Starbucks has reportedly ditched its AI-powered inventory tracking system after just nine months, citing a need to standardize counting methods. The tool, intended to combat product shortages, allegedly miscounted items. This move comes as CEO Brian Niccol faces pressure to improve profits, with the company also announcing significant corporate layoffs.
Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan revealed he was compelled to commentate shortly after his brother’s cremation, highlighting immense professional pressure. He also cited this and alleged colour discrimination as reasons for his recent retirement from the BCCI commentary panel, detailing past struggles with mental health and appearance-based bias.
Centre Orders X to Withhold ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Account Over National Security Concerns: Report Outlook India
Umar Khalid has been granted three days of interim bail by the Delhi High Court to be with his mother for her surgery. He will be released from June 1 to June 3, with strict conditions including staying within Delhi-NCR and only visiting the hospital. The court’s decision came after a trial court rejected his
Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Ruturaj Gaikwad against fan criticism following Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 playoff exit. Ashwin urged supporters to stop abusing the young captain, emphasizing that poor form is common and highlighting the increased competitiveness of the IPL. He noted Gaikwad’s struggles as both batter and captain during the season.
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global energy crisis, potentially pushing oil prices to $200 per barrel by late 2026. Wood Mackenzie’s report outlines three scenarios, with the worst-case predicting a significant economic contraction. This warning echoes Iran’s own earlier predictions amid escalating regional tensions.
A new report reveals over 75% of Delhi’s land area experienced recurring heat stress between 2015 and 2024. Industrial belts, dense residential areas, and unplanned settlements are identified as the hottest zones, with land surface temperatures reaching up to 60.7 degrees Celsius. The study highlights weakening natural cooling systems and recommends recognizing heat as a
The Supreme Court has underscored the legal rights of individuals to dictate their estate plans, stating that a Will is not automatically deemed suspicious simply because it omits heirs like a spouse or children.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has directed strict enforcement of animal welfare laws for Bakrid. He emphasized zero tolerance for illegal animal transport, slaughter, and cruelty. Sacrifices are permitted only at designated sites, with a complete ban on cows and camels. Public spaces are off-limits for animal trade and sacrifice, with swift action promised against violators.
India is grappling with a severe shortage of bitumen, threatening the pace of road construction and upkeep amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. Prices for key VG-40 bitumen have skyrocketed, nearly doubling, while available supplies have plummeted.
