After failed record supermarket merger, Albertsons cuts jobs, says AI is helping operations

Grocery giant Albertsons is significantly cutting back its physical stores and workforce nationwide following the collapse of its proposed merger with Kroger. Facing intense competition, the company has already closed around 20 locations this year, with more slated for closure across various states. This restructuring aims to streamline operations and adapt to market pressures.

Who is Mukul Choudhary? Meet youngster who turned the game for LSG

Iran-US truce talks in Pakistan: Who is likely to attend?

A high-level US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, will travel to Islamabad this weekend for crucial talks with Iran. The discussions aim to secure a more lasting ceasefire and end weeks of intense hostilities. Pakistan will host the in-person meetings, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expected to be involved. Both sides are set to hold direct negotiations.

Megan Thee Stallion opens up on mother’s death amid Klay romance

The Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Klay Thompson, has proven his love and loyalty towards the popular Grammy winner, Megan Thee Stallion, for close to a year of their high profile romance. While Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson seem happy together, the popular artist had gone through a lot in her life, including witnessing her mother’s brutal death in 2019.

Dianna Russini admits doubts about marriage amid Vrabel drama

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and The New York Times’ popular NFL reporter, Dianna Russini, have landed themselves in major trouble in the last few hours. After being spotted at an upscale hotel in Sedona, it is being rumored that Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have had an alleged affair for a long time. While both of them have strongly denied affair rumors, Dianna Russini’s words about how she was unsure of marrying her husband have sparked chaos.

Chinese govt hit by one of the biggest hacks, data from national Supercomputer stolen

China faces its largest data breach ever after a cyberattack on a state-run supercomputing center in Tianjin. Over 10 petabytes of sensitive data, including defense documents and missile schematics, were allegedly stolen. Experts believe the leak is genuine, potentially offering valuable intelligence. This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity weaknesses within China.

Rs 590 crore IDFC First Bank scam: Haryana govt suspends 2 IAS officers

Haryana suspends two IAS officers, RK Singh and Pradeep Kumar, in connection with a Rs 500 crore IDFC First Bank scam. The probe has been transferred to the CBI. The scam allegedly involved siphoning off nearly Rs 590 crore of government funds through shell companies and bogus billing.

BJK Cup: India learn the cost of not closing things out

India suffered a 0-3 loss to Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup after a series of missed opportunities. Vaishnavi Adkar and the doubles pair of Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale let winning chances slip, while Sahaja Yamalapalli struggled against a higher-ranked opponent. Coach Vishal Uppal said, “I think today was a day of missed chances,” urging players to learn, improve, and keep fighting despite fading qualification hopes.

Serena Williams shares rare Easter photos, opens up on motherhood

Serena Williams shared rare Easter photos with Alexis Ohanian and daughters Olympia and Adira, calling family time everything. She also spoke on Today about motherhood, her daughters’ personalities, and learning to balance attention between them. Her words and photos showed a simple, honest side of life after tennis, focused fully on family and everyday moments.

Assembly elections: Kerala, Assam, Puducherry record higher turnout than 2021

Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam witnessed increased voter turnout in their recent assembly elections compared to 2021. Puducherry recorded the highest at 89.20%, followed by Assam at 85.10%, and Kerala at 77.50%. Senior leaders, including chief ministers, cast their votes across the 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.

Albertsons cuts jobs after failed merger; says: AI is helping us reimagine ecosystem

Grocery giant Albertsons is significantly cutting back its physical stores and workforce nationwide following the collapse of its proposed merger with Kroger. Facing intense competition, the company has already closed around 20 locations this year, with more slated for closure across various states. This restructuring aims to streamline operations and adapt to market pressures.

Umpiring blunder! Finn Allen dismissal sparks row in KKR vs LSG match

Umpiring faced backlash in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) IPL 2026 match after Finn Allen’s controversial catch dismissal by Digvesh Rathi on Thursday. Fans questioned its validity, sparking debate and memes online. Despite the uproar, KKR steadied their innings, but the incident kept umpiring standards under scrutiny.

World record! Brazil’s Laura scripts history, becomes first ever to...

Brazil’s Laura Cardoso made history by taking a record nine wickets (9/4) in a T20I against Lesotho, the best-ever figures in the format. The 21-year-old bowler surpassed Sonam Yeshey and Rohmalia Rohmalia. Brazil scored 202 before bowling Lesotho out for 13, sealing a massive 189-run win with her unforgettable spell.

Narine comes back as KKR asked to bat first against LSG - check full playing XI

KKR got a big boost as ace spinner Sunil Narine came back into the side after missing last match against PBKS.

PAN Card application 2026: Four new forms introduced - which is the right one for you?

These forms - Form 93, Form 94, Form 95, and Form 96, have been introduced to suit different categories of applicants, including Indian residents, foreign individuals, as well as domestic and overseas entities.