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How to get refund from Bengaluru airport taxi driver for excess fare

Even if a passenger does not want to take up the issue with the cab driver at the time of payment of fare to avoid an argument, or if they were travelling alone at night, they can connect with the BIAL team later

18 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
Kochi Corporation engineers report says Ro-Ro services viable if efficiently managed

Mayor had sought a report after councillors across both Opposition and Treasury benches criticised the manner in which the services, currently operated by Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation, have been draining Corporations resources

18 Apr 2026 1:00 pm
Trains from Mangaluru to Subrahmanya Road being restored to regular schedule after completion of track maintenance work

The services of some trains were affected due to line and power blocks for track maintenance between Subrahmanya Road, Yedamangala, and Narimogaru sections

18 Apr 2026 1:00 pm
Russia hits port, power facility in Ukraine overnight

Russian forces also targeted an energy facility in the Chernihiv region in Ukraines north, the regional power distribution operator said on Telegram.

18 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
AIADMK workers throw eggs at partymens car for canvassing votes for BJP candidate

They categorically stated that they would not allow anyone to enter their village to mobilise support for the BJPs Vasudevanallur constituency nominee Ananthan Ayyasamy

18 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
Mysuru-Belagavi Vishwamanava Express to get LHB coaches for more safety, comfort from April 26

The new coach composition will take effect from April 26 for departures from Mysuru, and April 27 from Belagavi

18 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
High Court order for FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case surprising, unwarranted: Gehlot

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi based on a petition filed by a BJP worker claiming the Congress leader is a U.K. citizen

18 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
Opposition chose politics over progress, says Suresh Gopi on Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

In a post on Facebook, Union Minister says it was not just a Bill, but the aspirations of millions of Indian women that were defeated

18 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope

I don't expect much from this release, said one 50-year-old Yangon resident, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. There is no reason to be thankful because he was arrested unjustly in the first place, says Suu Kyi

18 Apr 2026 12:45 pm
India smartphone shipments fall to 6-year low in Q1 amid price hikes: Report

Over 80 smartphone models saw average price hikes of 15%, with a further 15%20% expected later

18 Apr 2026 12:44 pm
Wheelchairs, water pots donated to Mysuru city railway station

The wheelchairs will significantly assist elderly and differently-abled passengers, ensuring better accessibility and ease of movement

18 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
Watch reels with headphones on Chennai Metro Rail trains or cough up a fine

This move comes after an article in The Hindu, dated March 21 and titled, The growing nuisance of reels on loudspeakers in Chennai Metro trains

18 Apr 2026 12:36 pm
Amid Nashik probe, TCS says no complaints received through internal channels

According to a preliminary probe, the company was not in receipt of any complaints, as being alleged, a statement said

18 Apr 2026 12:36 pm
Amravati sexual exploitation case: NCW calls for stricter action, content to be taken down

Ms. Rahatkar raised questions about the adequacy of legal provisions invoked and sought clarification on why more stringent sections have not been applied

18 Apr 2026 12:30 pm
India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback

Indias IT ministry reviewed the proposal and is not in favour of mandating the pre-installation of the Aadhaar App on smartphones, UIDAI said in a statement to Reuters

18 Apr 2026 12:23 pm
Rahane ready to embrace the tough days for KKR

KKRs struggles were compounded by the absence of Cameron Greens bowling during the chase, despite his 79 anchoring the innings earlier

18 Apr 2026 12:22 pm
18 Apr 2026 12:20 pm
Calcutta High Court sets aside appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for Bengal polls

The counsel for the Election Commission submitted before the court that there are approximately 90,000 booths to conduct the election on April 23 and April 29, and as such, it is not possible for the authorities to prepare the seniority list, and there might be some overlapping

18 Apr 2026 12:20 pm
Parliament adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes

As soon as the House met at 11 a.m., Speaker Om Birla read out his concluding remarks, following which he adjourned the House sine die (for an indefinite period)

18 Apr 2026 12:19 pm
IBS in children: symptoms, triggers, and when to seek medical help

From food habits to lifestyles, modern childhood has undergone a significant shift, particularly over the past decade. This, combined with a reduction is physical activity and increased stress, is believed to be part of the reason for the rise in IBS among children

18 Apr 2026 12:12 pm
Watch: T.N. Assembly Elections 2026: Kancheepuram constituency grapples with connectivity and civic issues

Kancheepuram, famed for its temples and silk sarees, is struggling to keep pace with rapid growth. Residents and visitors face traffic congestion, poor parking, sewage issues and inadequate civic infrastructure, while local weavers grapple with rising costs and irregular work.

18 Apr 2026 12:12 pm
Maximum temperatures in 10 Telangana districts cross 44, all districts above 42

Dasturabad in Nirmal district emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum temperature of 44.5

18 Apr 2026 12:10 pm
AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams but also in combating it

18 Apr 2026 12:04 pm
Trump says he has good news on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon

18 Apr 2026 11:50 am
Nepal SC recognises Gagan Thapa faction as official Nepali Congress

With the verdict, the SC dismissed their petitions, effectively affirming the legitimacy of both the ECs decision and the leadership structure emerging from the special general convention

18 Apr 2026 11:45 am
How the war on Iran set off worker protests around Delhi

Thousands of workers, many migrants, in the industrial clusters of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are on protest, demanding dignity at work and at least 20,000 as minimum wages. A.M. Jigeesh and Ashok Kumar report on how the administration has allegedly resorted to suppression, by taking workers into custody and putting their leaders under house arrest, while announcing marginal pay hikes

18 Apr 2026 11:33 am
Defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill betrayal of nation's woman power: Adityanath

The Opposition's obstruction of the passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill, essential for the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', is a blow to the honour of 'Bharat Mata' [Mother India]. It is a betrayal of the entire woman power of the nation; it is an infringement upon their democratic rights, says Adityanath

18 Apr 2026 11:29 am
Watch: NDA women MPs protest after womens reservation bill defeated in Lok Sabha

NDA women MPs staged a dharna in the Parliament complex on Friday after the Constitution Amendment Bill related to womens reservation was defeated in the Lok Sabha, raising slogans against the Opposition and accusing it of blocking womens empowerment.

18 Apr 2026 11:27 am
Delhi sees sharp drop in minimum temperature

The air quality index (AQI) of the city improved drastically to the moderate category

18 Apr 2026 11:20 am
Kerala BDS student death: Three InstaPay loan app operators arrested from Noida amid harassment claims

Kannur City Cyber Crime police take three into custody from Noida. Police cite sustained harassment linked to loan recovery practices as a key line of investigation

18 Apr 2026 11:16 am
Centre updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy

According to the notification issued by the DGFT, amendments have been made in Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, under the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023

18 Apr 2026 11:09 am
Home voting underway in Chennai

Kolathur has the highest number of persons with disabilities who have availed themselves of the home voting facility in Chennai. Royapuram has the lowest, with just 14 home voters.

18 Apr 2026 10:56 am
We know how to bring debt under control, improve finances of Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have also reiterated it. Tamil Nadus share will go up from 7.18% to 7.23%. This has disproved what Mr. Stalin has been saying: EdapaddiK.Palaniswami

18 Apr 2026 10:56 am
Odisha comes up with compensatory irrigation mechanism for acquisition of irrigated land

The government clarified that the compensatory irrigation will be created preferably in the same project area where the ayacut is lost by way of extension of a canal system if possible or through pumped irrigation system

18 Apr 2026 10:40 am
Naval Commanders Conference concludes, Home Secretary stresses coastal security

The apex-level conference, held from April 14 to 17, served as a key platform to review the Navys operational and material preparedness, infrastructure, logistics and human resource initiatives

18 Apr 2026 10:30 am
EU updates age-check app after vulnerabilities found

Brussels said immediate steps had been taken to address those issues

18 Apr 2026 10:26 am
Paigah Palace in Begumpet gets a new lease of life

The building is being resurrected by the State government by restoring the windows, stucco work, flooring, ceiling and undoing the damage where steel-rods were drilled into the walls to fix bullet-proof doors and windows

18 Apr 2026 10:17 am
Satellite launch facility plan poses a threat to Hope Islands ecosystem

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus plan to develop a Space City and satellite launch facility on Hope Island, located in Kakinada Bay, has raised concerns about the safety of the islands conserved bird species and human inhabitants. The island has been classified as a Moderate Damage Risk Zone-III (MSK VII) region by the Coastal and Oceanic Island Database of India under the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management.

18 Apr 2026 10:14 am
Mannargudi set for a tight contest as Rajaa banks on development pitch

A predominantly agrarian, the constituency in the heart of the Cauvery delta, continues to suffer from a lack of infrastructure, with several panchayats still without proper link roads, complicating the movement of produce and isolating villages.

18 Apr 2026 9:57 am
DMK must return to power as they consistently deliver on promises, says Kamal

Opposition to Delimitation Bill in Parliament is a fight against forces that tried to stifle the State, says the MNM leader; he says DMK govt. is truthful and honest, and did not play with peoples lives

18 Apr 2026 9:57 am
China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation: Report

Reuters reported earlier this year that the company did not show U.S. chipmakers its flagship model for performance optimisation

18 Apr 2026 9:56 am
Changing job market tweaks students choices

As students choose courses and combinations that are more likely to fetch them jobs, many traditional courses are seeing no or minimum enrolent. As many as 1,091 UG and PG combinations with zero enrolment have been closed, while new ones are taking their place, writes Jayanth R.

18 Apr 2026 9:43 am