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Three-Day Bank Strike Called Off After UFBU-IBA Talks

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has deferred a planned three-day nationwide bank strike that was scheduled to commence on Monday. The decision came after last-minute negotiations between the UFBU and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) held on Sunday night. The strike, if it had gone ahead, would have disrupted banking services across the country. The deferral suggests both sides reached a provisional understanding during the talks, though a final resolution is yet to be announced.

Uttar Pradesh Makes 'Use By Date' Display Mandatory for All Sweets

The Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for all sweet manufacturers and retailers to display 'use by' dates on their products. The move follows inspections at sweet shops and manufacturing units that found consumers were frequently not informed about manufacture and expiry dates. Authorities found widespread non-compliance with food labelling norms across the state. The directive aims to improve transparency and protect consumers from purchasing or consuming stale sweets.

Two Children Dead, Mothers Hurt as Water Tank Collapses in Gurugram

Two children were killed and their mothers sustained injuries after a water tank collapsed in Gurugram. The incident prompted authorities to register a formal complaint at Kherki Daula police station. The case was filed under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the contractor responsible for building the tank. Police have since launched an investigation into the structural failure and the contractor's liability.