President Trump celebrated Labor Day weekend by highlighting nearly $10 trillion in new investments aimed at American workers, touting a "Golden Age of Prosperity." The administration pointed to corporate pledges from NVIDIA, Apple, IBM, and SoftBank as evidence of economic momentum. These announcements, combined with job creation and workforce programs, are positioned as part of Trump’s broader economic agenda.
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Television actress Priya Marathe, known for her roles in Marathi and Hindi serials, passed away at her Mumbai residence on August 31 at the age of 38. She had been battling cancer for several years. Marathe gained recognition for her performances in 'Kasamh Se,' 'Pavitra Rishta,' and 'Bade Acche Lagte Hain,' leaving behind a legacy of memorable characters and versatility.
Congress has criticized the Centre's recent GST cuts as belated, arguing the original tax design was flawed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the rate reductions, effective September 22, shifting many items to the 5% and 18% slabs, with some items now at 0% and others at a 40% 'sin tax' rate.
The government has lifted restrictions on ethanol production from various sugarcane sources for the 2025-26 ethanol supply year, prompting a surge in sugar stocks. This decision, aimed at boosting ethanol supply, comes as oil marketing companies prepare to issue tenders. The government will monitor sugar diversion to ensure adequate domestic sweetener availability.
The fragile peace process in Manipur faces setbacks as Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups reject Centre's deals aimed at restoring normalcy. Kuki-Zo groups deny reopening NH2 highway, while Meitei organizations criticize the extension of the SoO agreement with tribal militant outfits, deeming it illegitimate and undermining democratic principles amidst President's rule.
Former Scale AI employee, Eugene Ling, apologizes to his new team at Mercor as Scale AI sues him for allegedly stealing confidential documents. The lawsuit claims Ling took over 100 documents containing customer strategies and attempted to poach a major client. Ling denies nefarious intent, stating he was instructed not to delete the files when he offered.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced a significant reduction of 4,000 customer support positions, a 45% decrease, as AI agents now handle 50% of customer interactions. This shift contrasts with Benioff's July statements, where he downplayed AI's potential for mass unemployment. The company is also utilizing AI to address a backlog of over 100 million uncalled sales leads.
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