Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 -- Kerala came to a standstill during the nationwide 24-hour general strike called by 10 opposition trade unions in protest against the Central Government's alleged anti-labour policies, severely disrupting daily life. Passengers arriving by train at various stations across Kerala were left stranded, struggling to find onward transportation. KSRTC bus services were completely halted in Ernakulam, and in Thiruvananthapuram, buses could not operate due to the lack of police protection. Even private vehicles, private buses, autorickshaws stayed off the roads in many places in the state, pushing Kerala into a complete shutdown. Unlike in Kerala, the strike had minimal impact in other states. The strike, which began at...