Apple unveils $600 billion investment in US manufacturing, presents 24-carat gift to Trump
Washington: Apple has announced plans to extend its manufacturing presence in the United States with the introduction of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), backed by a $600 billion investment over the next four years.
At a ceremonial event at the White House, Apple CEO Tim Cook also presented a symbolic gift to President Donald Trump. A specially designed commemorative piece, the gift is an artifact, which Cook described as the only one of its kind, was crafted entirely in the United States. It features a circular glass component manufactured by Corning, the company responsible for producing the glass used in iPhones, mounted on a 24-karat gold base sourced from Utah.
The glass element bears the inscription “President Donald Trump” alongside Apple’s iconic logo, the signature of Tim Cook and the year “2025.” It was designed by a former U.S. Marine Corps corporal now employed at Apple.
During the press conference, Cook noted Apple’s long-term vision to reposition the U.S. as a global hub for technological innovation and advanced manufacturing. He confirmed that the AMP will be developed in partnership with more than ten companies, including Corning, Coherent, GlobalWafers America, Applied Materials, Amkor, Texas Instruments, Samsung, GlobalFoundries and Broadcom. These firms will be contributing key components for Apple’s product lines.
The announcement from Apple comes after the U.S. government’s increasing pressure on technology companies to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing.
Tim Cook stated, “We're proud to increase our investments across the United States to $600 billion over four years and launch our new American Manufacturing Program.”
Apple is expanding our US commitment to $600 billion over the next four years. And our new American Manufacturing Program will bring even more jobs and advanced manufacturing to the US. pic.twitter.com/6KWkTGJN3O
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 6, 2025
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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 7, 2025
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Mangaluru: Man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case
Mangaluru: A court in Mangaluru has sentenced a 44-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
According to Deccan Herald, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, FTSC-II (POCSO), Maanu K S, delivered the judgment.
The convict has been identified as Dayanand Moolya (44).
According to Special Public Prosecutor Sahana Devi Boloor, the incident occurred on November 16, 2025, when a seven-year-old girl was studying alone at home and the accused illegally entered the house and raped her. He threatened to kill her and throw her into a well if she revealed it to anyone.
The survivor later informed her mother, following which a complaint was registered at Mulki Police Station on November 22. Police Inspector Manjunath B S investigated the case and submitted the charge sheet to the court.
For the rape, under POCSO Section 6, along with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act 65(2) and POCSO 4(2), the man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000. For illegal entry into the house, under BNS Section 332(B), the convict has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000. For issuing death threats, under BNS Section 351(3), he has been sentenced to two years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000.
The court also directed payment of Rs 4 lakh as compensation to the survivor, including Rs 40,000 from the fine amount, and instructed the District Legal Services Authority to provide the remaining Rs 3.60 lakh.
