Karnataka plans to end labour exemption to tech firms

Karnataka labour minister Santosh Lad on July 22 said that IT industries are pressuring the government to extend working hours. "The proposal is from the IT industries, but the labour department is evaluating it. IT industries proposed this and are pressuring the government, but we want all industries to discuss this with us," he told reporters. Link: https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/karnataka-labour-minister-it-industries-pressuring-govt-to-extend-working-hours-article-12774879.html?classic=true

I was surprised to see this, i think this won’t end here. thoughts?

Are you ready to work more than 12 hrs a day?

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-plans-14-hour-work-day-in-it-sector-what-employees-union-said-6152535#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll

- Infosys has been temporarily relieved of the Rs 32,403 crore GST demand as Karnataka state tax authorities withdraw the notice. - The company has been directed to respond to the central GST intelligence agency instead. - Infosys informed stock exchanges about the withdrawal and the directive to submit further response to the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). - The controversy began on July 31 when Infosys was accused of evading GST on services from its overseas branches between 2017 and 2022, which the company denied. - NASSCOM supported Infosys, raising concerns about the impact on business sentiment and emphasizing the need for clarity in tax regulations to avoid such disputes. Source: Times Of India

Farm land allotted at cheap rate for job creation which didn't happen. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/karnataka/story/infosys-has-taken-land-in-karnataka-but-did-not-give-a-single-job-bjp-mla-2501884-2024-02-14

I feel it's unreasonable to require MNCs to disclose the number of their employees who are Kannadigas and to prioritize Kannadigas for employment. Such policies seem to be attempting to introduce reservation concepts into sectors like IT, which have traditionally operated on merit-based principles. Implementing such policies may breed resentment against the state and its communities. These measures could also raise doubts among investors about the viability of investing in a state with such regulations. Growing up, Bangalore was renowned for its welcoming people, pleasant weather, and thriving IT sector. However, with increasing instances of hooliganism and policies like these, Bangalore risks losing its appeal, leaving only its pleasant weather. As for my own background, my father is Kannadiga and my mother is Tamilian. Should my company consider me a Kannadiga?

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/Aug/08/20-of-organ-seekers-in-karnataka-are-techies-health-department