<h1>Ten central trade unions strike nationwide demanding withdrawal of labour codes and Rs 26,000 minimum wage</h1> Ten central trade unions conducted a nationwide strike affecting banking, postal, electricity, and public transport services. The unions claimed mobilization of 25 crore workers protesting new labour codes and other issues. The strike impacted copper and coal mining operations across multiple states including West Bengal, Kerala, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar. Farmers' unions in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan also participated. Key demands included withdrawal of four labour codes, ending contractualization and privatization of public sector units, increasing minimum wages to Rs 26,000 monthly, implementing minimum support price based on commission formula, and farmer loan waivers.