A nationwide strike, known as 'Bharat Bandh', has erupted in response to the Supreme Court's recent ruling on SC/ST reservations. Organised by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, the bandh has led to widespread protests across the country. Pics/ PTI

Several South Eastern Railways trains were cancelled, shorterminated or diverted in view of the Howrah-Mumbai train accident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday leaving passengers stranded at Howrah Station. Pics/ PTI