<h1>Trade unions plan nationwide strike Wednesday protesting new labour codes and privatization affecting banking postal services</h1> Over 25 crore workers affiliated with trade unions plan a general strike Wednesday to protest new labour codes and privatization, potentially disrupting banking and postal services. A political party cited World Bank data showing the country reached fourth position globally in equality. Protest march occurred over language pride issues following an attack on a shopkeeper. Aviation regulator assured mechanisms to curb airfare surge after recent price spikes. Market regulator faced criticism over alleged failure to check outflow of illegal trading profits by a foreign algorithm firm.