Morning Digest: Centre lifts restrictions on sale of petrol, diesel from July 1; U.P. Congress chief placed under house arrest in Ayodhya, and more
This digest covers several major developments in India, including the removal of fuel sales restrictions, the house arrest of a Congress leader in Ayodhya, and a significant upset in the FIFA World Cup. Additionally, it highlights geopolitical tensions involving India and Pakistan, as well as legislative moves regarding the Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal.
Why it matters
These events represent significant shifts in Indian domestic policy, regional security, and international sports, impacting both the national economy and political landscape.
The Union government on Monday (June 29, 2026) evening removed all restrictions and caps on the sale of diesel and petrol in the country, effective July 1. That is, it removed the cap on the retail sale of diesel of 200 litres per consumer per day and removed the restriction on industrial consumers from purchasing fuel from retail pumps.
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