The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 46th meeting, decided to defer the proposed hike in tax rate for the textiles sector to 12 per cent from 5 per cent, which was to be implemented from January 1.
India's first heli-hub with all aviation facilities is proposed to be built at Gurugram in Haryana. This was announced by Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala.
The Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the revamped website and mobile app of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). The website is www.cghs.gov.in and the mobile app is called "MyCGHS". In 1954 the CHHS scheme was launched.
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced new playing conditions for T20I. Under the new playing conditions, the fielding team will have to suffer the in-match penalty for slow over rates.