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THE CHAI BRIEF

India’s business, tech, and political news — packed into 5 minutes or less. No fluff, just the stuff that matters.

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Good morning. In a plot twist worthy of a Bollywood caper, Bengaluru’s latest heist saw “tax officials” make an unconventional withdrawal—swiping ₹7 crore ($840k) from an ATM van using forged IDs and insider intel. While India’s Silicon Valley battles high-tech scams, this crew opted for old-school impersonation, exposing gaps in cash logistics. Lesson learned: even bureaucrat disguises can’t tax-proof a vault. MARKET ▲ SENSEX 85186.47 0.61% ▲ NIFTY 50 26052.65 0.55% ▲ NASDAQ 22564.229 0.59%...

Good morning. Delhi Police argue Umar Khalid’s bail plea is apples-to-grenades: while others walked, they claim his "strategic" role in 2020 riots—international ties, fiery speeches—explodes UAPA’s high bar. Three years later, the Supreme Court’s call could reshape how guilt-by-Tweet holds in group cases. Pass the popcorn. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 84673.02 -0.33% ▼ NIFTY 50 25910.05 -0.40% ▼ NASDAQ 22432.846 -1.21% ▲ USD to INR 88.503 0.00% ▲ Bharti Airtel 2147.80 1.69 ▼ Interglobe Aviation 5740.50...

Good morning. India’s Supreme Court just declared unwelcome animal encounters a “natural disaster,” proving tiger tantrums and elephant escapades now rival monsoons. Mandating ₹10 lakh for victims’ families, it’s a stark nod to shrinking habitats turning man vs. beast into a survival saga. Conservation meets compensation, but can checks (and fences) balance the wild equation? MARKET ▲ SENSEX 84950.95 0.46% ▲ NIFTY 50 26013.45 0.40% ▼ NASDAQ 22708.074 -0.84% ▼ USD to INR 88.582 -0.03% ▲...