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Foxconn Deal: Karnataka Labour Laws In Focus, Tamil Nadu May Follow

Allowing 12-hour shifts for all and night-time work for women was meant to benefit software firms, but is said to have clinched Foxconn's Rs 80 billion investment.

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Apple contractor Wistron says its Karnataka operations to resume soon

Shut since December following violence owing to labour unrest at its Karnataka facility, Wistron, Taiwanese contract manufacturer for Apple Inc, said on Tuesday its operations in Bengaluru will start soon, as the state government asserted it was ready to extend all cooperation. "We are looking forward to restarting our operations and welcoming back team members," David Shen, CEO Wistron Smart Devices, said in a statement. He said since the violent incident at their Narasapura facility in Kolar district in December last year, the company has been working hard on improving across the board to raise standards and fix the issues.

Court implicates UK firm for deserting staff