General Motors has let go of over 200 salaried employees, mainly CAD engineers, at its Michigan tech campus. This move, part of a restructuring to boost profits, follows strong third-quarter earnings and a raised financial outlook. GM stated the layoffs target execution roles to enhance core design capabilities. This comes as the automotive sector sees broader workforce reductions.
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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has been appointed Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) in the Indian Army. This honour follows his distinguished military career and numerous athletic achievements. Chopra's journey includes significant awards like the Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna, and Padma Shri. His recent participation in the World Athletics Championships also saw him compete strongly.
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