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Whither Alexander Zverev, the forlorn scion of the lost generation?

Sandwiched between two eras of dominance, the 66 German is in a peculiar position. He is ranked a creditable third behind Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, although a distant one at that. And while he has made two of his three Major finals over the last two years with an upgraded game, the dream of a first Grand Slam title still seems distant ahead of Roland-Garros

23 May 2026 3:06 am
Bengal CM on first visit to Delhi after taking charge, meets President, Prime Minister and Home Minister

The West Bengal Chief Minister posted on social media that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi re-emphasized his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikasand reiterated that the development of West Bengal remains a top priority for the Central Government.

23 May 2026 3:06 am
Major champion Aaron Rai: the all-world English gentleman with Indian roots

The 31-year-olds triumph at the PGA Championship was one of golfs great underdog stories. How did he step up on one of the sports biggest stages? Why does he wear two gloves and use protective covers for his irons? And why does no opponent have a bad word to say about him?

23 May 2026 2:59 am
Elected government has no role in Jammu demolitions, says Farooq Abdullah

He said Gujjars and Bakerwals have played a key role in guarding the borders in J&K

23 May 2026 2:49 am
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation

23 May 2026 2:25 am
Mumbai, Maharashtra emerging as key hubs for global investment and clean energy partnerships, say diplomats

Calling Mumbai the Indian city most visited by Australian business delegations, Paul Murphy said Australian companies were increasingly looking at Maharashtra as a long-term investment destination across infrastructure

23 May 2026 1:51 am
Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

Donald Trump told reporters that Donald Trump Jr. wanted his father to attend, but that it was going to be a small private affair

23 May 2026 1:35 am
The Hindu is another name for trust, says Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde outlined his governments focus on reducing regional disparities, citing Gadchirolis development as equal in priority to Mumbai

23 May 2026 1:19 am
Rubio's maiden India visit aims to repair strained ties; boost Quad cooperation

The top U.S. diplomat is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in New Delhi

23 May 2026 1:00 am
Man killed near Maduranthakam

The victim, a construction worker, was a resident of Thamaraikeni village in Soonambedu of Maduranthakam taluk

23 May 2026 12:54 am
IPL 2026 SRH vs RCB: Sunrisers prove too hot for Royal Challengers

Rajat Patidar steered his side past the 166-run mark that confirmed his side a spot in Qualifier 1

23 May 2026 12:48 am
Ahead of kharif season, Dharwad Deputy Commissioner warns traders of strict action creating artificial scarcity

In the wake of early showers and expected onset of monsoon in the first week of June, farmers in Dharwad district have already started pre sowing activities and, Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Snehal R. helda video conference with officials and dealers of seedsand fertilisers and farmer leaders

23 May 2026 12:45 am
Bengali actors face heat after power shift to BJP; FIR filed over 2021 social media posts linked to post-poll violence

Parambrata Chatterjee says he had to compromise and align with the TMC led by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the sake of his one-year-old son

23 May 2026 12:44 am
Jana Nayagan leak case: Madras High Court denies bail to six accused

Three other accused do not press their bail applications since they had been detained under the Goondas Act

23 May 2026 12:21 am
Doctors body urges Tamil Nadu government to fulfil long-pending demands

The committee also requested the government to provide a government job to the wife of a government doctor who died while serving during the COVID-19 pandemic

23 May 2026 12:18 am
Govt. to move HC on behalf of Dalit families facing eviction

If the court verdict turns unfavourable, the government will rehabilitate families by providing them with houses and land, says Minister Roji M. John; no police action until govt. approaches court on Monday

23 May 2026 12:03 am
Centre promised more legislative powers for Ladakh, says delegation

Home Ministry officials have proposed a new mechanism within the existing Union Territory framework, say representatives from the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance

23 May 2026 12:02 am
Development is not about factories or roads; we must connect with people

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde highlights the importance of projects in Maoist-affected areas of the State, batting for a cluster-based approach to development that covers multiple villages; he says the governments monthly aid scheme for women will not be halted at any cost

22 May 2026 11:53 pm
Cyber warfare is outpacing global legal accountability

Cyber conflict is challenging traditional principles governing force and state responsibility

22 May 2026 11:37 pm
Cabinet discusses revised domestic workers draft Bill with many watered down provisions

The revised draft Bill, in a significant departure from the earlier one, excludesindividual employers from the responsibility of paying a fee towards the welfare fund

22 May 2026 11:36 pm
Interpreting the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party

Digital political mobilisation also reflects fragmentation beneath contemporary public and social life

22 May 2026 11:34 pm
Debt and distress: youth caught in cricket betting trap

The rise of social media and easily accessible money-making applications has significantly altered the dynamics of betting and gambling in the State. Recent police crackdowns have uncovered syndicates linked to international networks, involving hundreds of mule bank accounts and transactions worth hundreds of crores of rupees. Officials warn that many individualsparticularly unemployed youth and studentsare falling into severe debt, addiction, and psychological distress. This highlights the urge

22 May 2026 11:22 pm
Piyush Goyal meets officials, industry representatives to discuss ways to boost manufacturing

The exercise is aimed at reducing the import bill of the country, as outflows of foreign exchange are impacting the value of the domestic currency against the U.S. dollar

22 May 2026 10:59 pm
Supreme Court orders immediate FIRs in missing person cases, activation of anti-trafficking units within 4 weeks

Police stations were directed to immediately register FIRs, incorporating offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to kidnapping and trafficking, the moment information regarding a missing person is received

22 May 2026 10:51 pm
Mumbai Metropolitan Region to contribute 1.7 lakh crore to Maharashtras economy by 2047: Shrikant Shinde

Ashish Shelar, Guardian Minister for Mumbai suburbs, acknowledged that the 437 sq. km. area in the city has challenges that will not be resolved in a short period

22 May 2026 10:46 pm