Bharat Bandh LIVE news updates: Public transport affected in various parts of India
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Ranchi: Autos parked at a stand during a 24-hour nationwide general strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's alleged anti-labour policies, outside Ranchi railway station, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.(Photo:PTI)
Today's news updates: On Wednesday, over 250 million workers across multiple sectors—such as banking, insurance, postal services, and coal mining—are expected to join a nationwide general strike. The widespread agitation is set to disrupt key public services and industries, including state-run transport and manufacturing. Trade unions are protesting against the privatisation of public sector undertakings and the rising reliance on contractual and temporary workers. Driven by intense summer winds, a wildfire reached Marseille, France's second-largest city, on Tuesday. The blaze grounded all flights to and from the city, injured at least nine people, and forced residents to either evacuate or remain indoors as thick smoke blanketed the area. A major hospital had to switch to backup generators, regional train services were suspended, and road traffic faced closures and severe congestion. Originating near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, the fire spread rapidly toward Marseille, consuming around 720 hectares, according to local authorities. Over 1,000 firefighters were deployed to combat the flames.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Namibia on Tuesday after completing a two-day visit to Brazil, where he attended the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro. During his visit, he held discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on issues including trade and terrorism. Namibia marks the final destination of his five-nation tour. In Brasilia, PM Modi held "productive talks" with President Lula, the Prime Minister's Office said in a post on X.
4:56 PM
Shakur Basti to Sri Rampuram: Delhi BJP MLA runs campaign to rename his constituency
BJP MLA from Shakur Basti constituency in North Delhi, Karnail Singh, has undertaken a signature campaign for renaming his constituency to Sri Rampuram. Singh said he has already collected signatures of over 60,000 people in support of the demand. The target is to collect signatures of 100,000 people, he said.
4:30 PM
Delhi HC tells petitioner to file separate plea for probe into Karol Bagh fire which claimed 2 lives
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the petitioner to file a separate plea for a court-monitored probe into the July 4 fire incident at a store in Karol Bagh area in the capital which claimed two lives. The plea was filed in an ongoing matter over flooding in Old Rajinder Nagar in July, 2024.
4:24 PM
Europe's top human rights court finds Russia committed major international law violations in Ukraine
Europe's top human rights court said on Wednesday that Russia has violated international law in Ukraine, the first time an international court has found Moscow responsible for human rights abuses since the full-scale invasion in 2022. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg are ruling on four cases brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia.
3:34 PM
Tribunal awards Rs 32.59 lakh compensation to kin of bus driver killed in accident 11 yrs ago
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 32.59 lakh to the family of a 57-year-old driver of an MSRTC bus killed in a road accident in 2014. MACT presiding officer R V Mohite, in the order passed on July 5, held the offending truck driver's negligence at 75 per cent, while attributing 25 per cent contributory negligence to the deceased bus driver.
1:11 PM
Rescue operation underway, 9 bodies recovered: Vadodara collector
"Rescue operation is underway and the police personnel have been deployed here... Till now, nine bodies have been recovered. Injured persons are undergoing treatment," Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said today.
12:49 PM
Bharat Bandh update: Bank workers in Mumbai protest against privatisation
Members of the Banking Federation of India raised slogans while participating in the nationwide trade union strike in Mumbai.
12:34 PM
EC must protect Constitution, it is working on instructions from BJP, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was leading a Mahagathbandhan march to the Election Commission's office in Patna to protest the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls before the Bihar Assembly polls.
12:08 PM
Bharat Bandh halts coal operations in Jharkhand
Coal production and transportation in Jharkhand were brought to a standstill as workers participated in the strike. In Ranchi, trade unions and Left parties organized rallies, calling for the withdrawal of the labour codes.
12:04 PM
Members of Left parties' union block railway tracks in Jadavpur
Members of the Left parties' union entered Jadavpur railway station in West Bengal to block the railway tracks to mark their protest against the central govt's "pro-corporate" policies. Left parties' unions also took out a foot march in Jadavpur.
11:57 AM
Shops closed, private buses, autos off roads in Puducherry
Privately operated buses, autos and tempos were off the roads in Puducherry on Wednesday due to the nationwide strike called by 10 trade unions to oppose the central government's policies, including the four new labour codes. Shops, establishments, vegetable and fish markets remained closed.
11:38 AM
Left parties stage protest against Centre in Guindy
11:16 AM
Buses operate normally despite trade union strike in Chennai
11:01 AM
Bharat Bandh LIVE update: What will stay open?
- Schools and colleges: These will remain open as usual unless local authorities decide otherwise.
- Trains: Train services are likely to operate, but there may be small delays or disruptions if protests happen near tracks or stations.
- Essential services: Hospitals, emergency medical services, pharmacies, and basic utilities like electricity and water will continue to run normally.
- Shops and markets: Some shops may stay open, but business could be slower in areas where the bandh is being observed, especially due to fewer people outside and limited transport.
10:51 AM
Bharat Bandh update: Participants in the strike
Ten central trade unions have called for the strike, including the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Labour Progressive Federation (LPF), United Trade Union Congress (UTUC), and All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC).
10:47 AM
All India Trade Union Congress workers protest outside CMPDI headquarters in Ranchi
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First Published: Jul 09 2025 | 8:56 AM IST
