Daily Briefing: Why Delhi’s EV Policy is betting big on two-wheelers

• The Swedish government has launched a formal inquiry aimed at improving due process and legal protections within social services cases. • Defense contractor Saab has signed a contract with Poland to supply three A26 Blekinge-class submarines, a deal expected to trigger a significant hiring surge for engineers in southern Sweden.

• A deadly heatwave is sweeping across Europe, triggering widespread wildfires, including a blaze in the pine forests of the tourist island of Vis. • Emergency crews, including dozens of firefighters and four aircraft, are currently working to contain the fires on Vis.

• A shooting in the town of Stade, near Hamburg, resulted in the deaths of six people, including four women and two men. • The attack occurred at a residential home specifically designed for young mothers and their children.

• President Donald Trump has attempted to exert more control over U.S. elections through a combination of executive orders and restrictive congressional legislation. • Recent legal setbacks include a Supreme Court ruling favoring states that accept late-arriving mail ballots and two court decisions blocking sweeping executive orders on national election rules.

• President Donald Trump has implemented various strategies to exert more control over U.S. elections, including the use of executive orders. • His efforts include pushing for the passage of restrictive legislation through Congress to tighten voting regulations.

• In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court overturned the 90-year-old precedent established in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States (1935). • The previous ruling had allowed Congress to pass laws that limited a president's authority to fire executive officials within independent agencies.

• The United States and Iran have agreed to halt their mutual attacks as of Sunday, according to a U.S. official. • To build on this ceasefire, the U.S. will hold a "high-level" meeting with Iranian representatives in Qatar this Tuesday.

• The Delhi Cabinet approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, expected to take effect on July 1, to phase out internal combustion engines. • Starting January 1, 2027, only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered, followed by a ban on new petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations from April 1, 2028.

• Several Asian governments are taking direct interventionist roles in their economies, with South Korea's president meeting with top chipmakers to coordinate major long-term investment plans. • China is implementing measures to keep startup capital within its borders, while Vietnam has officially launched a carbon market by government decree.

• Botanicure presented clinical findings regarding the development of a botanical drug for early dementia at the BIO International Convention. • The presentation highlighted the efficacy and safety data of their botanical drug candidate during the global biotechnology gathering.

• The Communist Party of China (CPC) is emphasizing the role of political parties in the Global South as essential drivers for global governance and modernization. • During discussions, the CPC highlighted its commitment to fostering friendly cooperation with parties in developing nations to promote economic growth and public welfare.