The state government of Karnataka has set up India's first AVGC Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. AVCG stands for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics.
The Losar Festival in Ladakh marks the beginning of the new year in the traditional program of Tibetan Buddhism. It is celebrated by the Buddhist community in the Ladakh region.
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.