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New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Microsoft implements further layoffs amid AI-focused restructuring
CHENNAI: Microsoft has carried out another round of layoffs, cutting over 300 jobs on Tuesday, just weeks after announcing a significant workforce reduction of 6,000 positions. The latest cuts are reportedly aimed at encouraging adaptation to emerging AI-driven tools and methodologies across the industry. The layoffs have sparked controversy and public concern, particularly following a viral Reddit post by the wife of a long-time Microsoft employee who was among those terminated. The post describes how her husband, a 25-year veteran of the company, was dismissed via an automated notice from Washington state—an account that was reviewed and reported by Bloomberg. While Microsoft has not disclosed which specific roles were affected in this round, earlier layoffs primarily targeted coders and managers. These ongoing workforce reductions are part of Microsoft's broader restructuring strategy, which aligns with its substantial investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company aims to reallocate resources to support growth in AI technologies. During a recent Town Hall event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the decision to lay off 6,000 employees—about 3% of the company's workforce. Nadella emphasized that the layoffs were part of organizational restructuring and not reflective of employee performance. The cuts notably affected roles in product development, underlining that even engineering positions are not immune to the shifts brought on by the rise of artificial intelligence.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
100 Black Men of America, Inc. to Host National Town Hall on the Future of Black America
ATLANTA, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 39th Annual Conference, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., the nation's premier mentoring and leadership development organization, will present a dynamic National Town Hall titled "The Future of Black America." This pivotal gathering will bring together some of the most prolific and influential voices across business, politics, education, health, and social justice for an unfiltered and forward-looking conversation about the future of Black communities in America. Scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Town Hall will provide valuable insights, perspectives, and solutions presented by a distinguished panel of national leaders. Panelist: Ambassador Andrew Young – Civil rights icon and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Hope Bryant – Founder, Operation HOPE; Chair, President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability Alberto Carvalho – Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District Dr. James E. K. Hildreth – President and CEO, Meharry Medical College Moderator: Leroy Chapman – Editor-in-Chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution These leaders will engage in a candid discussion on the most pressing issues facing Black America—from economic mobility and health equity to policy reform, education, cultural identity, and systemic change. "This Town Hall represents more than a conversation—it's a call to action," said Milton H. Jones, Jr., Chairman of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. "We're bringing together transformative thinkers and doers to ignite solutions and inspire progress for the next era of Black excellence and empowerment." Dr. Martin Luther King challenged us many years ago to determine where we go from here: Chaos or Community? As we focus on preparing leaders to impact our changing world, this Town Hall will help us focus on avoiding chaos and building community" Date: June 5, 2025Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11:30 Hilton New Orleans Riverside – Grand Salon C&D Attendees will walk away with deeper insights and clear takeaways for contributing to collective progress and advancing the 100's mission of mentoring, education, health and wellness, economic empowerment, and leadership development. Media can obtain credentials and access the media kit by viewing the bottom section of this page. Interviews with the panelists, 100's executive board members, and sponsor representatives can be scheduled. Photos can be taken 10 minutes prior to the Town Hall. Visit for complete information. About 100 Black Men of America, 100 Black Men of America is the world's largest volunteer network of Black men focused on mentoring minority youth. The national organization began with nine chapters in 1986. The first chapter was founded in New York City in 1963. The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is a national alliance of leading African American men in business, public affairs, and government. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for African Americans, with a specific focus on African American youth. Since its inception, the organization has grown to more than 5,000 members, with 102 chapters that impact more than 100,000 underserved and underrepresented minority youth every year. Visit for more information on the programs and initiatives of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. and their global network of chapters. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SC notice to state govt in Town Hall case
Jaipur: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the state govt in the ongoing legal battle over the ownership of the historic Town Hall in old Jaipur, while declining to stay the earlier Rajasthan High Court judgment that declared it state property. The dispute, involving properties valued at nearly Rs 2,500 crore, centres around several historic buildings in Jaipur's Walled City, including the former Vidhan Sabha (Town Hall), police headquarters, home guard general directorate and accountant office complex at Jaleb Chowk. The matter reached the apex court after the erstwhile Jaipur royal family, led by Padmini Devi, filed a special leave petition (SLP) challenging the Rajasthan High Court's single bench order of April 17, which declared these buildings as "govt property". The single bench of Justice Ashok Kumar Jain had issued this order while accepting four revision petitions from the state govt. The single bench order also decreed that no civil court could entertain any claims related to this case. Senior advocate Harish Salve appeared before the apex court on behalf of Padmini Devi and others and submitted that the dispute involves purely civil rights over private property that was ceded to the state govt under a covenant with the express condition that it be used only for official purposes by the govt. A division bench comprising justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George acknowledged the case as involving "an important question of law" but refused to grant any interim relief. The court has given the state govt six weeks to respond to the notices issued to chief secretary, principal secretary (general administration) and Amber development and management authority. Controversy over the Town Hall building, which housed the Rajasthan assembly until Nov 2000, intensified in 2022 when the then Congress govt under Ashok Gehlot announced plans to convert the old Vidhan Sabha building into a 'world class Rajasthan heritage museum', prompting objections from the erstwhile Jaipur royal family. Additional advocate general Shiv Mangal Sharma, representing the state govt, argued in the apex court that such disputes concerning pre-Constitution covenants were barred under Article 363 of the Constitution. He assured the court that the state would respect the pending proceedings and refrain from taking any action regarding the property during the course of proceedings.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Can Courts Interfere In Disputes Over Properties Of Ex Princely States? Top Court To Examine
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine whether Article 363 of the Constitution bars courts from hearing disputes relating to properties of erstwhile princely states mentioned under the pre-constitutional covenants. Article 363 bars the interference of courts in any disputes which may arise from certain treaties, agreements, covenants, sanad, engagements, etc., executed between a princely state and the Government of India. A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih, therefore, issued notice on a plea filed by members of Jaipur's royal family including Rajmata Padmini Devi, deputy chief minister Diya Kumari and Sawai Padmanabh Singh over the possession of the Town Hall (Old Vidhan Sabha) and other properties situated in the walled city. They have challenged the decision of Rajasthan High Court, which held that suits seeking possession of the Town Hall, mentioned in the covenant between the erstwhile princely state and the Union of India, couldn't be entertained by civil courts under Article 363 of the Constitution. Senior Advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the royal family members, contended that the covenant in question was entered into by five princes whereas the Government of India was only a guarantor to ensure that the terms were fulfilled. He pointed out that this aspect was not argued in the proceedings before the high court, which resulted in an impugned judgement of April 17. Justice Mishra, however, asked Salve if the Government of India was not a party, how did the merger with the Union of India happen. Mr Salve clarified that the merger occurred after the covenant, with the onset of Article 1 of the Constitution. Justice Mishra said going by the arguments of Mr Salve, it would mean that if the Union of India was not a party to the covenant and, therefore, Article 363 would not apply then the situation would essentially lead to every other ruler filing a suit and asking for their property to be returned. Mr Salve said filling a suit and having a right (over the property) were two different things. He clarified that it was not the case of the petitioners to claim ownership over properties that were constitutionally vested with the state in line with the covenant, irrespective of Article 363. "Nobody has the right to what is vested with the finished, it's over. And if I was to ever question the inventory, it would be barred with or without 363 and I'd make that good." Justice Mishra, who was not convinced by Mr Salve's arguments, said, "Tomorrow, you will say the entire Jaipur is yours. This way every princely state will come forward and declare independence." The bench agreed to hear the matter in detail and issued notice to Rajasthan government noting two more suits were likely to be filed in the matter. Additional Advocate General Shiv Mangal Sharma, appearing for Rajasthan government, said given the longevity of the matter, the state would not precipitate the issue and maintain status quo on the disputed properties. The bench posted matter after eight weeks as it recorded Sharma's statement. The matter related to the long-standing multi-property dispute between the former royal family of Jaipur and the state government. The disputed properties – town hall, old police headquarters, old home guard general directorate, and the old accountant office complex at Jaleb Chowk – are currently in the government's possession. The members of royal family had initially filed four suits before the civil court for mandatory injunction, possession, permanent injunction, and recovery of mesne profit for Town Hall. It was contended that the Town Hall was in official use only till 2001, and thereafter a new Vidhan Sabha building was constructed and it was not put to official use. Similar claims were raised for other properties, currently valued at thousands of crores. On April 17, the high court rejected the claims of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur that town hall, old police headquarters, old home guard general directorate, and the old accountant office complex at Jaleb Chowk — all of which are situated in walled city are "government properties". It also decreed that no civil court could entertain any claims related to the present case. The order allowed four revision petitions filed by the state government against a subordinate court's order.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Snow Hill Board of Commissioners announce emergency meeting; reconsiders closure of police department
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — The town of Snow Hill's Board of Commissioners have announced an emergency meeting to reconsider the closure of the Snow Hill Police Department. The meeting is set to take place at Snow Hill Town Hall on June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm. This meeting has been called after Congressman Don Davis urged town commissioners to reconsider. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
