Local·2026-05-19T12:46:01+00:00
Transport unions call off bus strike after Karnataka HC directive
Transport unions in Karnataka have called off a planned statewide bus strike set for May 20 after the Karnataka High Court intervened, directing the unions to resolve their demands through discussions with the government instead of disrupting public bus services. Union leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the government's unilateral decisions regarding wage revisions and emphasized the need for negotiations, particularly regarding their demand for a wage increase above 15 percent and retroactive implementation from January 1, 2024.
Hindustan Times - Bengaluru
Local·2026-05-19T10:32:03+00:00
Bengaluru real estate firm dupes over 300 in suspected Rs 100-crore lease scam; MD flees
A real estate firm in Bengaluru is under investigation for allegedly defrauding over 300 individuals in a lease scam involving approximately Rs 100 crore. The managing director of the firm has reportedly fled, prompting concerns among affected residents about the potential loss of their investments.
Indian Express - Bengaluru
Local·2026-05-19T08:55:58+00:00
Immediate FIRs, recorded post-mortem: Karnataka gets SOP for custodial death, violence probes
The Karnataka government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling custodial deaths and violence investigations. This includes the requirement for immediate First Information Reports (FIRs) and the recording of post-mortem examinations to ensure transparency and accountability in such cases.
Indian Express - Bengaluru
