A nationwide Bharat Bandh is being observed today on February 12, 2026, involving trade unions and farmers across the country. This major event coincides with a series of significant updates including a delay in JEE Main exam results and a massive defense deal for fighter jets. Citizens are facing partial disruptions in banking and transport services in several regions while the government has finalized several key administrative decisions.
Impact of Bharat Bandh and Nationwide Strike
The general strike is led by 10 Central Trade Unions and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to protest against the four new Labour Codes notified in late 2025. Over 30 crore workers are estimated to be participating in the strike across 600 districts. Banking operations are seeing branch-level disruptions as federations like AIBEA and AIBOA have joined the call, though digital transactions remain functional. State transport and auto services are partially affected in states like Kerala and Odisha, while schools in Delhi, UP, and Maharashtra have largely remained open.
Key National and Regional Updates
Apart from the strike, the National Testing Agency has officially moved the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result date to February 16. The government has also confirmed India’s biggest arms deal worth Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore for 114 Rafale fighter jets. In Manipur, a new coalition government under Yumnam Khemchand Singh is taking charge following the revocation of President’s Rule. The Intelligence Bureau has also upgraded the security for the Dalai Lama to Z Category due to threat assessments.
Official Data and Recent Developments
| Category | Details and Official Updates |
|---|---|
| Bharat Bandh | 30 crore workers participating across 600 districts on Feb 12 |
| JEE Main 2026 | Session 1 result date revised to February 16 by NTA |
| Defense Deal | Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore allocated for 114 Rafale fighter jets |
| Manipur Politics | Yumnam Khemchand Singh appointed as CM after President’s Rule |
| National Protocol | Vande Mataram to precede National Anthem in formal events |
| Security Update | Dalai Lama provided with Z Category security protection |
| Ayodhya Update | Last rites of Acharya Satyendra Das performed in Saryu river |
