Delhi-NCR trade union leaders back govt reforms, call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) As a nationwide Bharat Bandh is being held to protest what unions describe as anti-worker, anti-farmer and pro-corporate policies of the Central government, leaders and legal advisors associated with some organisations in Delhi-NCR on Thursday supported the laws introduced by the government and termed the strike wrong and politically motivated.

No traders’ body called for Bharat Bandh, it is business as usual in organised sector: CAIT

IANS | February 12, 2026 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Thursday said markets across the country are open, trade is normal, and all business activities will proceed as usual, amid the ‘Bharat Bandh’ (nationwide strike) call by some trade unions and farmers’ organisations.

'When door to dialogue is open, what's need for strike': K'taka NFITU chief on Bharat Bandh

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:55 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) As ten central trade unions, along with farmers' organisations, observe a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, on Thursday against what they describe as the Centre’s "anti-labour" policies, the National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU) in Karnataka has clearly distanced itself from the protest.

MP farmer unions call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:50 AM

Indore, Feb 12 (IANS) As several states across India are likely to witness widespread disruption after nearly a dozen trade unions and farmers’ organisations called for a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, coordinators and union leaders from Madhya Pradesh on Thursday termed the protest 'politically motivated'.

100 US lawmakers seek H-1B fee relief, citing potential staffing crises

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:45 AM

Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 100 members of Congress has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt the health care sector from a new $100,000 fee on employers petitioning for H-1B visas, warning it could deepen staffing shortages and limit access to care across the US.

Republican pick Indian American lawyer to run for high-profile New York attorney general

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:10 AM

New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Republicans have picked Saritha Komatireddy, a lawyer who prosecuted terrorists, to take on New York State Attorney-General Letitia James, a nemesis of President Donald Trump, in elections this year.

'Stand firmly with issues, struggles of workers, farmers': Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Bandh

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:03 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) As the joint forum of central trade unions announced nationwide protests against the Centre's labour and economic policies, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, extended his support, saying he stands firmly with the issues and struggles of workers and farmers.

Bangladesh national election unlikely to alter political landscape: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 10:50 PM

London, Feb 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on Thursday is unlikely to bring any significant change, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) possibly assuming power, the Jamaat-e-Islami gaining ground, and a few students entering parliament.

AI Responsibility Pledge campaign on Feb 16 to aim for Guinness World title

IANS | February 11, 2026 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) IndiaAI, in collaboration with Intel India, will attempt an official Guinness World Records title for the "Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours" next week on February 16–17.

UP: Azamgarh’s Suhel Dev University, established in 2021, turns major centre of higher education

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:13 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Maharaja Suhel Dev University, set up in Azamgarh in 2021, has emerged as a major centre of higher education in the state and is witnessing a large turnout of students from the city and adjoining areas, pursuing studies after their schooling, in specialised streams.

Politics

Delhi-NCR trade union leaders back govt reforms, call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

No traders’ body called for Bharat Bandh, it is business as usual in organised sector: CAIT

'When door to dialogue is open, what's need for strike': K'taka NFITU chief on Bharat Bandh

MP farmer unions call Bharat Bandh politically motivated

100 US lawmakers seek H-1B fee relief, citing potential staffing crises

Republican pick Indian American lawyer to run for high-profile New York attorney general

'Stand firmly with issues, struggles of workers, farmers': Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Bandh

Bangladesh national election unlikely to alter political landscape: Report

AI Responsibility Pledge campaign on Feb 16 to aim for Guinness World title

UP: Azamgarh’s Suhel Dev University, established in 2021, turns major centre of higher education

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