The GST Council decided to defer the increase in the rate for textiles to 12% from 5%. It has referred the matter to a panel of Ministers, to review Rate Rationalisation.
The NATO member countries will be conducting a 12-day maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. The name of the maritime exercise is "Neptune Strike '22".
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed that Tata group has replaced Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Vivo as the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ki Ore' programme. The national-level program includes seven yearlong initiatives dedicated to the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Brahma Kumaris.
'Spices Board' is a regulatory and export promotion agency of Spices, working under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.