Centre Lifts Fuel Caps, Congress Leader Detained, Germany Out: Daily Digest
The Union government on Monday evening removed all restrictions and caps on the sale of diesel and petrol in the country, effective July 1. This includes the removal of the 200-litre per consumer per day cap on retail diesel sales and the restriction on industrial consumers purchasing fuel from retail pumps. The decision comes amid an easing supply situation.
Congress Uttar Pradesh unit President Ajay Rai was placed under house arrest at a hotel in Ayodhya on Monday evening, the party said. This development precedes a high-level party delegation's planned visit to the Ram temple on Tuesday, amid an ongoing controversy over alleged fund embezzlement at the temple.
In a major World Cup upset, Paraguay defeated four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday to advance to the round of 16. The match ended 1-1 after extra time.
India on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory, which resulted in civilian casualties. The Ministry of External Affairs called it a 'blatant act of aggression' and a 'direct threat' to regional peace, stating it reflects Pakistan's pattern of reckless behaviour.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that the state will introduce a Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly in August. The state cabinet is expected to give in-principle approval on July 2.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju acknowledged that India started late but is now building roads and infrastructure in border areas, responding to allegations by a tribal body in Arunachal Pradesh about losing land to China in the Taksing area.
Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration by the Election Commission in Karnataka on Tuesday, the state government issued guidelines for permanent residence and domicile certificates.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting in Qatar on Tuesday, despite Tehran denying plans for talks. This follows Iran's first talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Iran deal.
HDFC Bank appointed former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as Additional Director (Independent Director) for four years, effective June 30.
U.K. Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham previewed his economic policy on Monday, promising massive decentralisation and creating a 'No. 10 North'.
