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Bharat Bandh 2026: Workers, Unions take to streets across India | In Photos

Trade unions and workers across several states observed a nationwide strike on Thursday as part of the Bharat Bandh, protesting labour reforms and economic policies they allege are anti-worker. From road blockades and sit-ins to torch rallies and slogan-shouting demonstrations, protests were reported from cities including Chennai, Patna, Guwahati, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar and Bankura among others.

New Vande Mataram Guidelines — What Changed

The Union Home Ministry has laid down a formal protocol for the use of Vande Mataram at official programmes, specifying its full rendition, duration, precedence over the national anthem and rules for observance at government functions and schools.