India, July 9 -- A joint forum of 10 central trade unions has called a Bharat bandh, or a nationwide strike, for Wednesday. Over 25 crore workers from different sectors are expected to participate.

The 'Bharat bandh' will likely affect public services, and workers from both formal and organised sectors are making preparations for the strike, according to the forum. (Live updates on Bharat Bandh)

2. The workers participating in the strikes are employed in sectors including banking, insurance, postal, coal mining, and highway and construction.

3. A joint forum of 10 central trade unions called for the strike, appealing to the labour force to make it "a grand success."

4. The forum said that the strike has been called in opposition to th...