US president Trump hosted tech leaders, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, at the White House to discuss AI and US investments. The meeting highlighted the growing influence of Indian-American executives in Silicon Valley. Trump downplayed jobs data, mentioned speaking with Putin, and Google's CEO expressed relief over the antitrust case's end.
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Ayesha Curry, wife of Stephen Curry, is in Italy with friends and family. She attended Drake's Milan show as part of his European tour. Curry shared pictures from the concert and celebrated her cousin's birthday. She also posted photos interacting with a horse named Mary. She is a horse enthusiast and has previously celebrated the Kentucky Derby with a watch party at her restaurant.
The Indian Army, NDRF, BSF, and IAF have been conducting extensive rescue operations in Punjab's flood-affected districts, including Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot. Aviation helicopters evacuated stranded civilians, CRPF personnel, and irrigation officials, while ground teams rescued villagers from rising floodwaters using boats. These efforts provided essential relief and instilled confidence among the distressed population amidst severe flooding reminiscent of 1988.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar addressed fans following the tragic stampede after their IPL victory parade, expressing condolences and solidarity. Virat Kohli echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the heartbreak and offering prayers. RCB announced a compensation package, a memorial, and safety measures, while a judicial commission held organisers responsible for safety lapses.
Redmond police arrested seven individuals, including current and former Microsoft employees, for trespassing and barricading themselves inside President Brad Smith's office during a protest organized by No Azure for Apartheid. The demonstrators demanded Microsoft end its ties with the Israeli government and provide reparations to Palestinians.
Civil Lines grapples with receding floodwaters but remains without power for three days due to a submerged transformer. Residents face sewer backflow and water contamination, prompting calls for a permanent solution to the recurring flooding. Tata Power DDL advises safety precautions and is awaiting safe water levels to restore electricity after safety checks.
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.
Hanspal Traders, a railway coach component manufacturer in Kapurthala, has shifted its operations to fabricate boats for Punjab flood relief. Prompted by calls from across the state and encouraged by an MLA, the company is also sharing its designs to involve other manufacturers. They aim to produce boats manually, focusing on aiding people and transporting essential supplies.
Amid escalating attacks on Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that all options are on the table, including further sanctions against Russia. He downplayed the significance of the SCO summit and criticized India's purchase and resale of Russian oil, accusing them of financing the war.