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Nationwide Strike With Over 25 Crore Workers Halting Work, Bangalore Citizens Brace For The Worst
A nationwide strike has been called by several trade unions across the political spectrum in protest against what they call the anti-labour policies of the Narendra Modi-led government in the centre.
While the nationwide strike is expected to affect transport and essential services like Banking, postal services and power, schools and educational institutions are expected to remain open.
Like in other major urban centres, Bangalore is also expected to be affected by the Bandh call.
The strike call has been given by a group of 10 trade unions across the country, and more than 25 crore workers across the country are expected to take part in it.
The bandh has also received support from the farmer groups and associations. The trade unions are protesting against what they call anti-labour, anti-farmer and pro-capitalist policies of the Centre government.
The Banking services are likely to be affected because several banking workers’ associations have also joined the strike.
Essential banking services like cheque clearance, account queries, and loan processing could be affected.
The Insurance sector is also expected to participate in the nationwide strike. The postal workers have also lent support to the strike.
Although neither BMTC nor KSRTC has given any notice of joining the strike and halting work, the public in the State is bracing to face potential delays and cancellations. The Coal and
Power sector, which includes more than 27 lakh electricity workers, has also joined the strike, but major outages are not expected, though routine outages are expected and their rectification could be delayed due to the shortage of staff.
Bangalore is an IT hub, and the sector is closely monitoring the situation, and it is possible that workers may opt to work from home if transport services are affected.
The primary point of dispute between the trade unions and the Central Government revolves around the four newly introduced labour codes, which the unions claim undermine collective bargaining power and accelerate the privatisation of public sector enterprises.
Additionally, the unions have criticised the Central Government for not responding to a 17-point charter of demands submitted the previous year.
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Bengaluru Techie Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Retired Navy Father and Dentist Mother to Death in Vignan Nagar
A 33-year-old tech professional has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his retired Navy officer father and dentist mother to death at their villa in east Bengaluru’s Vignan Nagar. Police suspect a family dispute over financial demands, and further investigation into the motive is underway.
A shocking incident has shocked the people of East Bengaluru. A 33-year-old tech professional has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents inside their luxurious villa in Vigyan Nagar under the jurisdiction of the HAL police station.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30-8 a.m. on Wednesday morning at Adarsh Vista a residential complex near HAL Township.
The victims have been identified as 60-year-old retired Navy Captain Naveen Chandra Bhat and his 55-year-old wife, Dr. Shyamala Bhat, a practicing dentist.
According to police the couple was allegedly attacked by their son, Rohan Chandra Bhat, following a heated argument. Preliminary investigations indicate that Rohan repeatedly stabbed both his parents during the altercation.
Hearing the commotion neighbors rushed to the home and rushed the seriously injured couple to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road. Doctors declared them dead shortly after arriving.
Based on a complaint from Madhavi Nair, a neighbor and doctor associated with Manipal Hospital the HAL police have registered a murder case.
The accused was detained and later produced in court.
Police sources revealed that Rohan previously worked as a software engineer in the US and returned to Bengaluru about three years ago. Investigators believe he was trying to raise funds for a business venture and was allegedly pressuring his parents for financial support.
The couple reportedly expressed an inability to meet his demands leading to frequent quarrels. Following the previous altercation, Rohan had been living separately in Varthur.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact motive.
The bodies have been sent to Bowring Hospital for a postmortem examination, which will be conducted after the couple’s daughter, who lives in the US arrives in Bengaluru.
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Gym Trainer Commits Suicide in Bengaluru After Hearing of Girlfriend’s Engagement; Police Investigation Underway
A 26-year-old gym trainer in North Bengaluru died by suicide after learning his longtime girlfriend was engaged to another man. Police recovered a note blaming her and her mother. A case of abetment to suicide has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
On Saturday evening a 26-year-old gym trainer and bodybuilder committed suicide at his home in North Bengaluru.
He had reportedly learned that the woman he had been in a relationship with for nearly three years was engaged to someone else.
The deceased has been identified as Kiran. He was a resident of Geleyara Balaga Layout in the Mahalakshmi Layout area.
According to the police Kiran had been under immense emotional stress for the past two weeks.
His girlfriend had informed him about her upcoming marriage and even showed him the wedding card and the wedding saree.
His family members stated that he had been planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day with her and was deeply shocked by this sudden turn of events.
On Saturday evening Kiran allegedly locked himself in his room and committed suicide by hanging.
Earlier that day, he had asked his mother for a piece of paper and a pen, saying he needed them to write down financial transactions.
When repeated calls from outside the room went unanswered the family forced the door open and found him hanging.
Police recovered a handwritten suicide note from the room. In the suicide note, Kiran allegedly blamed his girlfriend and her mother for his decision. It is also being said that he had written his mobile phone password in the note.
The family members alleged that Kiran had financially supported his girlfriend.
He had also helped pay off a significant portion of her family’s loan and had introduced her to his family with the intention of marriage.
According to relatives, the woman had come to Kiran’s house about eight months ago to discuss marriage and his parents had agreed. Kiran’s family had asked for time until his elder brother’s wedding.
About two weeks ago she allegedly told Kiran that she had gotten engaged to another man which reportedly sent him into a deep depression.
The body has been sent to Victoria Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Based on a complaint filed by the family the Mahalakshmi Layout police have registered a case of abetment to suicide under Section 108 of the Indian Penal Code.
No arrests have been made so far and further investigation is underway.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, help is available. You can contact the Tele-MANAS helpline at 14416 or 1800-891-4416, or the Sahai helpline at 080-2549-7777.
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Indian-Origin Tech Professional from Karnataka Shot Dead in Daylight Attack at Toronto Mall
A 37-year-old Indian-origin tech professional from Karnataka was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack at a Toronto mall parking lot. The daylight killing has shocked the Indian diaspora, with police launching a homicide probe and no arrests made so far.
A 37-year-old Indian-origin technology professional from Karnataka was shot dead in broad daylight in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Toronto Canada. The shocking incident has shocked the Indian diaspora.
The victim has been identified as Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar.
Chandan Kumar was a resident of Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area and a resident of Thyamagondalu village near Nelamangala in the Bengaluru Rural district.
The shooting occurred on Saturday at around 3:30 pm local time near the entrance to the Woodbine Shopping Centre on Rexdale Boulevard.
According to the Toronto Police Service (TPS) Chandan was sitting in his SUV when unknown assailants opened fire. Officers arriving at the scene found him suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died.
Visuals from the scene showed Chandan’s white SUV riddled with bullets. Investigators believe the incident to be a targeted attack.
The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.
No arrests have been made yet. Toronto police have launched a murder investigation which is reported to be the city’s third such killing this year.
Chandan moved to Canada about six years ago after completing a computer science degree from Saptagiri College in Bengaluru.
He worked at LTI Mindtree a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro and previously worked with Cognizant in Bengaluru.
Friends and family described him as someone who had built a stable professional and personal life abroad.
He was also actively involved in Kannada cultural circles in Toronto, promoting Kannada films, music and community events.
Some relatives have speculated that his efforts to form a Kannada association in the city may have played a role in the murder though police have not confirmed any motive.
Chandan’s parents back home in Karnataka are deeply saddened by the incident. Sources say his father had spoken to him just a few days before the incident when he had mentioned his plans to return to India in the coming months.
The family was also preparing for his wedding.
His father said,
“We are completely devastated. If he had returned earlier, he would be with us now.”
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara expressed grief over the incident and said that the state police have sought assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to bring Chandan’s body back to India.
Chikkaballapura MP Dr K Sudhakar also said that he is working with MEA officials to help bring him back.
The murder has sparked fear and anger among Kannada people and the Indian community living in Canada.
Many have demanded swift justice and improved security measures.
Toronto police have also asked that anyone with information regarding the shooting come forward while the investigation continues.
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