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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Junagadh, Feb 11 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi walked 3.5 km on foot from Girnar Darwaza to Bhavnath Temple on Wednesday, marking the opening day of the Mahashivratri fair in Junagadh.
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.
Anand (Gujarat), Feb 11 (IANS) The recent trade agreements of India with the United States and the European Union are expected to benefit the domestic dairy sector while protecting millions of small and marginal farmers, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Wednesday.
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.
