The unions are protesting the four labour codes that replaced 29 existing labour laws last year, arguing that the new framework undermines workers’ rights, weakens job security, and gives employers greater freedom to hire and dismiss employees. 

Bharat Bandh Feb 12: Trade Unions call nationwide strike — Will banks, schools, trains run? Check the full list

Workers from 10 central trade unions called for a Bharat Bandh on July 9, affecting potential services like banking, insurance, public transport, schools and public sector units. The strike aims to oppose the labour codes and economic policies of the government.

Bharat Bandh today: banks, schools, hospitals, what's open and what's closed?

Mazdoor Sabha member Harbhajan Singh Sidhu told news agency PTI that state transport services are likely to be affected due to the strike. The protest is likely to cause delays or cancellations in local transport services and logistics operations.

Are cabs, autos and other public transport working on Bharat Bandh? Here's what you should know before stepping out today

 As per reports, organisers of the protest expect around 25 crores, or 250 million, workers from the formal and informal sectors nationwide to participate in the upcoming Bharat Bandh. These are the unions/parties behind the July 9 Bharat Bandh.

Bharat Bandh: Which parties and trade unions are protesting against the Modi government?

How will the July 9 Bharat Bandh affect you? Are schools, colleges and banks closed? Here's all you need to know.

Bharat Bandh begins: Is India shut today? Are banks, ATMs, and markets open or closed?

India, on August 21 (Wednesday) saw protests erupt across the nation as part of Bharat Bandh, a nationwide strike, in protest against a recent Supreme Court ruling that approved the subclassification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).

Bharat Bandh: Mob in India’s Bihar tries to set on fire school bus carrying children. Shocking video

Patna SDM Shrikant Kundlik Khandekar was in civil clothes and was mistakenly hit by the policeman during the lathi charge on the supporters of Bharat Bandh on Wednesday.

Bharat Bandh: SDM mistakenly lathi-charged by Patna policeman, watch video

Bharat Bandh 2024: The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has declared Bharat Bandh (nationwide shutdown) on Wednesday (Aug 21). The body announced a nationwide shutdown to protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling on SC/ST reservations.

Bharat Bandh 2024: Everything you need to know about the nationwide shutdown on August 21

Indian farmers vowed to continue protesting until their demands are met by the government. Farmers' unions have called for a Bharat Bandh on Feb 16 to press their demands. Farmers had embarked on the 'Delhi Chalo' march earlier this week.

Farmers' Protest: Indian farmers vow to continue protest until demands met

Protesting farmers in India called for a Bharath Bandh (nationwide strike) on Friday (Feb 16) as part of their 'Dilli Chalo' agitation - a march by farmers from the state of Punjab to the national capital to press their demands that the government set a minimum price for all their produce to ensure they can sustain their livelihood.

Bharat Bandh today: Nationwide strike begins, protesting farmers say demonstrations will continue peacefully

A tri-service press conference, headed by the Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday. CJI to decide on listing plea seeking probe into damage to public properties.

Agneepath Scheme Protest: Why are youth protesting against the Agneepath scheme? All you need to know

Bharat Bandh: A nationwide strike has been called in India on June 20 by organisations opposing the 'Agnipath Yojana', a plan proposed by the Indian government. The proposed plan seeks to recruit youths into the Indian armed forces for several years post which some of those recruited will be absorbed permanently into the forces.

Bharat Bandh: Indian states brace for nationwide strike over 'Agnipath scheme'

Some critical services, such as banking, power, transportation, and trains, are likely to be interrupted when a 2-day nationwide strike called by a joint forum of key trade unions begins today (March 28).

'Bharat Bandh': Why are India's trade unions and banks on a two-day strike?

A total of 25 crore people are said to have taken part in the Bharat Bandh today. The strike which was largely led by India's trade unions garnered a mixed response across India. So why was the bandh called? WION's Molly Gambhir explains. #Gravitas #BharatBandh

Gravitas: Bharat Bandh, How did India respond to the strike?

Transport and banking services at several places are likely to be affected due to the 'Bharat Bandh' called by all 10 Central trade unions along with different federations being organised to protest against "anti-worker policies of BJP government" on Wednesday.

Trade unions observe 'Bharat Bandh' today

Shiv Sena on Wednesday extended its support to trade unions' 'Bharat Bandh' call and slammed the central government for its policies and decisions. In its mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena stated that during the "first regime of BJP government, the industry and labour class was badly affected due to its decisions like demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Shiv Sena extends support to 'Bharat Bandh' call by trade unions

Sporadic incidents of violence reported in several parts of West Bengal on the second day of the Bharat Bandh called by the central trade unions. While Bengal’s capital Kolkata mostly remained normal with buses, trams and metro train services running smoothly, fewer people were seen on the roads.

Violence reported in parts of West Bengal on second day of bandh 

Over 32,000 employees of Mumbai's civic transport undertaking went on an indefinite strike on Tuesday in support of various demands, including higher salaries. The strike is expected to continue on Wednesday as talks between the undertaking's management and striking workers failed, even as a Shiv Sena-affiliated union in the transport body said its members had withdrawn from the stir.

Sena union withdraws from Mumbai bus strike; stir to continue

Sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal and Kerala and rail blockades in certain states were witnessed Wednesday on the second day of Bharat Bandh, which also saw a partial disruption of banking and insurance services across the country.

Day 2 of Bharat Bandh: Bank attacked in Kerala, stones pelted at school buses in WB

In pictures: Schools shut, banks closed for Bharat Bandh; everyday life affected

Several protesters were arrested as sporadic incidents of vandalism were reported from parts of West Bengal on Tuesday during the two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions protesting against the "anti-people" policies of the Centre.

Bharat Bandh: School bus attacked in West Bengal, buses & autos stay off roads in Kerala

Wholesalers at Delhi's Okhla mandi said prices had risen. PTI reported that the arrival of vegetables at various market committees and the collection of milk in Maharashtra's Nashik district had also been affected

Day after country's farmers go on strike, fruit & vegetable prices shoot up

The farmers are demanding a waiver of their loans, the right price for their produce, and the implementation of the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission

Farmers begin 10-day nationwide strike, say will not sell produce in cities

A nation-wide Bharat bandh would be held on June 10 till 2 pm, the group's leaders, including former BJP minister Yashwant Sinha, told the media

Farmers to stop supplies from June 1-10: Kisan Mahasangh

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