Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has warned employees that the company's corporate workforce will shrink in the coming years due to the integration of AI tools across its operations. Jassy emphasized the need for employees to adapt and embrace AI to remain relevant, as Amazon deploys generative AI across various business units, aiming for efficiency gains and innovation.
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The Kerala High Court has issued a notice to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, requesting her response to a petition challenging her election from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. BJP candidate Navya Haridas filed the petition, alleging corrupt practices and non-disclosure of properties in Priyanka's election affidavit. The court admitted the petition and scheduled a further hearing in August.
The United States has rebuffed India's request for WTO consultations regarding American tariffs on automobiles and auto components, asserting the tariffs were implemented under a national security provision. The US maintains these measures under the essential security exception within global trade regulations, stating they are not safeguard measures subject to WTO's Agreement on Safeguards.
The UN Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, emphasizing the 'High Seas Treaty' to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. India pledged to ratify the treaty soon and proposed a 10-point roadmap for sustainable ocean governance. The conference also highlighted growing calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, reflecting a global commitment to ocean health.
President Trump walked back on his claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire after meeting with Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. Trump lauded the two nations' leaders for averting a potential nuclear conflict. Discussions also involved a potential US-Pakistan trade partnership and the Iran-Israel situation, with Trump seeking Pakistan's insights on Iran.
A helicopter crash near Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route claimed seven lives, including a toddler and the pilot. The Aryan Aviation's Bell 407 chopper, carrying pilgrims, crashed and caught fire amid adverse weather conditions. Preliminary reports suggest dense clouds and heavy rain, indicated by a yellow alert, may have contributed to the accident.
Avika Gor, famously known as little Anandi, returns to the channel that launched her career, but this time with her fiancé, Milind Chandwani. The couple is set to star in the reality show 'Pati Patni Aur Panga,' offering a candid look into their relationship.
Justice Surya Kant cautioned against judicial overreach, emphasizing the importance of restraint and facilitating democratic dialogue rather than supplanting the legislature. CJI B R Gavai, echoing similar concerns, warned against judicial activism turning into 'judicial terrorism,' highlighting the challenges posed by social media's influence on public perception and the judiciary's independence.
Indian auto industry representatives are seeking China's approval to expedite rare earth magnet imports, crucial for EV production. China's export restrictions on these materials, implemented in April, are causing potential production delays
Jake Fraser-McGurk's explosive 88 off 38 balls propelled San Francisco Unicorns to a formidable 219-8. His innings, featuring eleven sixes, ranks second-highest in Major League Cricket. Partnering with Finn Allen (52), Fraser-McGurk's aggressive batting helped Unicorns defeat Los Angeles Knight Riders by 32 runs. The victory moved SF Unicorns to the top of the league table.