Bharat Bandh: Shops Shut, Transport Hit Across Country as Thousands Join Farmers' Protest, See Photos
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Victor Dasgupta February 12, 2026 6:39 AM IST
Banking and insurance services could be disrupted, as some branches may function with limited staff while others stay will remain shut, depending on turnout.
Joy Pillai February 12, 2026 8:38 AM IST
Bharat Bandh February 12 LIVE: The Central trade unions and farmers' organisations are holding a nationwide strike today against new labour codes and the proposed India US trade deal. Will private cab services such as Ola, Rapido and Uber be available today? Check here.
Victor Dasgupta February 12, 2026 8:12 AM IST
Bus and other public transport services may run at reduced frequency, and in some areas, they could be suspended altogether.
Joy Pillai February 12, 2026 7:35 AM IST
Bharat Bandh February 12 Highlights: The Central trade unions and farmers' organisations are holding a nationwide strike today against new labour codes and the proposed India US trade deal. Check the latest updates here.
Victor Dasgupta February 12, 2026 7:16 AM IST
Apart from educational institutions, public sector banks, government offices, transport services, and markets in several states are expected to remain closed today
Victor Dasgupta February 12, 2026 6:54 AM IST
The All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA), and Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) have urged their members to participate in the strike on February 12.
Abhijeet Sen February 11, 2026 3:42 PM IST
Bharat Bandh tomorrow: Check updates on whether schools, colleges and banks will remain open or closed tomorrow.
Victor Dasgupta July 9, 2025 6:03 AM IST
According to the PTI report, electricity supply in the country may also get affected on July 9 as over 27 lakh power workers will be participating in the Bharat bandh.
Victor Dasgupta July 9, 2025 8:55 AM IST
Over 25 crore workers from across sectors like banking, insurance, postal and construction are on a nationwide strike today, leading to multiple services being shut down today.
Victor Dasgupta July 9, 2025 7:45 AM IST
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and joint front of the agricultural workers unions have extended support to this strike action and decided to make massive mobilsations in rural India, the union leaders said.
Victor Dasgupta July 9, 2025 7:27 AM IST
The trade unions had given a detailed list of demands to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, which includes job creation, recruiting for vacant positions, and urban employment guarantees.
Victor Dasgupta July 9, 2025 6:08 AM IST
The strike, organised by a coalition of ten central trade unions and their affiliate organisations, is a protest against what they describe as the central government's "anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate" stance.
Victor Dasgupta July 9, 2025 6:42 AM IST
The July 9 Bharat Bandh involves a diverse group of workers from banking, insurance, postal services, coal mining, steel, transportation, and government sectors. Farmers and rural labourers will also join in protests around the country.
Intern July 9, 2025 12:25 AM IST
According to union leaders, the Bharat Bandh strike is designed to cripple both the formal and informal sectors to put pressure the government to meet their demands.
Tahir Qureshi July 8, 2025 8:51 PM IST
A joint platform of 10 central trade unions of the country has called for a Bharat Bandh,
Abhijeet Sen July 8, 2025 6:13 PM IST
Bharat Bandh 2025: Talking about the schools and colleges, the Karnataka government has not declared a holiday for educational institutions.
Victor Dasgupta July 8, 2025 12:09 PM IST
The trade unions have issued a call to "make the nationwide general strike a grand success," citing months of intensive preparations across formal and informal sectors.
India.com News Desk August 21, 2024 6:22 PM IST
The Bharat Bandh called by some groups against a recent Supreme Court order on reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) evoked a mixed response in Rajasthan where markets remained closed and public transport services were partially affected.
Video Desk August 21, 2024 6:21 PM IST
India is buzzing with the nationwide strike known as 'Bharat Bandh,' and it's making waves across the country. So, First lets ...
India.com News Desk August 21, 2024 4:29 PM IST
Patna SDM Kundlik Khandekar was mistakenly hit by a policeman during a lathi-charge on supporters of the day-long Bharat Bandh on Wednesday.
Victor Dasgupta August 21, 2024 7:29 AM IST
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal on Tuesday announced that they would extend support to the Bharat Bandh call given by various organizations on Wednesday in response to the Supreme Court's recent verdict on Scheduled Caste (SC) reservations.
Analiza Pathak August 21, 2024 12:25 PM IST
Meanwhile, vehicular traffic was briefly disrupted in parts of Bihar on Wednesday, as protestors put up blockades in support of the Bharat Bandh.
India.com News Desk August 21, 2024 11:03 AM IST
The NACDAOR has urged the government to reject this judgment, arguing it threatens the constitutional rights of SCs and STs.
Analiza Pathak August 21, 2024 7:48 AM IST
As per reports, there might be some services that will get affected with this Bharat Bandh. However, it is clear that emergency services, including medical assistance will remain functional throughout the day.