Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Various labour union cadres on Wednesday participated in the nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions across the country.
Chandigarh [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Employees of Ordnance Cable Factory extended their support to All India strike called by trade unions against the policies of the Central government.
Tehran [Iran], Jan 8 (ANI): The strikes against US bases in Iraq were "successful" and a "slap on the face" of the United States, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that the Communist Party of India (Marxists) CPI (M) has no ideology and it only engages in violence during the 'bandhs' (strikes).
Adelaide [Australia], Jan 8 (ANI): Sydney Sixers defeated Adelaide Strikers by two wickets in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
London [UK], Jan 8 (ANI): The United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday condemned Iran's missile attacks on two US-led coalition military bases in Iraq and called on Tehran to not repeat such "reckless and dangerous" attacks and ensure there is de-escalation of tensions in the region soon.
Washington DC [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Tuesday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani over the missile attacks by Iran targetting two US bases in Iraq and both agreed to stay in 'close t
Adelaide [Australia], Jan 8 (ANI): Afghanistan and Adelaide Strikers all-rounder Rashid Khan on Wednesday scripted his third hat-trick in the shortest format of the game.
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that the traders who have called for a nationwide strike have done so because their businesses are suffering due to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Niranjan Patnaik on Wednesday made a human chain to support a nationwide trade union strike against economic downturn.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Equity indices extended losses on Wednesday afternoon after Iran fired missiles at US forces in Iraq overnight, pushing oil prices higher as investors feared a wider conflict in the Middle East.