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Ranjith Sankar advocates for modern protest methods during Bharat Bandh |

Filmmaker Ranjith Sankar questioned the effectiveness of today’s nationwide strikes, like the ongoing Bharath Bandh, arguing they disproportionately harm small businesses and daily wage earners. He advocated for modern, targeted resistance methods, citing Japan’s fare-free bus strikes and the MeToo movement’s impactful storytelling as examples of effective, less disruptive approaches to enacting change. Malayalam filmmaker…

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Bharat Bandh Traffic Advisory: Bharat Bandh today: Nationwide strike impacts several states; traffic advisory for travellers |

The nationwide Bharat Band (12 February, 2026) is being observed across India, called by more than 10 central trade unions and supported by farmers’ organisations. It is a protest against government policies, including newly introduced laws. The strike, scheduled from early morning 6 AM to evening 6 PM, has already started to affect public life…

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Bharat bandh today: Are banks shut amid nationwide strike on February 12?

The nation is observing a Bharat Bandh on Thursday following a nationwide strike call by a joint forum of central trade unions against the Centre’s alleged anti-worker policies. The strike also involves banking unions.Thus, amid the strike, uncertainty looms over banking operations, with customers across cities unsure whether branches will function normally or face disruptions…

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Bharat Bandh today: Which sectors will be hit and why trade unions are protesting | India News

NEW DELHI: Over 10 central trade unions called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Thursday against the government’s “anti-worker” policies. The bandh was supported by farmer organisations and other groups across sectors.The strike call was announced as a mark of “resistance to anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government.”Trade unions said nearly…

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Bharat Bandh Tomorrow on February 12 – What’s Open, What’s Closed: Banks, transport, offices – what will be open and what will shut during nationwide strike | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Over 10 trade and farmers’ unions have called for a Bharat Bandh on February 12 against the Centre’s policies.The bandh is likely to impact public banking, transport and some government sectors. A joint platform of 10 central trade unions has claimed that around 30 crore workers are expected to participate in the general…

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Tabu joins Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’, drops post with clapboard photo: ‘Hum yahan bandh hain’ |

Tabu joins Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, reuniting with Priyadarshan after 14 years. Following Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 success, she posted a clapperboard pic captioned “Hum yahan bandh hain” from Jaipur shoot. Paresh Rawal stars too; fans hype Manjulika-Dr. Aditya crossover. Ektaa Kapoor welcomes her. Releases April 2, 2026. Tabu is back in horror-comedies after shining…

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‘Commission bandh hai’: No chairperson, no staff, no help — once a Lifeline for distressed women, Delhi Mahila Aayog now lies defunct | Delhi News

Since early 2024, Delhi Commission for Women has had no chairperson or nominated members. NEW DELHI: For years, women in distress knew the first place to go: Delhi Commission for Women. Walk into Mahila Aayog, and someone will sit across you, calm your nerves, and hear you out. Try that now. At its Vikas Bhawan…

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Telangana bandh: Statewide protest against HC stay order on BC quota; BJP, BRS extend support | Hyderabad News

NEW DELHI: A statewide bandh protesting against the High Court’s stay order on 42 per cent quota to BCs in local body polls began in Telangana on Saturday, with all political parties, including the ruling Congress supporting the agitation.Barring emergency and essential services, all sectors were urged to cooperate with the bandh.The Telangana High Court…

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Cuttack bandh: 36-hour curfew, internet banned; city on edge after violent clashes – Key points | India News

Police personnel at the spot where tensions erupt after a clash between two groups following the incident of stone pelting and a clash between them during Durga Puja immersion (ANI) NEW DELHI: Odisha‘s Cuttack witnessed fresh communal tensions and violent clashes on Sunday after police denied permission for a bike rally organised by a group….

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