Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Vijendra Mehra, President of CITU Himachal Pradesh, said the strike was organised on the call of 10 central trade unions, including CITU, and supported by dozens of national federations working in both the government and non-government sectors.
An all-India general strike is being observed nationwide, with participation by workers in both urban and rural areas, including agricultural labourers. He stated that protests and road blockades were occurring at thousands of centres across India.
Speaking to ANI, Kumar said the CPI stands firmly with millions of workers who are opposing the implementation of the labour codes. He alleged that the government has attempted to suppress the strike but asserted that the United Action Council of Workers remains strong.
"I am challenging them to reply to Rahul Gandhi's speech. LoP Rahul Gandhi raised the most pertinent issues during the speech yesterday. Nirmala Sitharaman did not answer his questions. Kiren Rijiju tweeted a video after the House was adjourned. How did he access the video of Parliament?
Workers and farmers across India participated in a nationwide strike on Thursday, organised by several trade unions and parties to protest central government policies, including labour codes, trade agreements, privatisation, and other measures perceived as anti-worker and anti-farmer.
Workers and farmers across India participated in a nationwide strike on Thursday, organised by several trade unions and parties to protest against the various central government policies, including labour codes, trade agreements, privatisation policies, and other policies perceived as ant
According to Additional Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Rajeev Ranjan, a PCR call was received at Begumpur police station reporting that a man had fallen into an open manhole. The concerned agencies were immediately notified and rushed to the location mentioned by the caller. The body of
"Today, millions of workers and farmers across the country are on the streets, raising their voice for their rights. Workers fear that the four Labour Codes will weaken their rights. Farmers are apprehensive that trade agreements will strike a blow to their livelihood. And weakening or el
BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari and Chandra Prakash Joshi will present the Fourth Report (in Hindi and English) of the Committee on Petitions on the representation of Parameswaran Krishna Iyer concerning the levying of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance in bank accounts.
The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya during Zero Hour.
Speaking to ANI in Guwahati, NFITU General Secretary Nilam Hazarika said, "A strike is proposed across the country against the new labour law tomorrow. We at NFITU will not participate because we believe it is politically motivated... The facilities not covered by this law are now availab