A nationwide strike is sheduled for Wednesday, July 9, involving over 25 crore workers from formal and informal sectors, as part of a Bharat Bandh organized by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions. The strike is expected to cause disruptions to essential services such as banking, insurance, transport, electricity, and postal operations, with
New additional train services, major railway projects, and technology parks are set to boost Bihar's connectivity and infrastructure ahead of the 2025 elections.