The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a quick response code for its GI-tagged Kashmiri carpet, to preserve the authenticity and genuineness of the hand-knotted carpets. The first-ever consignment of GI-tagged hand-knotted carpets was exported to Germany from New Delhi.
On the occasion of its 68th anniversary, the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, published a book-length poem titled 'Monsoon', written by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar.
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the license of Sarjerodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Sangli, Maharashtra due to a lack of sufficient capital and earning potential.
Australia arrived in Pakistan for its first cricket tour in 24 years amid tight security. Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that the tight security surrounding their team was comforting and would not be a distraction.