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New Delhi: A nationwide strike has been called on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions along with farmers' and rural workers' organisations. According to the reports, over 25 crore workers - from sectors ranging from banking and insurance to postal services to coal mining - are expected to participate in the bandh. The strike, called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, has been described as a 'Bharat Bandh' to protest against what the unions label as " ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tomorrow i.e. Wednesday is going to be a very important day in the country. More than 25 crore employees of India are going to take to the streets against the anti-labour and anti-farmer policies. Bharat Bandh has been announced, the effect of which is likely to be seen in all the states. This nationwide and Bharat Bandh is estimated to cause losses worth crores of rupees. Apart from this, the anti-government grand alliance in Bihar has also called for a Chakka Jam. Rahul Gandhi, MP ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8: Is there a Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025? People across the country are looking for answers to search terms such as "Bharat bandh", "8 July" and "Bharat bandh 9 July 2025". The answer to the question whether there is a bharat bandh on July 9 is yes. It is worth noting that more than 25 crore workers are expected to take part nationwide strike, or "Bharat Bandh", on Wednesday, July 8. The nationwide strike has been called by 10 central trade unions against the Narendra Modi-led gov ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Normal life came to a standstill across Kerala on Tuesday after around 20,000 private buses were off the roads due to a token strike called by the operators. The operators have been raising demands like an increase in charges for student concessions, steps to check fake concession cards, besides a few other demands for a while now. With the talks with the Transport Commissioner failing, the operators decided to have a token strike on Tuesday. They ha ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The phrase 'Thamizhagathai Meetpom' was coined by the CPI in 2021 as a call to rescue the people from the BJP. "With AIADMK having surrendered themselves before BJP, Edappadi K Palaniswami must explain against whom he was using the phrase now," asked the CPI State Secretary R Mutharasan here on Monday. Speaking in Tiruchy, Mutharasan said, the 26th conference of CPI has been scheduled from August 15 to 18 in Salem, in which Chief Minister MK Stalin and the leaders from alliance parties ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Private buses have started their statewide token strike on Tuesday morning as operators have decided to protest against the government raising various demands. The strike is expected to disrupt normal life, particularly in remote areas of the state, where private buses are the primary mode of transportation. Meanwhile, KSRTC has announced that additional services will be operated to major locations, including airports, railway stations, and hospitals across the state. Manora ...Read More >
KOCHI: Private bus operators will go on a statewide token strike on Tuesday. The strike has been called by the Bus Owners Joint Committee, an organisation of various bus owners' associations across the state. The private bus operators announced the strike plan following the failure of talks between the joint committee members and the state transport commissioner on Monday. Their primary demands included an increase in student concession fares, withdrawal of limits on long-distance permits, elim ...Read More >
They say workers have supported the 17-point charter of demands of the strike, called against Union Government's policies About 30-40 crore workers and farmers will participate in the general strike on Wednesday (July 9, 2025), claimed leaders of 10 central trade unions in New Delhi on Monday (July 7, 2025) while addressing a joint press conference. The leaders said preparations for the strike were complete and workers had supported the 17-point charter of demands of the strike, called against ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 7 (PTI) A farmer body, trade unions and people affected by the ongoing four-laning work at the Bhattakuffar area in Shimla will stage a protest outside the NHAI office on July 16 to demand compensation, A joint convention that included members of the Himachal Kisan Sabha, Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) and around 200 people from nine affected panchayats from Kathlighat to Dhalli announced the protest held on Monday. Houses of some people who house were pulled down and others wh ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 5 (PTI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday vowed to "confront" the ruling NDA in Bihar, alleging a "conspiracy" to deprive the poor of their right to vote in the upcoming Assembly elections. The young leader was addressing the national council meeting of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which marked the party's 28th foundation day. The meeting also formally re-elected his father, Lalu Prasad, as national president. "Lalu ji has always said that the right to vote implies that the ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 5 (PTI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday vowed to "confront" the ruling NDA in Bihar, alleging a "conspiracy" to deprive the poor of their right to vote in the upcoming Assembly elections. The young leader was addressing the national council meeting of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which marked the party's 28th foundation day. Also Read | Sharad Kelkar on Hindi-Marathi Conflict: 'All Indian Languages Are Beautiful, I'm Indian, First and Foremost'. The meeting also formally r ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The death toll from the blast at Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, has risen to 40 after rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the debris on Wednesday night. Another 33 injured workers are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals in Hyderabad. Sigachi Industries has announced Rs 1 crore compensation for the family of each deceased worker, along with all applicable insurance benefits. The company has also stated that the Pharma factory will be cl ...Read More >
Bengaluru - In what is being hailed as the largest industrial transformation in Dutch history, Tata Steel Nederland has submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to the Province of North Holland - marking a major milestone in its ambitious Green Steel plan. The comprehensive report lays bare the environmental and health implications of Tata's plans to overhaul its steel production at the Ijmuiden site. The new steel plant, which will operate using natural gas and green electricity ins ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Following the Union Cabinet's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, former secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, said that the scheme is expected to generate over 3.5 crore jobs. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security acros ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a tes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian industry leaders have hailed the government's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme as a bold and timely move to tackle India's pressing job creation challenge. The business executives and policy experts believe that the scheme will transform the employment landscape, as it focuses on formalising the workforce, empowering first-time job seekers, and reducing hiring costs for employers--especially in labour-intensive and capital-constrai ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriN ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian industry leaders have hailed the government's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme as a bold and timely move to tackle India's pressing job creation challenge. The business executives and policy experts believe that the scheme will transform the employment landscape, as it focuses on formalising the workforce, empowering first-time job seekers, and reducing hiring costs for employers--especially in labour-intensive and capital-constrai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Following the Union Cabinet's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, former secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, said that the scheme is expected to generate over 3.5 crore jobs. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security acros ...Read More >
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson and general secretary of the trade union 'Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch', Praveen Shankar Kapoor, on Tuesday wrote to Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh complaining about the "poor condition" of the historic town and "lack of action by the MLAs and councillors" and seeking directions for its restoration. "The root issue in and around Chandni Chowk is that all MLAs and councillors are from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), under whose political patronage encroachments ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Following the Union Cabinet's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, former secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, said that the scheme is expected to generate over 3.5 crore jobs. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security acros ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 35 people were killed and over 30 others injured in a massive explosion inside a chemical factory in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. The death toll swelled due to the recovery of more bodies from the debris during the overnight rescue operation. The blast took place on Monday in the Pashamylaram industrial area of Patancheru, Sangareddy district, about 48 km northwest of Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana. According ...Read More >
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has gotten support from BJP national spokesperson RP Singh and former DSGMC chief Manjit Singh G K.has amid backlash for his film 'Sardaar Ji 3' starring Pakistan actor Hania Aamir. In a post on his X account on Friday R P Singh described Dosanjh as "a national asset and a global ambassador of Indian culture" and slammed the Federation of Western India Cine Employees for demanding action against the celebrity. "FWICE's call to revoke his Indian citizensh ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jun 29 (PTI) Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa Sunday came out in support of singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who is facing criticism over casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his latest movie "Sardaar Ji 3". The leader of opposition in the Punjab Assembly said a call by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) to revoke Dosanjh's Indian citizenship over the issue is not only unreasonable but also completely unjustified. "Dosanjh is a celebrated Indian arti ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2 : Extending his greetings on International Labour Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday announced the withdrawal of the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Factories Act stating that the state government will never compromise with the welfare of the labours. While addressing the May Day celebrations in Chennai, Stalin said, "To attract huge investments in Tamil Nadu and to create employment opportunities for thousands of youngsters from North and South T ...Read More >
Hubballi: For the first time in the 75-year history of the All India Primary Teachers Federation (AIPTF), Basavaraj Gurikar, a Dharwad-based teacher, was unanimously elected as president. Chandrashekhar Nugli, 40, a teacher leader from Vijayapura district, was unanimously elected as the secretary-1 and emerged as the youngest teacher from Karnataka to be elected for the post at AIPTF. The election process was held in Ernakulam, Kerala, on Sunday and Monday in the presence of 247 teachers' assoc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will commence customary pre-Budget consultations with various stakeholders beginning Friday. As part of the process, she will meet eminent economists on December 6 to seek their inputs regarding upcoming Budget amid seven-quarter low GDP print of 5.4 per cent recorded in the second quarter of the current financial year. Also Read | Pune Shocker: Bike Rider Dragged for 2 Kilometres on Bonnet of Car in Pimpri Chinchwad; 3 Booked. It wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will commence customary pre-Budget consultations with various stakeholders beginning Friday. As part of the process, she will meet eminent economists on December 6 to seek their inputs regarding upcoming Budget amid seven-quarter low GDP print of 5.4 per cent recorded in the second quarter of the current financial year. It will be followed by a meeting with farmer associations and agriculture economists and stakeholders in MSME sector ...Read More >
Strikes gain global traction as unions push for fair treatment, sustainable practices, and tax accountability Amazon workers in India and around the world have launched strikes and protests during the busiest shopping weekend of the year -- Black Friday to Cyber Monday. The movement, called "Make Amazon Pay," is backed by UNI Global Union and Progressive International, with the goal of holding Amazon accountable for alleged labor abuses, environmental harm, and disregard for democratic principl ...Read More >
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