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Pune: The city has begun to heat up again after a brief cool spell earlier this week. On Wednesday morning, Pune recorded a minimum temperature of 21.1 degrees Celsius, higher than 17.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, following recent thunderstorms and heavy rain. The daytime temperature also increased, reaching 35 degrees Celsius on Wednesday from 33.1 degrees Celsius two days earlier. Weather experts said the rise in temperature is part of the normal summer pattern. Anupam Kashyapi, former head of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 7 (Reuters) - India is planning sovereign guarantees to support insurers that provide cover for vessels travelling in the Persian Gulf, as the Middle East war increases the risks to shipping, said government and industry sources familiar with the matter. The plan includes a $1.5 billion sovereign guarantee fund to provide insurers with reinsurance support and liquidity should insurance costs remain high, said one government source. A separate $300 million fund with contributio ...Read More >
In Delhi, April already feels like August. The humidity is back, the heat is pressing in, and summer feels like it has arrived weeks early. But something unusual is about to interrupt all of that. A powerful Western Disturbance, the kind of weather system North India normally sees in January, is sweeping in from the west, and by Tuesday, April 7, it could pull Delhi's daytime temperature down from 35 degrees Celsius to as low as 21. The system is now close enough to track in real time, and fo ...Read More >
In the visual, it appears the whole field is covered with a snow-like white blanket. He wrote: "Not Kashmir. This is Arjunsar in Bikaner district. View after yesterday's hailstorm. Hope the government will take care of crop insurance." According to the local meteorological department, Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain. More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8. A yello ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Green Sanvi has safely sailed eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz, emerging as the seventh Indian vessel to traverse this vital maritime passage, according to ship tracking data. The tanker utilised a specified corridor within Iran's territorial waters to navigate the strategically sensitive waterway, as reported by Madhyamam. The tanker is loaded with approximately 44,000 tonnes of ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is reinforcing its 100-year-old underground storm water arch drains in Mumbai city and suburbs to increase its lifespan by at least 50 years, using a new technology that will improve water flow and speed up rainwater drainage during heavy spells of rain. The British-era drains will be fortified using geopolymer lining trenchless technology. Geo-polymer is a mineral-based chemical material made from aluminosilicate powders (such as fly ash or ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, transited east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data, making it the seventh Indian vessel to clear the maritime chokepoint safely amid the West Asia conflict. The vessel used a designated corridor through Iran's territorial waters to navigate the strategically sensitive waterway. The tanker is estimated to be carrying around 44,000 tonnes of LPG, roughly equivalent to ...Read More >
It joins six earlier India-flagged LPG tankers- Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Vasant, Pine Gas, BW Elm and BW Tyr, that have crossed the strait since the crisis began Another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, has crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to India's strained energy supply chain, The Indian Express reported. The vessel moved east of the strait on Friday evening using a corridor through Iranian territorial waters, according ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maharashtra witnessed a sudden spell of unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorm activity, with Pune at the centre of the weather shift, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms with lightning and rain till April 4. According to IMD's Pune, Pune recorded its highest rainfall for the month of April in over a century, surpassing a record that had stood since 1896. A trough in the easterlies, combined with a western disturbance over north ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Painkuni Arattu at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport remains one of the world's most unique intersections of ancient tradition and modern infrastructure. This centuries-old ritual, which predates the airport itself, highlights a rare moment where global aviation protocols are paused to honour local heritage, a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. Also Read | RBI Assistant Admit Card 2026 Released at rbi.o ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Painkuni Arattu at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport remains one of the world's most unique intersections of ancient tradition and modern infrastructure. This centuries-old ritual, which predates the airport itself, highlights a rare moment where global aviation protocols are paused to honour local heritage, a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. The occasion was the annual Painkuni Arattu procession of S ...Read More >
Jaipur, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A sudden change in weather swept across Rajasthan on Friday morning, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several western and central districts. The spell has provided much-needed relief from the heat, with temperatures dropping significantly across the state. The weather changed abruptly on Friday morning, with rainfall reported from districts including Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Nagaur, Sikar, Kuchaman-Didwana, and Jalore. While some areas witnessed heavy sh ...Read More >
An orange alert has been issued for parts of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Pune experienced sudden unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms after weeks of heat * Hail covered ground in parts of the city, an unusual sight before peak summer * IMD states such weather in March is rare but not unprecedented in the region Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode After weeks of rising temperatures, the ci ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A confluence of tradition and modernity occurred at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as the annual Painkuni Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple traversed the active runway, temporarily suspending air traffic and drawing thousands of devotees. The event showcased a unique instance where the demands of contemporary aviation yielded to centuries-old religious practice. The Painkuni Arattu, named after the Malayalam calendar month "Painkuni" and signifying t ...Read More >
PUNE: A woman was killed and two other persons were injured after a tree collapsed on Sinhagad road as Pune witnessed its highest-ever single-day rainfall for April, with the unseasonal downpour crippling normal life across the city on Wednesday. The woman, Ranjana Navnath Giri, died near Navshya Maruti temple after a tree in the vicinity got uprooted by strong winds and heavy rain. Two other persons suffered injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. According to the India Meteorological ...Read More >
India was ready to strike Pakistan from sea during Operation Sindoor, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has reportedly said, months after the military action from India that took place in May 2025. During an address at the Naval Investiture Ceremony, the Navy chief heaped praise on Operation Sindoor and said it reflected the resolve of the Indian Navy. He said that the Navy maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period, and added: "It is not a hidden fact anymor ...Read More >
"On April 2, 2026, flight services will be suspended from 16.45 hrs to 2100 hrs to enable the smooth continuation of the holy Painkuni Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple through our runway," it said in an advisory. It said that the updated timings of the flights are available with the respective airlines. The airport has been pausing operations and rescheduling flights twice every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession of the shrine to pass t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Aircraft movements paused, and the runway fell silent at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday as a centuries-old ritual unfolded, drawing thousands of devotees and offering a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. On the occasion of the annual Painkuni Arattu, a procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was carried out, remembering a festival rooted in Kerala's royal and spiritual heritage and historica ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Aircraft movements paused, and the runway fell silent at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday as a centuries-old ritual unfolded, drawing thousands of devotees and offering a rare moment where modern aviation gave way to living tradition. On the occasion of the annual Painkuni Arattu, a procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was carried out, remembering a festival rooted in Kerala's royal and spiritual heritage and historica ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid Iran's blockade and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the war with the US and Israel, Iran reassured India that its interests remain protected. As tensions escalated sharply in the Gulf region, the Iranian Embassy issued a calming message for "Indian friends." "Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries," the Embassy of Iran in India wrote on X on Thursday. A similar message was shared by the Iranian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, asserting that "ONLY Iran and O ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Thursday the Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching strikes on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan requested a halt to kinetic actions. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony, Admiral Tripathi said, "Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as our units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period. I ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Sukanta Majumdar, the Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, condemned the crisis in Malda, where seven judicial officers were detained following protests over voter deletions under the ongoing SIR process. Criticising the recent violence, Majumdar asserted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statements are responsible for the prevailing volatile situation on the ground. Also Read | Indian Stock Market Crash: Sensex Fa ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31 (PTI) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti on Tuesday said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. He was addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco. "India's identity as a maritime nation is defined by its g ...Read More >
Panaji: The war in West Asia, and the resultant energy crisis, is yet another reminder that a strong navy is critical for India to secure its trade routes and strategic objectives, said deputy chief of naval staff vice admiral Tarun Sobti on Tuesday. Sobti was speaking at the launch of a naval warship INS Shachi at Goa Shipyard Limited."With rising strategic competition and conflicts, Indian Navy continues to remain the prime manifestation of th country's maritime power and a very important inst ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A day before Zionist entity and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab Emirates' Ruwais port, hoping to reach home within a week. However, it would be nearly three weeks before the vessel safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran began selectively allowing ships through the narrow waterway. Pine Gas Chief Officer Sohan Lal said the ship's 27 Indian crew had seen missiles and drones flying overhead ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 (Reuters) - A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab Emirates' Ruwais port, hoping to reach home within a week. However, it would be nearly three weeks before the vessel safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran began selectively allowing ships through the narrow waterway. Pine Gas Chief Officer Sohan Lal said the ship's 27 Indian crew had seen missiles and drones f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 (Reuters) - A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab Emirates' Ruwais port, hoping to reach home within a week. However, it would be nearly three weeks before the vessel safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran began selectively allowing ships through the narrow waterway. Pine Gas Chief Officer Sohan Lal said the ship's 27 Indian crew had seen missiles and dro ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 (Reuters) - A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab Emirates' Ruwais port, hoping to reach home within a week. However, it would be nearly three weeks before the vessel safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran began selectively allowing ships through the narrow waterway. Pine Gas Chief Officer Sohan Lal said the ship's 27 Indian crew had seen missiles and drones f ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on Tuesday, said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. Addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco, Vice Admiral Sobti, while citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, sai ...Read More >
Pune Weather: Pune saw unexpected heavy rain accompanied by hailstorms on Monday causing widespread traffic chaos at important junctions after the city faced severe waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast milder showers on Tuesday along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. According to news agency PTI, areas like Aundh, Baner, Mhalunge and Balewadi were the worst affected during peak hours of traffic by sudden weather change. ALSO READ: Who Were Khanani ...Read More >
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