Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] US retail giant Walmart becomes the latest addition to the list of companies planning layoffs, slashing 1,500 jobs as a part of a broad restructuring effort. The move is aimed towards streamlining its operations, according to an internal memo cited by Reuters.The job cuts are expected to span across a range of roles, impacting staff in Walmart’s global technology division, e-commerce operations within US stores, and its advertising unit, Walmart Connect.Some positions will be eliminated, while new ones will be created to better align with the company’s long-term strategy.“To accelerate our progress delivering the experiences that will define the future of retail, we must sharpen our focus,” the memo said.Walmart, US retail bellwether and is the US' largest private employer with about 1.6 million staff. It also employs roughly 2.1 million people worldwide. It is also the country’s biggest […]

[ad_1] **FILE PHOTO** Paris: In this Aug. 6, 2024 file photo, India's Neeraj Chopra reacts during the men's javelin throw qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France. Chopra was on Wednesday conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallistNeeraj Chopra and renowned biomechanics expert Dr Klaus Bartonietz forged one of the most successful athlete-coach partnerships. Bartonietz joined Neeraj as a biomechanical expert in Feb 2019 and later took over as his coach after the exit of fellow German and javelin throw legend Uwe Hohn.During his time with Bartonietz, Neeraj won two Olympics and two World Championships medals and successfully defended his Asian Games crown in Hangzhou. However, the 27-year-old’s inability to breach the 90m-mark saw him forge a partnership with Czech legend Jan Zelezny early this […]

[ad_1] PM Modi and US President Donald Trump. NEW DELHI: Congress party's Pawan Khera raised concerns regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's lack of response to US President Donald Trump's recurring statements about mediating between India and Pakistan."This is the 8th time President Trump has made this claim that he got Operation Sindoor stopped. He claims to have used trade to get India to end Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Modi has not rejected this claim even once. What does this silence mean?" Pawan Khera wrote on X.The US President reiterated his role in easing tensions between the nations through trade discussions. During his interaction with South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump emphasised his relationship with PM Modi."If you take a look at what we just did with Pakistan and India, we settled that whole thing, and I think I settled it […]

[ad_1] FILE - Shakira performs at MetLife Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) What was supposed to be an unforgettable night of dancing and girl power at Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” tour stop in New Jersey has now become a public health headache. Over 55,000 fans packed into MetLife Stadium on May 15, and now there’s a major measles alert after one out-of-state concertgoer later diagnosed with the virus was in the crowd.Measles. The old-school childhood illness we thought was long gone is back, and this time, it might’ve crashed the Shakira show.The New Jersey Department of Health is now warning everyone who was at the concert between 7:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. to keep an eye out for symptoms until June 6, USA Today reported. What should you […]

[ad_1] AI generated image for representation NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Thursday announced it was expelling an Indian high commission staff member. This came a day after India expelled a Pakistani official from its high commission in New Delhi for alleged involvement in spying, making it the second such expulsion in a week.The ministry of external affairs said the Pakistani staffer was asked to leave within 24 hours for doing things that did not match his official duties. Pakistan responded by expelling an Indian official for similar reasons and also gave him 24 hours to leave the country.The Indian Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad was called to Pakistan’s foreign ministry and told that Indian officials should not misuse their diplomatic status.Tensions between the two countries have been high since a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, killed 26 people. In response, […]

[ad_1] MUMBAI, INDIA - MAY 21: Naman Dhir of Mumbai Indians and Surya Kumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on May 21, 2025, in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Mumbai: After yet another season which has seen them crash out at the league stage, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have been left to lick their wounds. An entire revamp of their coaching staff and playing personnel couldn't change their fortunes. What would really hurt them is that they won their first four, in fact, five out of six in IPL 2025, but faltered badly later.On Wednesday night at the Wankhede Stadium, the visitors never looked like they would suffer a comprehensive 59-run defeat when they controlled the first 18 overs of the match — a phase […]

[ad_1] Market analysts anticipate continued stability, backed by robust domestic economic indicators. (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Thursday. While Nifty50 went below 24,650, BSE Sensex was down over 600 points. At 9:21 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,617.15, down 196 points or 0.79%. BSE Sensex was at 80,971.45, down 625 points or 0.77%.Market analysts anticipate continued stability, backed by robust domestic economic indicators, satisfactory corporate performance, and predictions of above-average rainfall this season.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “There is slight risk off in global markets. This is evident from the strength in alternate assets like gold and Bitcoin. The fundamental issue is the high fiscal deficit of the US which the market feels is unsustainable. The weak US 20-year bond auction and the spike […]

[ad_1] The Queen has arrived at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, with a look that simply turned heads and demanded attention.Did Aishwarya Rai Bachchan laud 'Operation Sindoor'?Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stunned the red carpet in a royal white saree with golden details, and striking red jewellery that added just the pop effect needed for the perfect ensemble.However, what has been the topic of discussion all over social media is the sparkling red sindoor. While some claim that the sindoor nods at debunking divorce speculations, others posted that the ‘sindoor’ represents her support and appreciation of ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the international platform.The comments on X (formerly Twitter)Many users on X speculated that with the sindoor look, Aishwarya lauded the Indian Armed Forces for the retaliatory attack against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, which was the response to the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam, […]

[ad_1] Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted on X by @_anthonypeltier Two staff members from the Israeliembassy were shot and killed near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC, according to US secretary of homeland security Kristi Noem.“Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC,” Noem posted on X. “We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share.”An Israeli embassy spokesperson was quoted as saying by CNN that the Israeli ambassador was not involved in the incident and was not present at the location when the shooting took place.US attorney general Pam Bondi said on social media that she, along with acting US attorney for DC.Jeanine Pirro, has arrived at the scene of the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum.Meanwhile, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, condemned the incident […]