Bharat Bandh

Bharat Bandh: Day-long strike evokes lukewarm response, here's what all was affected

The traders' body, however, claimed that shopkeepers supported its nationwide business shutdown call to protest against issues related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and "unethical business practices of foreign e-commerce companies". Various markets in the national capital were open on Friday during the Bandh with many saying that despite supporting the cause, they did not want to suffer another day of losses.

Feb 26, 2021, 20:02 PM IST

Governments should support MSMEs, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at the Asia Economic Dialogue 2021, Jaishankar said, "People expect today the government to bat for them. It is not just the business of Indian diplomacy to do business, it is the business of the government to support businesses."

Feb 26, 2021, 16:05 PM IST

After Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh might go ahead with 'lockdown' as COVID-19 cases surge

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the coronavirus crisis is not yet over and pointed out that in the USA, over five lakh people have succumbed to the dreaded virus. ''But in India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, coronavirus has been effectively controlled,'' the BJP leader said.

Feb 26, 2021, 09:42 AM IST

Live: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor steps out to protest fuel price hike

"On this Saturday and Sunday (27th and 28th Feb), the Co-Win digital platform will be transitioning from Co-Win1.0 to Co-Win 2.0. In view of this, COVID-19 Vaccination sessions will not be scheduled during these two days,'' the Union Health Ministry said.

Feb 26, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Bharat Bandh today: All commercial establishments to remain closed, over 8 crore traders to protest against GST, fuel price hike

Nearly 40, 000 trade associations, which represent eight crore traders of the country, have extended support to the Bharat Bandh call given by the CAIT. The CAIT said in a release that the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation on February 26, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.

Feb 26, 2021, 07:16 AM IST

Bharat Bandh today: Check what will remain closed as traders announce a day-long strike on Friday

In a statement, CAIT the umbrella body which has called for the Bharat Bandh said that over 8 crore traders belonging to more than 40,000 trade associations across the country will observe the `Bharat Vyapar Bandh` to protest against some of the "draconian, arbitrary and critical" amendments made recently in GST rules. The CAIT has announced that all commercial markets across the country will remain closed on February 26.

Feb 25, 2021, 19:08 PM IST

Bharat Bandh Tomorrow 26 February: All commercial markets to remain closed, over 8 crore traders to protest against GST, fuel price hike

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a Bharat Bandh tomorrow on 26 February during which the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.

Feb 25, 2021, 12:03 PM IST

Bharat Bandh: Traders' body CAIT threatens 'Chakka Jam' on February 26, seeks review of GST system

Bharat Bandh: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.

Feb 19, 2021, 14:24 PM IST

Bharatiya Kisan Sangh says it won't support nationwide 'chakka jam' on February 6

It may be noted that several organisations representing farmers have called for the nationwide 'chakka jam' on February 6 to protest against the three recently enacted agriculture laws. While bandhs and the farmers’ ongoing protest against the farm laws have received massive support from across the country, the BKS has stated that it will not be joining the forthcoming shutdown.

Feb 04, 2021, 13:44 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: How effective is the politics of protest in age of WiFi?

In support of farmers' call for the Bharat Bandh, as many as 20 opposition parties, but this report would like to draw your attention to any such movement that could achieve its desired success in the recent past.

Dec 09, 2020, 01:28 AM IST

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DNA: What should be the modern way of protest?

In this part of DNA, we will know whether India should move beyond the politics of ‘bandh’ and whether it is time to insist on starting rather than closing everything.

Dec 08, 2020, 23:02 PM IST

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DNA: Opposition's Bharat Bandh failed, says Union Minister Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani says opposition's Bharat Bandh has completely failed. In this part of DNA, watch Exclusive Interview of Union Minister Smriti Irani.

Dec 08, 2020, 22:54 PM IST

Bharat Bandh ends: As farmers take centre stage, here's how strike affected different parts of nation

Bharat Bandh on Tuesday disrupted life in myriad ways as in several states, the transport was affected, shops closed and protesters squatted on roads and train tracks.

Dec 08, 2020, 22:14 PM IST

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DNA: How effective is the movement of Hai-Hai in the era of Wi Fi?

In this section of DNA, we will know how effective this ‘hai-hai’ movement is in the era of Wi Fi.

Dec 08, 2020, 22:04 PM IST

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DNA: Watch Non Stop News With Sudhir Chaudhary, Dec 08, 2020

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more information.

Dec 08, 2020, 21:44 PM IST

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One Minute, One News: Watch top news stories of the day

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment One Minute, One News is a part of Zee News important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Dec 08, 2020, 21:14 PM IST