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In a recent turn of events, over 70,000 <keyword id="20073340" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="international-students" source="keywords">international students</keyword> in <keyword id="19896882" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Canada" source="keywords">Canada</keyword> are reportedly facing potential <keyword id="20040301" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="deportation" source="keywords">deportation</keyword> due to significant changes in the country's federal <keyword id="20872711" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="immigration-policies" source="keywords">immigration policies</keyword>. The measures, introduced by Prime Minister <keyword id="19898713" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Justin-Trudeau" source="keywords">Justin Trudeau</keyword>'s government, have led to widespread <keyword id="19905184" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="protests" source="keywords">protests</keyword> across multiple provinces, including Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island. These protests highlight the growing frustration and uncertainty among the international student community, many of whom came to Canada with the hope of building a better future. <h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">What sparked the protests?</h3>The root of the unrest lies in several recent <keyword id="20861068" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="policy-changes" source="keywords">policy changes</keyword> by the Canadian government aimed at controlling the burgeoning number of international students. The government announced that it would cap the number of new study permits to approximately 3,60,000 for 2024, representing a 35% reduction compared to the previous year. This move is part of a broader strategy to alleviate pressures on housing, healthcare, and other public services, which have been strained by the increasing influx of international students. Additionally, the government has introduced stricter eligibility criteria for the <keyword id="22947845" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Post-Graduation-Work-Permit-Program" source="keywords">Post-Graduation Work Permit Program</keyword> (PGWP), a crucial pathway for international students to gain work experience and potentially transition to permanent residency. Starting September 1, 2024, students enrolled in certain programs at private colleges that operate under licensing arrangements with public institutions will no longer be eligible for this permit. This change has left many students, who have invested years of their lives and significant financial resources in their education, in a precarious position. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112856583" title="Why are so many North American and European countries restricting immigrants?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Impact on international students</h2>For many international students, the changes have thrown their futures into disarray. These students, many of whom hail from India and other countries in Asia and Africa, are now facing the prospect of deportation, despite having completed their studies and, in many cases, having secured jobs in Canada. The uncertainty is compounded by the fact that some of these students are carrying substantial loans that they had taken out to fund their education in Canada. The protests have been organised by various <keyword id="22947846" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="student-advocacy-groups" source="keywords">student advocacy groups</keyword>, including the Naujawan Support Network, which has been vocal about the injustice faced by these students. According to the group, the new policies unfairly target those who have played by the rules and contributed to the Canadian economy, paying taxes and participating in the labour market. <h3 style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;">“Enough is enough”</h3>Canadian officials have defended the policy changes, arguing that they are necessary to maintain the integrity of the immigration system and ensure that international students have access to the resources they need for a successful academic experience. “International students are vital to Canada and enrich our communities. As such, we have an obligation to ensure that they have access to the resources they need for an enriching academic experience,“ explains <keyword id="19946179" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="marc-miller" source="keywords">Marc Miller</keyword>, Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, in a press release. “In Canada, today, this isn’t always the case. Today, we are announcing additional measures to protect a system that has become so lucrative that it has opened a path for its abuse. Enough is enough. Through the decisive measures announced today, we are striking the right balance for Canada and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system while setting students up for the success they hope for,” he goes on to explain. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112444174" title="A couple tested out life in Canada and Italy. They chose to move where salaries are lower but life is sweeter." mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>The government has also highlighted that the new measures are temporary and will be reassessed after two years. Meanwhile, the federal government has pledged to work with provincial governments and educational institutions to develop a more sustainable framework for managing international student admissions in the future. As the protests continue, the affected students and their supporters are calling on the Trudeau government to reconsider the policy changes and provide a clearer, fairer pathway to permanent residency. The outcome of this standoff could have lasting implications not only for Canada's immigration system but also for its reputation as a welcoming destination for international students.

“Enough is enough”: Canada imposes strict immigration policies that could deport 70,000 international students; protests erupt nationwide

<ul><li>More than 20 <keyword id="3627663" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="farmer-unions">farmer unions</keyword> are planning to hold a nationwide strike — the 'Bharat Bandh' call — on Friday to protest against the <keyword id="6123679" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="farm-bills">Farm Bills</keyword> passed by Parliament. </li><li>These unions are already protesting in various states, including Haryana and Punjab. </li><li>Farmer unions are urging President Ram Nath Kovind to hold approval on these Bills.</li></ul>More than 20 farmer unions are planning to hold a nationwide strike — the 'Bharat Bandh' call — on Friday to protest against the Farm Bills passed by Parliament. These unions are already protesting in various states, including Haryana and Punjab. “There will be nationwide unrest if MSP is not guaranteed and the food security of the poor is handed over to multinationals and corporates," V.M. Singh, convener of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, said. The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, and The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, were passed by voice vote in Rajya Sabha on Sunday. They await the President's nod to become laws. These unions are urging President Ram Nath Kovind not to approve these Bills. The protest intensified after farmers in Punjab began their three-day '<keyword id="6355221" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="rail-roko">rail roko</keyword>'. Activists of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) squatted on rail tracks in Barnala and Sangrur on Thursday morning. <div type="twitter" handle="ANI" handlename="ANI" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1497864299/ani_mic_logo_normal.jpg" favoritecount="374" retweetcount="89" status="#WATCH Punjab: Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee sits on railway tracks in Amritsar as they begin their 'rail roko'… https://t.co/GqiDWFfsQD" createdat="1600926999000" id="1309008829863137282"></div>They say that the bills would pave the way for dismantling the minimum support price system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates. Railways had to partially cancel as many as 20 trains, while five have been short terminated due to the massive protest. <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/upcoming-ipos-in-india-mazagon-dock-shipbuilders-uti-amc-and-likhitha-infrastructure/articleshow/78293918.cms">Three more IPOs to hit the Indian market next week — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, UTI AMC and Likhitha Infrastructure</a>

After ‘rail roko’, farmer unions are now gearing up for a nationwide strike on Friday to protest against the three Farm Bills

<ul><li><keyword id="45092" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="farmers">Farmers</keyword> in India currently protesting the country’s new farm laws have upped the ante and are calling for a nationwide shutdown on December 8. </li><li>The call for a <keyword id="6379373" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="bharat-bandh">Bharat Bandh</keyword> comes one day ahead of farmers’ union leaders' scheduled meeting with the Indian government for the fifth round of talks on December 5. </li><li>The development comes despite Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s assurances that the minimum support price (MSP) scheme will continue even under the new amendments on December 3.</li><li>Bank unions have also expressed their solidarity with the agitation of famers against the farm bills.</li></ul>Leaders of farmers’ unions call for a nationwide shutdown in India as the protests against the country’s three new farm laws continue to intensify. The call for a Bharat Bandh comes even after Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s comments indicated that the government was ready to <a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/india/centre-blinks-signals-climbdown-as-farmers-insist-on-repeal-talks-to-continue-tomorrow-7089363/">concede</a> some ground after the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/fourth-round-of-farmer-negotiations-kick-off-with-union-ministers-piyush-goyal-and-narendra-singh-tomar-at-the-helm/articleshow/79544866.cms">last round of talks</a> between the farmers and the Indian government on December 3. <div type="image" title="farmers protest_edited" msid="79568007" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Farmers from Punjab and Haryana gathered against India&amp;#39;s new farm laws at the Singhu Border between the national capital and the state of Haryana on December 3&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> However, the farmers’ unions remain adamant that all three laws should be repealed despite Tomar’s assurances that they would not impact the minimum support price (MSP) system — a method used by the government to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. "Yesterday, we told the Government (at the meeting) that the farm laws should be withdrawn. We have given a call for Bharat Bandh on 8 December," said <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1334826156466479105">HS Lakhowal</a>, the general secretary of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU-Lakhowal), during a press conference at the Singhu border, which lies between Delhi and Haryana. <div type="image" title="farmer protest 2_edited" msid="79568028" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Farmers break the barricade at Delhi-Meerut expressway on the National Highway-9 (NH-9) at Ghazipur as farmers block the carriageway from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi on December 3&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> "We need to take this protest forward. Government has to take back the farm laws," added <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1334828255568773122">Hannan Mollah</a>, general secretary of another farmers’ union called the All India Kisan Sabha. The announcement also comes just a day before the next round of talks scheduled to take place on December 5. The All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC), All India Bank Officers' Association (AIBOA) and the Indian National Bank Officers' Congress (INBOC) have also expressed their solidarity with the agitation of famers against the farm bills. "The three contentious bills have come as a major disappointment to the citizenry of India," they said in a statement. The three disputed laws: <ol><li>The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020</li><li>The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020</li><li>The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020</li></ol>These three bills were passed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament in September. Controversy surrounded them from the start as they were passed amid the opposition’s boycott of the parliamentary session. Only members from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Janata Dal (United), and other supportive parties such as AIADMK, BJD, YSR-Congress and TDP, were present for the debates on the bills. <div type="image" title="farmer protests 4_edited" msid="79568149" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Farmers attending the protest against India&amp;#39;s new farm laws at Singhu border in New Delhi on December 2&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Deregulation of markets will put farmers out of business Farmer unions from Punjab and Haryana claim that the three new laws will dismantle the MSP system. According to them, the regulations leave room for big corporate houses to dictate the terms of the markets leaving farmers with the short end of the stick. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="78181414" title="Uproar over Farm Bills 2020: What these bills contain and why the opposition — Here’s all you need to know" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> For instance, one section of the new law proposes that any agricultural produce sold outside of government-sanctioned marketplaces — called agricultural produce market committee (APMC) mandis — will be exempt from ‘market fee or cess or levy’ imposed by the state. Farmers’ unions claim it leads to an uneven playing field between the APMC mandis and private collection centres or any new markets that may be created under the new law. <div type="image" title="farmer protests 5_edited" msid="79568167" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Water cannons used to stop Congress workers from marching to the home Haryana&amp;#39;s Chief Minister M L Khattar who were protesting India&amp;#39;s new farm laws &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Another section bars farmers from taking their disputes over transactions in markets outside the APMC to the civil courts. Instead, their only option is to take their complaints to boards and appellate authorities appointed by the local sub-divisional magistrates (SDM) and district collectors. According to the farmers’ unions, this amounts to the denial of justice. They believe that since SDMs and district collectors are a part of the government machinery, they’re more likely to agree with the powers that be rather than the farmer’s plight. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="79057791" title="Farmers in Punjab, Haryana block roads as part of nationwide protest against farm laws" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> The third issue under contention has to do with the rollback of requirements for merchants who are buying from the farmers. The new laws propose that any trader operating outside of APMCs only has to have an income tax permanent account number (PAN). According to farmers’ unions this would leave them vulnerable to merchants who don’t pay. Traders who are licensed by the AMPC authorities can have their license revoked if a farmer complains of non-payment. They can also encash the bank guarantees submitted by the merchants to regain some of the loss. <div type="image" title="farmer protests_edited" msid="79568210" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Farmers from Gautambudh Nagar stopped by the Delhi Police while trying to enter the national capital from Mayur Vihar&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Without licensing, farmers’ unions claim there is room for ‘fly-by-night’ operators. There are currently 35 farmer unions protesting the new laws and blocking the border of Delhi. A petition has also been filed with the Delhi High Court asking the farmers to disperse because it could lead to the community spread of COVID-19. The plea also claimed that the protests are blocking roads required for the movement of emergency and medical services. <div type="image" title="farmer protest 6_edited" msid="79568265" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Protesting farmers clash with the police on their way to New Delhi to protest against the central government&amp;#39;s recent agricultural reforms on November 27&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The farmers first arrived at the national capital six days ago. They claim they are prepared to hold out for up to six months if the government does not concede to their demands. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/rbi-bars-public-and-cooperative-banks-from-doling-of-dividends-for-a-second-time-adds-to-the-three-year-drought-of-payouts/articleshow/79565357.cms">RBI bars public and cooperative banks from doling of dividends for a second time — adds to the three-year drought of payouts</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/rbi-has-its-eye-on-sbi-too-as-governor-das-explains-why-hdfc-bank-got-the-whip/articleshow/79562938.cms">RBI has its eye on SBI too as governor Das explains why HDFC Bank got the whip</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/pm-modi-hopeful-that-covid-19-vaccine-will-be-available-in-next-few-weeks-elderly-and-frontline-healthcare-workers-will-be-the-first-in-line/articleshow/79562790.cms">PM Modi hopeful that COVID-19 vaccine will be available in next few weeks — elderly, and frontline healthcare workers will be the first in line</a>

Bharat Bandh: Farmers in India call for a nationwide shutdown on December 8

<ul><li>The 24-hour bandh began at 6 am and is expected to observe participation from over 25 crore workers.</li><li>Banking operations across the country will be hit as some <keyword id="144835" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bank-Unions">bank unions</keyword> would be joining the <keyword id="187037" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nationwide-strike">nationwide strike</keyword>.</li><li>The union representatives say that Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been affected the most so far due to the agitation as unions began a nationwide strike across the country. </li><li>In many states, auto and taxi drivers have decided to keep off the roads.</li></ul><keyword id="418098" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="central-trade-unions">Central trade unions</keyword> are on a nationwide strike today to protest against various policies of the central government, from privatisations of public sector banks to new labour and farm laws. An estimated 25 crore workers are participating in the day-long strike called by ten central trade unions. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ten central trade unions that are a part of the nationwide strike </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Labour Progressive Federation (LPF) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">United Trade Union Congress (UTUC) </td></tr></tbody></table> “The strike has begun. Kerala and Tamil Nadu are completely shut down. A similar situation is also developing in Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, Telangana and Goa. There is also a good response to the strike in Maharashtra,” AITUC General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told PTI. What are they demanding? <ul><li>Unions have asked the Centre to provide 200 days’ work in a year at enhanced wages under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme.</li><li>Withdrawal of anti-farmer and anti-worker labour codes.</li><li>Scrapping of the National Pension System (NPS)</li><li>Restoration of the earlier pension scheme with improvement in EPS-95 </li></ul>They are also standing in solidarity with the farmers’ protest that has been gathering attention over the past few months. In a recent development, the Punjab farmers started assembling in large numbers as part of their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to protest the Centre’s new farm laws. <div type="image" title="Bharat Bandh 2" msid="79423784" hostid="261"></div> Bracing overnight rains and chilly winds, thousands of protesting farmers on Thursday assembled at various places along the Haryana borders in Punjab. A huge contingent of police comprising the Rapid Action Force has been deployed to deal with any untoward situation. Banking operations hindered by the nationwide strike Banking operations across the country were impacted on Thursday with some bank unions joining the nationwide strike. Many lenders, including IDBI Bank and Bank of Maharashtra, in regulatory filings on Wednesday, said their normal working could be affected at the branches and offices. The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA) and Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) are participating in the strike. The association represents majority of the banks, except State Bank of India (SBI) and Indian Overseas Bank. It has four lakh bank employees from various public and old private sectors. Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been affected the most The union representatives said that Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been affected the most so far due to the agitation as unions began a nationwide strike across the country. <div type="image" title="Bharat Bandh 3" msid="79423793" hostid="261"></div> “Visakhapatnam steel plant is affected due to the strike. Besides, the majority of workers in coal mines are also on strike. The work at copper plants, port and dock area are also affected. Delhi industrial areas are closed down. Workers would protest at Jantar Mantar,” Kaur said. The strike affects everyday life in West Bengal Normal life was partially affected in parts of West Bengal as mostly activists of CPI(M)- affiliated outfits like CITU and DYFI, brought out rallies in Jadavpur, Garia, Kamalgazi, Lake Town and Dumdum areas in and around Kolkata; disrupting traffic and asking shopkeepers to pull down the shutters of their establishments. A large police contingent was deployed to ensure normal plying of vehicles. Bandh enforcers also blocked roads in Coochbehar and Jhargram districts, burning tyres and breaking the windscreen of buses. The members of the Communist Party of India Liberation, CPI(M), and Congress also blocked the railway tracks in Jadavpur. The strike affects normal life across the country In many states, auto and taxi drivers have decided to keep off the roads. The federations of railway and defence employees have decided to have large mobilisation on Thursday to express solidarity with the striking workers. Workers in the unorganised sector such as domestic workers, construction workers, beedi workers, hawkers, vendors, agricultural workers, self-employed in rural and urban areas have also decided to come on to the streets for ‘chakka jam’,<a href="https://newsgile.com/2020/11/25/trade-unions-to-go-on-nationwide-strike-on-nov-26-25-crore-workers-to-take-part/"> the joint forum</a> of Independent Sectoral Federations and Associations in the central and state government employees said. <div type="image" title="b03b7ab747085dc06477f97db9cdc1dc" msid="79423824" hostid="261"></div> Demonstration across Odisha The Members of Odisha Nirmana Sramik Federation, All India Central Council of Trade Unions and All Orissa Petrol and Diesel Pump Workers Union held demonstrations across Odisha against the centre's new labour laws. 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Bharat Bandh: Here’s how the nationwide strike by trade unions is affecting the daily life of citizens

NEW DELHI: Some of the essential services related to banking, transportation, railways and electricity are likely to be impacted during a two-day nationwide strike called by a joint forum of central trade unions beginning Monday. Talking to PTI, All Indian Trade Union Congress General Secretary <keyword id="366518" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amarjeet-kaur" source="Orion">Amarjeet Kaur</keyword> said, "We are expecting participation of over 20 crore formal and informal workers with mass mobilisation of workers across the country during the strike on March 28 and 29 to protest against government policies." She said that the strike is expected to hit the rural parts also, where informal workers of farming and other sectors will join the protest. The strike notices were given by workers' unions of various sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, banks and insurance. Unions in railways and defence sector will carry out mass mobilization in support of the strike at several places, the joint forum said. The unions' demands include scrapping of the proposed changes in labour laws, privatisation of any form and the national monetisation pipeline. Increased allocation of wages under MNREGA (<keyword id="1194612" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mahatma-gandhi-rural-employment-guarantee-act" source="Orion">Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act</keyword>) and regularisation of contract workers are also part of their demands. Workers of roadways, transport and electricity departments have also decided to join the strike in spite of the impending threat of ESMA (Essential Services Maintenance Act) which is likely to be imposed in Haryana and Chandigarh, the joint forum said in a statement. Trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC are part of the joint forum. Meanwhile, the <keyword id="6375040" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="power-ministry" source="Orion">power ministry</keyword> on Sunday advised all the state-run utilities and other agencies to be on high alert and ensure round-the-clock electricity supply and stability of the national grid. "The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) have called for a nationwide strike with effect from 06:00 hrs of March 28 to 06:00 hrs of March 30, 2022," an advisory issued by the power ministry said. The advisory has been issued to all states, central public sector undertakings, central electricity authority, national load dispatch centre and regional load dispatch centres. In the interest of the consumers of electricity, it is advised that all the power utilities shall take necessary measures to ensure round-the-clock functioning of the electricity grid and availability of all plants, transmission lines and substations, the ministry said, adding that all regional/state control room executives should be vigilant and on high alert. The ministry also suggested measures to be taken to ensure secure and reliable grid operations. Shutdown activities planned during March 28-29 may be rescheduled to suitable future dates to the extent possible, it said and asked all concerned officials to ensure close supervision of their regional network/control area. Also, manpower may be deployed at all critical sub-stations/power station 24X7 to handle any emergency situation, it said. Power supply to those engaged in essential services such as hospitals, defence, and railways must be ensured, it added and suggested setting up of a 24x7 control room for information dissemination and handling any kind of contingency. Bank employees' unions said they will support the strike. All <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="Orion">India</keyword> Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) General Secretary C H Venkatachalam said the union demands the government to stop privatisation of public sector banks and strengthen them. Bank employees also demand speedy recovey of bad loans, higher deposit rates by banks, lower service charges on customers as well as restoration of old pension scheme for staff. A number of public sector banks, including country's largest lender SBI, have said that their services may get impacted to a limited extent due to the strike. SBI said it has made necessary arrangements to ensure normal functioning in its branches and offices during the strike. "It is likely that work at our bank may be impacted, to a limited extent, by the strike," SBI said. New Delhi-headquartered Punjab National Bank (<keyword id="13478968" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="pnb" source="Orion" meta.marketcap="38923.93999753" meta.tagname="Punjab National Bank" meta.tagpopularcount="0" meta.sectorid="15" meta.entitytype="company" meta.matchtype="exact" meta.aum="0" meta.entityid="11585" meta.tagseoname="punjab-national-bank" meta.sector="Banks" meta.tagnameorg="Punjab National Bank">PNB</keyword>) said, AIBEA, Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) and All India Bank Officers' Association (AIBOA) have served notices to go on strike on March 28-29. "While bank has made all arrangements to ensure normal functioning in its branches and offices, it is likely that work in our bank may be impacted to a limited extent by the strike," PNB said. Bengaluru-based <keyword id="13478969" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="canara-bank" source="Orion" meta.marketcap="40836.07197252" meta.tagname="Canara Bank" meta.tagpopularcount="0" meta.sectorid="15" meta.entitytype="company" meta.matchtype="exact" meta.aum="0" meta.entityid="9218" meta.tagseoname="canara-bank" meta.sector="Banks" meta.tagnameorg="Canara Bank">Canara Bank</keyword> said it is taking all necessary steps to ensure smooth functioning of bank branches and offices. However, the functioning of the bank may be impacted, Canara Bank added. Private lender <keyword id="2179992" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rbl-bank" source="Orion">RBL Bank</keyword> said its bank unions are affiliated to AIBOA and AIBEA, and the employees associated with these unions may participate in the strike. "The bank will take all necessary steps for smooth functioning of the bank's branches/offices on the days of strike. However, it is likely that some of our branches would also be impacted by the strike," <keyword id="13478967" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="rbl" source="Orion" meta.marketcap="491.27195140500004" meta.tagname="Rane Brake Lining Ltd" meta.tagpopularcount="0" meta.sectorid="506" meta.entitytype="company" meta.matchtype="exact" meta.aum="0" meta.entityid="21601" meta.tagseoname="rane-brake-lining-ltd" meta.sector="Auto Ancillaries" meta.tagnameorg="Rane Brake Lining Ltd.">RBL</keyword> said. 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<ul><li>In recent years, Bhumi has stepped onto a bigger stage – one where the spotlight shines on environmental and climate awareness. </li><li>Acknowledging her efforts, the <keyword id="19984049" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="UNDP" source="keywords">UNDP</keyword> named her as India's first National Advocate for <keyword id="19950641" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sustainable-development-goals" source="keywords">Sustainable Development Goals</keyword> (SDGs).</li><li>In an exclusive interview with <keyword id="21390875" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Business-Insider-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Business Insider India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Business Insider India">Business Insider India</keyword>, <keyword id="19939209" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhumi-Pednekar" source="keywords">Bhumi Pednekar</keyword> spoke about her struggles with eco-anxiety and her take on the <keyword id="20000756" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-action" source="keywords">climate action</keyword>.</li></ul> Lights, camera, Earth! When we first saw Bhumi Pednekar in Dum Laga Ke Haisha in 2015, we witnessed her impressive acting skills and her ability to connect with the audience. With time, she grew into a formidable presence on the Indian cinema landscape, paving the way for socially-aware, yet entertaining filmography. In recent years, this Bollywood superstar has stepped onto a bigger stage – one where the spotlight shines on environmental and climate awareness. In a world where the spotlight often blinds stars to the sufferings of the planet and its people, Bhumi reminds us that every person on this planet needs to keep that spark for eco-consciousness alive. In an exclusive interview with Business Insider India, Bhumi Pednekar spoke about her struggles with eco-anxiety during her early years, her efforts to strike a balance between her professional career and environmental responsibilities, her advice for the younger audience, and her take on the climate action across the globe. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDxplE0_Os4" data-type="tilCustomLink">Catch the full interview here!</a> <div type="image" title="Actress Bhumi Pednekar" agency="Business Insider India" msid="109502773" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Actress Bhumi Pednekar&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> “When I started my climate journey, it was a very lonely path for me, Every time I spoke about it, people made fun of me. Eventually, through the years, I met like-minded people, and I realised that this is a real problem. Even today, I get really worried, I have bouts of anxiety and go into a spiral that you know, what will happen now and so on. In such times, what truly helps me is to actually do something towards dealing with the problem,” says Bhumi. Acknowledging her efforts to spread awareness on these critical topics, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) named her as India's first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Just last month, the World Economic Forum (WEF) recognised her as a Young Global Leader (YGL). On <keyword id="21293562" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Earth-Day" source="keywords">Earth Day</keyword> 2024, she also joined UNDP’s global initiative called the ‘The Weather Kids’ — a global campaign to raise awareness about climate change and drive the world towards taking meaningful climate action. Talking about the campaign Bhumi Pednekar stated, "I’m deeply disturbed by Climate Change and the impact that it is having the world over. I have dedicated my life to working on this and helping raise awareness… I have always been committed to using my platform to raise awareness about the urgency of climate action and to empower individuals and communities to adopt sustainable practices. Together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable and resilient world for future generations.” Further, Bhumi’s role as a <keyword id="21390874" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-warrior" source="keywords">climate warrior</keyword> has also seen her collaborating with activists and institutions nationwide, amplifying their voices and supporting initiatives focused on environmental preservation and climate action. As an ardent advocate for environmental and climate action, she has effectively utilised her fame to champion causes like waste segregation, rainwater harvesting, recycling, and conscious fashion choices. <div type="image" title="Actress Bhumi Pednekar" agency="Business Insider India" msid="109503174" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Actress Bhumi Pednekar&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> “Climate Warrior, which is our nonprofit, is an advocacy platform I started in 2019. The idea was to bring all the work of creating awareness under one umbrella. And then we started the Bhumi Foundation, through which we are again just trying to streamline everything that we do, we have not opened it up for others to come in and work,” said Bhumi, encouraging younger generations to also find their own tribe to influence and drive change. The theme for today’s World Earth Day 2024 is Planet Vs Plastic, and it is time for all of us to gauge our individual and collective impact on our environment and try to reduce it. “One big thing that we can do is to look for and support businesses that are trying to go green and create a positive impact on our planet. If investors support such businesses, and consumers pick such products, our carbon footprint can be lesser,” explains Bhumi. “Every day is Earth Day. This is our only home, there is no alternative, and there is no plan B! The way we show empathy and sympathy towards our loved ones, we should show empathy towards everybody else that we share this planet with. It really breaks my heart when you see on the news that a major city like Bangalore is still witnessing a water crisis and our capital city Delhi has winter days where schools are canceled because of the pollution. We are all in this together, we all are a part of the problem. And we all need to be a part of the solution as well,” concludes Bhumi. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Business Insider India. The excerpts has been partly edited for length and clarity.

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New Delhi, Feb 1 () Services of public sector banks were impacted on Saturday as nation-wide strike by employee unions entered its second day.
 The strike call has been given by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions, including All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC), All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and National Organisation of Bank Workers (NOBW) to press for wage revision pending since November 2017.
 However, private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were operational.
 Branches in several parts of the country remained closed and some of the ATMs also went dry, according to reports coming various parts of the country.
 Many banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), had informed customers in advance that operations may be impacted to some extent due to the strike.
 Cash deposit, withdrawal, cheque clearances, instrument issuance and loan disbursement were affected.
 The strike coincides with the beginning of the Budget session of parliament and presentation of Union Budget 2020-21.
 Unions claimed that about 10 lakh staff and officers of public sector banks and some private sector banks are participating in strike.
 Wage revision for employees of public sector banks is pending since November 2017.
 In the past wage settlement, which was for the period November 1, 2012, to October 31, 2017, employees got a hike of 15 per cent.
 During discussions, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) on Thursday improved their offer to 13.5 per cent, but this was not acceptable, the unions said.
 However, IBA in a statement said despite the revised offer of up to 19 per cent hike, including performance linked incentive, made by it during the meeting on Thursday, the unions decided to go ahead with the all-India bank strike. DP DP ANS
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Nation-wide strike impacts banking services at PSU banks

<ul><li>Doctors striking in <keyword id="6357783" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-bengal">West Bengal</keyword> have decided to hold discussions with CM <keyword id="43891" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mamta-Banerjee">Mamta Banerjee</keyword> over the safety issues. </li></ul><ul><li>However, the doctors have asked the presence of representatives of all medical colleges and national media to keep transparency. </li></ul><ul><li>Meanwhile, India’s leading medical association have widened the nationwide strike on 17 June. </li></ul>The doctors on strike in the state of West Bengal for improved security have decided to talk with West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee “to immediately end the impasse.” However, they have demanded the discussion to take place in the presence of media and include representatives of all medical colleges in the state. "The last press interview by our honourable Chief Minister was full of discrepancies which had led to false propagation of the motive behind our protests and the response of the government to it. Hence it needs clarification," said a representative from doctors strike. On 15 June , India’s leading doctors’ association, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), widened the nation-wide protest beyond West Bengal, where the strike started, across the country on 17 June, demanding better security to prevent any violent attack,<a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3014636/doctors-india-threaten-strike-demand-safety-after-attack"> reported </a>Reuters. The strike is going to cripple hundreds of government-run hospitals across India. The protest started in West Bengal after relatives of a dead patient attacked three junior doctors at the NRS Medical College in Kolkata leaving them seriously injured. The IMA, that now demands a legislation to protect the doctors, said the attack was “barbaric.” Over 30,000 doctors in the country joined the one-day long strike on 15 June, claimed medical associations. Previously, the IMA stretched the day long strike on Friday to over the weekend and decided to all non-essential services in all health care institutions on 17 June. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has urged all the Chief Ministers to take strict action against the assault. “The government must pass a law to make any attack on doctors a non-bailable offence with minimum 12 years of jail,” tweeted Vardhan. With the nation-wide protest going on since Friday now, most of the patients will likely have to wait outside hospitals for long hours, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3014636/doctors-india-threaten-strike-demand-safety-after-attack">according to </a>Reuters. India’s government spending on health care is already among the lowest in the world. The protests are against the brutal attack on two junior doctors in Kolkata by the family members of a dead patient in the NRS Medical College and Hospital that took place late on June 10, doctors across the West Bengal and later across India had stopped working.

Doctors in Bengal have been on strike for a week -- and a truce with the government still seems tough

New Delhi, Jan 8 () Banking services were impacted on Wednesday as employees went on a nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions to protest against the government's "anti-people" policies.
 Branch activities including cash withdrawal deposit in public sector banks in many places across the country have been affected due to the strike.
 Most of the lenders had informed their customers in advance about the strike call given by All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers' Association (AIBOA), BEFI, INBEF, INBOC and Bank Karmachari Sena Mahasangh (BKSM), and its impact on banking services.
 Bank employees have extended support to the nationwide strike call given by 10 central trade unions, AIBEA general Secretary C H Venkatachalam told .
 "We have been opposing government policies on bank merger, privatisation, fee hike and other wage-related issues," he said.
 All India Reserve Bank Employees Association (AIRBEA) and All India Reserve Bank Workers Federation (AIRBWF) and some insurance unions have also extended support to the strike.
 Trade unions INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF, UTUC along with various sectoral independent federations and associations had adopted a declaration in September last year to go on the nationwide strike on January 8.
 The trade unions have claimed around 25 crore people are participating in the strike to protest against the government's "anti-people" policies. DP ANS
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Banking services impacted due to nationwide trade union strike

<ul><li>State-run telecom firm <keyword id="30351" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="BSNL">BSNL</keyword>'s employee unions have called for a nationwide hunger strike on Monday, to protest against delay in execution of the Rs 69,000-crore revival package announced by the government.</li><li>In October 2019, the central government approved a Rs 68,751-crore revival package for loss-making BSNL and MTNL, including 4G spectrum allocation and voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), as well as their merger.</li><li>The BSNL employees' body said that due to the delay in the allotment of 4G spectrum and also due to the non-availability of funds, it is understood that BSNL's 4G service is not likely to be launched before the end of 2020.</li></ul>State-run telecom firm BSNL's employee unions have called for a nationwide hunger strike on Monday, to protest against delay in execution of the Rs 69,000-crore revival package announced by the government. "The All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) is organising a country-wide hunger strike on February 24, 2020. This hunger strike is being organised to demand the expeditious implementation of the Union Cabinet's revival package in respect of BSNL, as well as to demand settlement of the grievances of the employees," AUAB said in a statement. In October 2019, the central government approved a Rs 68,751-crore revival package for loss-making BSNL and MTNL, including 4G spectrum allocation and voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), as well as their merger. AUAB, , said the salient feature of the revival package is the allotment of 4G spectrum, the issuing of sovereign guarantee for raising funds to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore, with share of BSNL at Rs 8,500 crore and Rs 6,500 crore for MTNL, by way of issuing long-term bonds, monetisation of assets and implementation of a VRS. "Out of these, only the VRS has been implemented, through which 78,569 BSNL employees have been sent home. It is extremely disturbing to note that, even after the lapse of nearly 4 months, 4G spectrum has not been allotted to BSNL," statement said. It added that the government has not yet issued the sovereign guarantee to BSNL, to enable it to raise Rs 8,500 crore, by way of issuing long-term bonds. "The process of monetisation of BSNL's assets is also moving at snail's pace. The Supreme Court of India's judgment, with regards to the calculation of the AGR, has caused uncertainties in the telecom sector, due to which banks are also unwilling to extend the much-needed loans to BSNL," the statement said. The BSNL employees' body said that due to the delay in the allotment of 4G spectrum and also due to the non-availability of funds, it is understood that BSNL's 4G service is not likely to be launched before the end of 2020. "This delay is much against the spirit of the Union Cabinet, in approving the revival package for BSNL. The attention of the Minister of Communications (Ravi Shankar Prasad) has already been drawn to the need to provide BSNL with the much-needed working capital. However, nothing has happened," the statement said. AUAB said that despite the relief package, employees are not getting salary on time and the wages of the contract workers have not been paid for the past 10 months. "Under these circumstances, the AUAB has already organised country-wide lunch-hour demonstrations on February 11, 2020. In continuation of this, hunger strikes are being organised throughout the country on February 24 to urge the Department of Telecommunications and the BSNL management to take expeditious actions," AUAB said. PRS HRS See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/taxes-transfers-and-all-other-worries-that-dog-bsnl-and-mtnl-employees-as-they-decide-on-vrs/articleshow/71967148.cms">Taxes, transfers and all other worries that dog BSNL and MTNL employees as they decide on VRS</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/unpaid-bsnl-employees-react-to-the-current-crisis/articleshow/71063961.cms">An unpaid BSNL employee believes the company will survive the current turmoil</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/after-vrs-now-bsnl-will-now-slash-contract-worker-jobs/articleshow/72283164.cms">After VRS, BSNL will now slash contract worker jobs</a>

BSNL employee unions call for nationwide hunger strike on Monday for delay in relief package

<ul><li>The farmers from Samyukt Kisan Morcha have called for a nationwide 10-hour strike called ‘<keyword id="6379373" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bharat-bandh" source="Orion">Bharat Bandh</keyword>’ from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., today.</li><li>Today’s Bharat Bandh is reportedly said to be a major one as it marks the one year of President Ram Nath Kovind’s assent for the three farm laws.</li><li>Security has been beefed up at the peripheries of Delhi.</li></ul>The farmers from Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), who have been protesting for almost an year now against the three farm laws, called a nationwide 10-hour strike called ‘Bharat Bandh’ from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 27. Today’s Bharat Bandh is reportedly said to be a major one as it marks the one year of President Ram Nath Kovind’s assent for the three farm laws. In the last ten months, the protesting farmers have called out for several chakka jams (strike), and bharat bandhs before also to keep up the ongoing protest. Meanwhile, Delhi and Haryana police have issued advisory notices in view of the protest by farmers. Haryana police said in a statement that several arrangements have been made according to the state government. The police also warned the public that they could face heavy traffic jams and disruptions today on various roads and highways. Delhi police has also intensified its patrolling and has deployed extra personnel in border areas, especially in Delhi. One of the police officials said that no protestor will be allowed to enter the city from three protest sites at the city’s border, as per media reports. These things will remain closed today — All central and state government offices, factories, schools, colleges and other educational institutions will not function. No public and private transport facilities will be allowed to ply on road. No public functions will be allowed to be conducted, as per the protestors. Banks under All India Bank Officers Confederation (AIBOC) affiliates will also remain closed today as they decided to stand in solidarity with the protesting farmers. These things will remain open — Markets, shops will remain open as the traders and shopkeepers are not part of the protest. Also, in states where the state government is supporting the ongoing protest, the impact is likely to be intense as compared to other states. All emergency and essential services including medical stores, hospitals,relief and rescue work will be operating in the states with full capacity. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/ofbusiness-was-the-only-woman-led-startup-that-entered-the-unicorn-club-this-year/articleshow/86511076.cms">OfBusiness was the only woman led startup that entered the unicorn club this year</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/tata-motors-coal-india-ntpc-and-other-underperforming-stocks-in-last-10-years/slidelist/86535881.cms">Those who have held these stocks for a decade have only lost money</a>

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