Bhaskar Smart Brief: SC to examine CJP protest; food prices may rise 5%? Why India faces
The protest-versus-police row has reached the Supreme Court, with Delhi Police calling the 20 July Parliament march unauthorised and violent, while petitioners allege police excesses. The court is set to examine both sides through a high-level committee. Meanwhile, JP Morgan has warned that rising prices…
The protest-versus-police row has reached the Supreme Court, with Delhi Police calling the 20 July Parliament march unauthorised and violent, while petitioners allege police excesses. The court is set to examine both sides through a high-level committee.
Meanwhile, JP Morgan has warned that rising prices could hit household budgets. Also in today’s Smart Brief, we decode how PM Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ remark became a political flashpoint after opposition leaders embraced the label.
What Happened
What does it mean for the debate over dissent and extremism? Along with these, we’ve rounded up the other top stories you need to start your day.
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Key Details
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Why It Matters
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What Reports Say
Coverage of the story so far points to:
Continued reporting by Bhaskar English as more details emerge
