Bharat Bandh
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Bharat Bandh draws mixed response, no major impact on normal life in states | What we know so far
India | Feb 12, 2026, 03:43 PM ISTBharat Bandh: The bandh's impact was felt in all major urban areas, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Berhampur and Sambalpur. In Jharkhand, banking, insurance and coal sectors have been affected by the strike, Bank of India Employees' Union state Deputy General Secretary Umesh Das said.
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Bharat Bandh: Kerala government warns of salary cut for employees joining strike
India | Feb 12, 2026, 08:31 AM ISTKerala bandh: In its order issued on Wednesday night, the Kerala government stated that action will be taken against those government employees who will be participating in the nationwide strike on Thursday.
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Karnataka Bandh Today: Midday meal workers join auto, taxi drivers; schools ordered to function
Karnataka | Feb 12, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTKarntaka Bandhi updates: The nationwide strike as part of Bharat Bandh has come into effect in the state, including the capital Bengaluru, where auto and taxi drivers are observing the nationwide strike.
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Bharat Bandh today: People face inconvenience as strike disrupts government offices
India | Feb 12, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTThe Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has declared its complete support for the strike, and unions representing agricultural work
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Bharat Bandh: Are schools and colleges closed today? All you need to know
Education | Feb 12, 2026, 06:23 AM ISTBharat Bandh on February 12: Several services are expected to remain affected across the country on Thursday. However, there is no clarity on whether educational institutions will remain affected.
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Karnataka Bandh today: Will schools, colleges, banks, offices be closed? Here’s what you must know
Karnataka | Feb 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTKarnataka Bandh: Various cities including Bengaluru, Mysuru. Hubballi and Mangaluru are likely to be affected and the local residents have been advised to plan ahead as delays, closures and protests may affect daily schedules.
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Bharat bandh today: Who will join nationwide strike and what are key demands of trade unions?
India | Feb 12, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTBharat bandh on February 12: Central trade unions have announced a Bharat Bandh on February 12 against labour reforms and economic policies, with nearly 30 crore workers expected to participate. Key sectors may face disruptions, while essential services will continue.
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Bharat Bandh tomorrow: Know what's open and what's closed across India as trade unions announce stir
India | Feb 11, 2026, 09:54 AM ISTOrganisers have said the protest could see participation from more than 30 crore workers. A joint platform representing ten central trade unions has confirmed that the strike will proceed as planned.
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Bharat bandh on February 12: Trade unions expect about 30 crore workers to join nationwide strike
India | Feb 11, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTTen central trade unions have confirmed that their nationwide strike on February 12 will see participation of more than 30 crore workers. The protest, backed by farmers, students and several federations, will impact at least 600 districts.
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Bharat Bandh begins: From banks, schools to train services, check what's open, what's closed today
India | Jul 09, 2025, 10:38 AM ISTBharat Bandh: The trade unions' demands include doing away with the four labour codes, contractualisation, privatisation of PSUs, and increasing minimum wages to Rs 26,000 per month.
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Bharat Bandh today: Will schools, banks and other services in Mumbai be affected?
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2025, 08:43 AM ISTBharat Bandh Today: Mumbai’s local trains and BEST bus services will run as usual, even as the situation may change if transport unions extend their support to the bandh. However, till now, no official announcement has been made regarding a halt in public transport.
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Bharat Bandh Highlights: Public transport disrupted, shops shut in several regions across country
India | Jul 09, 2025, 03:21 PM ISTBharat Bandh updates: A nationwide protest, backed by 21 organisations, was called against the Supreme Court’s August 1 verdict permitting states to sub-categorise Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for internal quota allocation.
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Bharat Bandh today: Will schools, banks and other services in Bengaluru be affected? Check here
Karnataka | Jul 09, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTA nationwide Bharat Bandh has been called on Wednesday, July 9, by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions, backed by farmers’ groups. Protests are expected across industrial hubs, rural areas and state capitals with many essential services bracing for possible impact.
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Bharat Bandh Tomorrow: Will stock market, banks remain open on July 9, 2025? Check details
Market | Jul 08, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTBharat Bandh Tomorrow: The staff members of several organisations, including NMDC and various government-operated steel and mineral companies, have hinted that they will participate in the strike.
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Bharat Bandh: Will schools and colleges remain open in these cities tomorrow? Check complete list
Education | Jul 08, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTBharat Bandh is scheduled for 9 July by major Central Trade Unions and farmers’ groups against the government. Read this article to find out whether schools will stay open or close tomorrow.
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Bharat Bandh on July 9: Over 25 crore workers may go on strike; what's open, what's closed tomorrow?
India | Jul 08, 2025, 12:27 PM ISTA nationwide Bharat Bandh is scheduled for July 9, 2025, with over 25 crore workers from key sectors, including banking, insurance, postal services, coal mining, construction, and state transport, going on strike. Check the list of essential services to be affected here.
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Nationwide strike: Over 27 lakh power sector employees call for protest on July 9, check demands
Business | Jul 02, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTShailendra Dubey, Chairman of All India Power Engineers' Federation, said it has been decided to hold a massive protest on July 9 by 27 lakh power employees against the privatisation of two UP discoms.
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Muqabla : Something big will happen in Kolkata: Why is 'Bangladesh' on Mamata didi's mind?
News | Aug 28, 2024, 08:14 PM ISTChief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP's Bengal bandh, labelling the party as arrogant and corrupt. She also pointed out that central agencies have not been deployed in BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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Bharat Bandh: Policeman mistakenly hits Patna SDM with stick during lathicharge | VIDEO
Bihar | Aug 21, 2024, 02:28 PM ISTIn the bizarre video, the Patna SDM is seen standing by a cart carrying a generator and suddenly a group of policemen stormed into the scene with sticks. One of the policemen mistakenly hit the official with the stick.
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The largest Bharat Bandh in history: A nationwide standstill on April 2, 2018
India | Aug 21, 2024, 01:30 PM ISTThe Bharat Bandh on April 2, 2018, marked the largest nationwide shutdown in India's history, triggered by a Supreme Court ruling that amended the SC/ST Act. The bandh, driven by anger among Dalit and Adivasi communities, led to widespread protests, violence, and the deaths of at least 11 people.