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Sinner becomes first Italian man to win Italian Open in 50 yearsPublished on: May 18, 2026 3:50 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Jannik Sinner is the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago. The top-ranked Sinner's 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in Sunday's final on th... Read More


Godara gang claims killing of Jhajjar youth; police dismiss social media post

Rohtak, May 18 -- Two days after 24-year-old Hitesh, alias Gullu, was shot dead outside his house in Subana village in Jhajjar, the Rohit Godara gang allegedly claimed responsibility for the murder in... Read More


Sri Lanka's 5% economic growth forecast uncertain amid global instability: CBSL Chief

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Although Sri Lanka had initially expected an economic growth rate of around 5% for 2026, recent changes in global economic conditions after March have made it difficult to provide... Read More


Mayawati voices concern over Bengal post-poll violence, urges constitutional governance

Lucknow, May 18 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has expressed concern over the ongoing post-election violence in West Bengal. In a lengthy post on social media on Monday, she urged the ce... Read More


UP govt sets up OBC Commission: Panchayat polls to be held after assembly polls

Manoj BhadraLucknow, May 18 -- Now it is almost official that the three-tier panchayat polls will be held after the crucial 2027 assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh. After much delay, the Yogi Adityanath... Read More


Oscar-nominated Indian documentary 'All That Breathes' inspires new Palestinian film project

Cannes, May 18 -- Six months after a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza last year, Palestinian filmmakers are creating new works to narrate the destruction of their land and society. One of such films... Read More


Kerala Cabinet announces major welfare measures in first meeting: Free KSRTC travel for women from June 15

Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 -- The first Cabinet meeting of the newly sworn-in Kerala government led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan approved a series of sweeping welfare measures on Monday, including f... Read More


Telangana DGP reviews Maoist situation, commends SIB for anti-extremist operations

Hyderabad, May 18 -- Telangana Director General of Police C V Anand on Monday visited the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) and reviewed the present Maoist situation in the state along with ongoing an... Read More


Balen posts 'say cheese,' DDC smiles, some frown

Kathmandu, May 18 -- "Say Cheese." Prime Minister Balendra Shah posted a photo on social media Saturday afternoon, showing himself with a plate of cheese cubes and a packet of yak cheese. "DDC ko Ch... Read More


Bangladesh to hold nationwide land service fair May 19-21

, May 18 -- The Ministry of Land is set to host a three-day "Land Service Fair 2026" across all upazila, district, divisional and national levels simultaneously from May 19 to 21, with Prime Minister ... Read More