KARNATAKA LABOUR DEPARTMENT
No longer just non-AC train: Indian Railways' first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 with AC coaches hits tracks between Delhi and Patna to ease Chhath Puja rush
Indian Railways has introduced its first Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 featuring AC coaches on the New Delhi-Patna route to manage the Chhath Puja rush. The special train, which departed on November 11, has a 22-coach configuration comprising First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper and General coaches. The upgraded train features push-pull technology, improved suspension, modern toilets and mobile charging points.
Election Day 2026 results so far: Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race; who is Democrat's wife Sarah Jukaku?
Election Day 2026 results so far: Michigan's closely watched 2026 Senate race pits Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers, with both candidates competing for a crucial seat. Most polls predict that Abdul El-Sayed might win. As voters head to the polls, here's what to know about El-Sayed's career, political background and wife, psychiatrist Sarah Jukaku.
IIT Kharagpur and Absolute launch Smart Scout AI project for soybean farming
Absolute and IIT Kharagpur are developing an early warning system for soybean farmers to minimize crop losses. The Smart Scout project aims to detect lodging risks, assess damage, and estimate yields using artificial intelligence. This initiative is part of the Quad-backed AI-ENGAGE program focusing on agricultural innovations. Pilot trials will be conducted across major soybean-growing states in India over the next three years.
Karnataka HC grants relief to JioStar, Zee over 2% cess as broadcasters challenge law
The Karnataka High Court has issued a ruling preventing the state government from taking action against broadcasters. This relates to a 2% welfare cess imposed on television operators and other entities. Justice HT Narendra Prasad directed the state government to respond to petitions challenging the cess. The broadcasters argue that they differ fundamentally from cinema theatres in their operations.
Karnataka Minister warns of 'far-reaching consequences' on US suspension of Green Card program for IT majors
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge outlined potential challenges for India's IT sector due to the US suspension. This suspension may increase operational costs and reduce flexibility for Indian IT companies in the United States. Kharge suggested that more high-value work might remain in India due to difficulties in relocating engineers. He emphasized the need for India to be prepared for this shifting landscape in technology operations.
Andhra Pradesh commercial tax collections rise 18 pc to Rs 30,436 cr in H1
Andhra Pradesh’s commercial tax collections rose 18% year-on-year to Rs 30,435.98 crore during April-September 2026, with September recording the highest monthly collection so far. Net GST collections increased 18% to Rs 19,635.49 crore in the first half of FY 2026-27, while September net GST rose 14.10%. The state attributed the growth to stronger compliance, enforcement, economic activity and technology-led tax monitoring.
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Employers face compliance hurdles as states delay notification of Labour Code rules
Ten states and union territories have formally adopted some Labour Codes, creating compliance challenges for companies. Major industrial states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have delayed notifying rules, causing confusion for employers. Inconsistencies between central and state rules complicate adherence to labour laws.
Companies upset as states delay labour codes adoption
Major industrial states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana and Punjab are taking longer than expected to notify the final rules, leaving employers in a flux over several divergent provisions. HR departments say they now have to navigate Centre-state rules that don't align, creating inconsistencies in compliance requirements.
Karnataka HC quashes 2% cinema cess order, says law not yet in force
The Karnataka High Court has recently invalidated the 2% cess on cinema tickets instated by the state government, which was still pending execution. Following the Labour Department's decision to retract their September order concerning the levy, the court is now looking for the government's input on a petition challenging this tax. Notably, the 2024 Act aimed to utilize this cess for enhancing worker welfare.
Karnataka: HC seeks Govt response on 2% cinema cess on petitions from multiplexes
The Karnataka High Court has sought the state government's response to a petition. This petition challenges the levy of a two percent cess on cinema tickets. The Multiplex Association of India and PVR INOX filed the writ petition. They argue the government cannot enforce the cess through circulars. The court will examine legal issues after determining if the Act is in force.
Shobha Karandlaje urges Governor to block Karnataka Parks Bill over 5% land-use provision
Karandlaje objected particularly to a provision allowing the state government, on the recommendation of a high-level committee, to alienate or permit the use of up to 5% of a park’s total area through sale, lease, gift, exchange, mortgage or other means.
Labour laws: IT union urges Karnataka govt to withdraw self-certification sops to IT/ITeS firms
The Karnataka IT Policy (2025-2030) was released on Tuesday by chief minister Siddaramaiah at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025. The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) termed the exemption as the state government’s abdication of the constitutional and statutory responsibility to enforce labour laws.
Karnataka working on 5% quota in private sector jobs for persons with disabilities
Karnataka is set to introduce a groundbreaking policy. It aims to reserve up to 5% of jobs in private companies for persons with disabilities. Additionally, a 10% quota is proposed for differently-abled children in educational institutions. This initiative seeks to foster diversity and inclusion, aligning with constitutional rights. The proposal will soon be presented to the state cabinet for consideration.
TCS layoffs: No employee has complained, IT firm tells Karnataka labour authority
Representatives of the TCS management met the unions and Karnataka’s labour department officials to deliberate on the notice from the labour authorities on complaints made by the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU).
Involvement of migrant labourers in crimes: Karnataka Home Minister to discuss with Labour department
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced a joint meeting with the Labour Department to address rising crimes involving migrant laborers, prompted by the alleged kidnapping and murder of a child in Hubballi by a man from Bihar. While acknowledging the necessity of migrant workers, the Minister emphasized the need to curb their involvement in criminal activities.
Infosys layoffs: NITES approaches education ministry for apprenticeship law violation
This comes days after the Karnataka labour department found no violations of labour laws by the Bengaluru-headquartered IT company in the layoffs of over 300 trainees.
Infosys layoffs: Karnataka labour department finds no law violation
A team led by additional labour commissioner (industrial relations) G Manjunath, on orders of labour minister Santhosh Lad, visited the two campuses of Infosys in Mysuru and Bengaluru, and vetted the documents related to the 'hiring'and information from Infosys.
Karnataka: Industries urge govt to appeal HC order on minimum wages
The Karnataka government is facing pressure from industry associations to contest a recent High Court ruling on minimum wages. They fear that a substantial increase could adversely affect manufacturing and service industries. They argue that minimum wages in neighboring states are lower, and further hikes could erode competitiveness.
Karnataka to draft a rule governing the welfare of gig and platform workers
The rule is expected to be ready in about a month’s time, labour minister Shivaram Hebbar told ET. It will, however, take effect only after the Centre notifies the date of implementation of the new labour codes.
Karnataka labour office summons Infosys over non-compete clause on July 4
The office of the assistant labour commissioner of Karnataka has sent a notice to the managing director and CEO of India's second-largest software exporter for a joint discussion on July 4 at 3 pm “to examine and verify the contents of the complaint filed by the employee of your organisation,” read the notice, a copy of which was reviewed by ET.
Manufacturing, staffing firms in Karnataka fear police checks could roil their hiring plans
Those who are privy to the partially digital police verification of over 6,000 employees at Wistron following the labour riots said it was slow and mired in problems. The labour department had mandated police verification of all employees at Wistron while re-hiring them.
Karnataka industries minister says Wistron and Toyota incidents will not affect state’s investment prospects
“These incidents will not hurt future investments. In fact, the government-approved investments of Rs 22,419 crore on Monday for EV manufacturing projects. The government is doing everything to encourage businesses,” the minister told ET. On addressing labour grievances, he said the industries department is regularly in touch with the labour department to solve labour related issues
Wistron riots: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa urged to fix flaws in labour rules
“The labour department should play a very different role in dispute redressal. There should be a proper grievance redressal system to address issues raised by workers early and ensure the workforce does not take law into their hands,” Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw told ET.
Karnataka labour department says workers' rights violated at Wistron factory
The team of labour officials that inspected the factory and interacted with the management, manpower supply agencies and employees, has revealed there was a difference in payment paid to contract workers as against the number of days they worked and the management had not solved the issue despite workers bringing it to the notice of HR.
Wistron did not pay workers overtime: Karnataka labour department
“Workers have accused the company of not being given wages for overtime work, which is found to be true. We have asked Wistron to share all records related to the work attendance and payment. Action will be taken as per law,” labour commissioner Akram Pasha told.
Karnataka plans bounty for construction workers
The Labour Department has an ambitious target to bring on board about 2 million construction workers over the next six months, and issue them smart cards linked to their Aadhaar numbers.
Siddaramaiah offers sop for private sector quota
The government will bear the employer's portion of the EPF and ESI if a company provides jobs to the youth it picks up at the Udyog Mela.
Karnataka plans 100% quota for locals in private blue-collar jobs
The 100% horizontal reservation for Kannadigas is meant for all private industries -except those in the infotech and biotech sector.
State eases 'labour pain' for factories and businesses
“We will take the declarations at face value. Our aim is to increase the trust between the government and companies," Ramamurthy said.
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