April 20, 2026

Chennai, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet to close schools Tuesday as Cyclone Ditwah nears Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast; MET warns of persistent rain

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Cyclone Ditwah forces schools to close in Tamil Nadu. (Photo: TNN) Tamil Nadu Schools Closed: Chennai, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet district collectors on Monday announced a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, due to heavy rain and the approach of Cyclone Ditwah. Authorities cited the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) updates and ongoing…

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Umaid Bhawan Palace Owner: Who owns the iconic Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur and how did it become India’s most valuable private properties |

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Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is an iconic property. It is not just a stunning architectural wonder but is also among the most valuable private residences in the world. Dating back to the early 20th century, the palace has been in the news for being the venue for some high profile marriages from Bollywood…

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Duke students and faculty push the university to become a ‘fourth amendment campus’ as ICE presence grows

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For weeks, immigration enforcement activity in the Triangle has unsettled workplaces, schools and neighbourhoods. On Duke University’s Abele Quad, that anxiety has taken a visible form. According to The Duke Chronicle, roughly 40 students and community members gathered on Friday afternoon to call on President Vincent Price and senior administrators to declare Duke a “Fourth…

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5 cities to experience the magic

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First, let us start with the capital that offers the most iconic images of New Year, with red lanterns hung on ancient alleys, while roasted chestnuts fill the air during winter, under a sky filled with palaces. The highlight of Beijing during Chinese New Year is its legendary temple fairs. Here, travellers may get to…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed after US shutdown ends; HSI dips over 150 points, Shenzhen adds 1%

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Asian markets traded mostly in red on Thursday as excitement over the end of the United States’ record government shutdown quickly lost steam. With the focus shifting back to the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision and mounting fears of a technology sector bubble, investors showed little appetite for risk.Nikkei jumped 88 points or 0.17%…

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Singapore to invest $785 million in public AI research through 2030 to boost global competitiveness

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Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030, as the city-state looks to strengthen its technological capabilities and sharpen its global competitiveness, the government said on Saturday.The funding will be used to set up “world-class” AI research centres, build capabilities to support industrial applications of artificial…

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Rajpal Yadav Cheque Bounce Case: Businessman who filed case against Rajpal Yadav breaks silence, says he cried in front of the actor to return his money, it was a loan |

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Actor Rajpal Yadav has been released from Tihar Jail today on an interim bail in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. The next hearing will take place on March 18 and till then, the actor has been released. As he thanked the country, fans and Bollywood for all the support, now the businessman who had…

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T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan contemplating U-turn? PCB begins dialogue with ICC | Cricket News

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Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, speaks during a press conference. AP/PTI(AP09_17_2025_000612B) TimesofIndia.com in Mumbai: Dialogue is finally underway between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Pakistan government’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup fixture against India in Colombo on February 15. It is…

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‘Take a single? Unbelievable’: Irfan Pathan slams Sahibzada Farhan’s approach despite ton | Cricket News

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Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan (AP Photo) Sahibzada Farhan etched his name into the record books with a maiden T20I century during Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Namibia on Wednesday. However, while the milestone was significant, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was not entirely impressed with how the opener approached the closing moments…

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