National Strike Brings India to a Grinding Halt

A nationwide 12-hour strike was called by Indian opposition parties over rising fuel prices and inflation.
National Strike Brings India to a Grinding Halt
Delhi Police officials stand guard during a nationwide strike in protest of fuel price hikes in New Delhi, July 5. Manan Vatsyayana/Getty Images
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Delhi Police officials stand guard during a nationwide strike in protest of fuel price hikes in New Delhi, July 5.  (Manan Vatsyayana/Getty Images )