित उम्मीदवारों को जल्द ही नियुक्ति पत्र दिए जाएंगे। इसके बाद उन्हें जरूरी दस्तावेज जमा करने होंगे और समय पर ज्वाइन करना होगा. अधिक जानकारी के लिए उम्मीदवार आयोग की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जा सकते हैं।

नतीजे में देरी क्यों हुई?
इस बार परीक्षा और नतीजों में देरी का मुख्य कारण अभ्यर्थियों का विरोध-प्रदर्शन था. नवंबर 2024 में अभ्यर्थियों ने प्रारंभिक परीक्षा एक ही दिन आयोजित कराने की मांग की थी. यह विरोध आरओ/एआरओ परीक्षा का पेपर लीक होने के बाद शुरू हुआ था. इसके चलते आयोग ने परीक्षाएं कई दिनों और पालियों में आयोजित करने का निर्णय लिया, जिससे पूरी प्रक्रिया में देरी हुई.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Photo Credit: IPL)

The third day of the Indian Premier League 2026 got off to a sensational start Rajasthan Royals Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the teenage sensation, further enhanced his growing reputation with a brilliant half-century to seal a stunning eight-wicket win. Chennai Super Kings In Guwahati on Monday.All eyes were on the 15-year-old prodigy and he did not disappoint. Suryavanshi played a breathtaking inning of 52 runs with the help of four fours and five sky-high sixes in just 17 balls, helping RR achieve the modest target of 128 runs with 7.5 overs to spare.The left-handed batsman, who had already captured global attention with his record-breaking debut season last year, survived an early scare after being dismissed on the very first ball. However, he immediately calmed down and launched a ferocious counterattack, bringing up his half-century in just 15 balls.Reflecting on his approach, Suryavanshi said he balanced the attack with caution but stressed the importance of the powerplay. “I think about the defence, but today our plan was to control the game in the powerplay because that phase is important in chasing small targets,” he said.His fearless hitting included consecutive sixes off Noor Ahmed, sending the home crowd into frenzy, before he eventually fell victim to a sharp catch in the deep.Bowlers registered a spectacular victoryEarlier, RR’s decision to bowl first paid off handsomely as their attack dismantled CSK’s batting lineup. jofra archerNandre Berger and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each and bowled out Chennai for 127 runs in 19.4 overs.CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and debutant players sanju samson She lost cheaply, leaving the five-time champion to struggle. A late effort from Jamie Overton (43 off 36 balls) helped take the total to a somewhat respectable score.Burger, who took 2 for 26, was named player of the match, while Archer impressed with 2 for 19.Gaikwad admitted that it was a bad start for his team. “There are a lot of young players in the group, so it’s probably going to be a nervous start for everyone. It’s good to have winning games behind us, but we need to improve quickly,” he said. CSK is also without veteran MS Dhoni, who continues to recover from a calf injury.IPL action has shifted MullanpurWith RR off to a great start and CSK left looking for answers, the spotlight now turns to Day 4’s action. Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh later today as the tournament gathers early momentum.