Morning Digest: Centre Lifts Petrol and Diesel Sale Restrictions; U.P. Congress Chief Under House Arrest

India’s Morning Digest brings major updates from across the country and the world. The Centre has lifted all restrictions on petrol and diesel sales from July 1. The government made this decision after fuel supplies improved. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai was placed under house arrest in Ayodhya before a planned party visit to the Ram Temple.

India also condemned Pakistan’s air strikes on Afghan territory. The Ministry of External Affairs called the attacks a direct threat to regional peace. Meanwhile, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said India has increased border infrastructure work in Arunachal Pradesh. In Karnataka, the government issued fresh guidelines for permanent residence certificates before the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision.

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The Centre removes fuel sale limits from July 1, while political developments, foreign affairs, banking, and FIFA World Cup updates dominate the day’s top headlines.

Political developments continued in West Bengal. The State government announced plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code Bill during the August Assembly session. On the global front, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran requested talks in Qatar. However, Iran denied any meeting plans. These updates remained key highlights in today’s Morning Digest.

In business news, HDFC Bank appointed former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as its part-time chairman and independent director. In the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham announced plans for greater regional powers. He also proposed creating a “No.10 North” office in Manchester to support decentralisation.

Sports also grabbed attention in today’s Morning Digest. Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal in the closing minutes. The day delivered important updates across politics, economy, diplomacy, and sports.

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