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Cuttack to Delhi, Amazon for $2-bn annual exports by Indian sellers

Buoyed by the success of Indian sellers exporting products to global markets through its e-commerce platform, Amazon has raised its target of exporting India-made products to $2 billion per year till 2025, up from its $1 billion sales in the first three years of its global selling programme in the country (May 2015-April 2018).

Kohli named ICC’s ODI, Test captain of the year

India skipper and batting mainstay Virat Kohli was on Wednesday named captain of the International Cricket Council’s ODI and Test teams of the year, capping off a memorable season for the world No.1.

Govt proposes to treat rare disease patients at one-time treatment cost of up to Rs 15L

New Delhi: The government will provide a financial support of up to Rs 15 lakh under its Rashtriya Arogaya Nidhi scheme for one-time treatment of rare diseases, according to the much-awaited draft Rare Diseases Policy.

Under the draft National Policy for Rare Diseases released on Monday, beneficiaries would not be limited to Below Poverty Line families, but will also cover 40 per cent of the population eligible as per norms of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana for their treatment in government tertiary hospitals only.

The Union Health Ministry intends to notify certain medical institutes as Centers of Excellence for Rare Diseases.

Amit Shah should accept that India is democracy: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

PUNE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is a “staunch nationalist”, but he should accept the fact that there is democracy in the country, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said here on Wednesday.

The Sena’s Rajya Sabha member was speaking at an awards ceremony of the media group Lokmat.

During a public interview, he was asked to describe the qualities of some prominent leaders and also to give them advise in a rapid-fire session.

About Narendra Modi, Raut said he was a very hard working man.

“I do not have the right to give him any advice.

Modi’s ‘Political’ Comments on CAA at Belur Math Upset Ramakrishna Mission Members

New Delhi: Members of the Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, expressed displeasure at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making ‘political statements’ made at the Belur Math – the mission’s headquarters, an accusation that was echoed by opposition parties. At the Belur Math in Howrah district of West Bengal, the PM addressed people on the occasion of National Youth Day – hosted by the mission to celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda – and reiterated his government’s refusal to back down on the controversial Citizenship.

New Citizenship law comes into effect from today: Home Ministry

The much-talked about Citizenship Amendment Act has come into force. Ministry of Home Affairs issued notification in this regard late on Friday. In th gazette notification, the Union home ministry said the act under which non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given Indian citizenship, will come into force from January 10 that is, on Friday itself.

Vikrant Massey, Swara Bhasker and others laud Deepika Padukone for visiting JNU, ask fans to watch Chhapaak

Deepika Padukone stirred a storm on the internet after she visited Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to express solidarity with the students who were attacked by a mob. She reached the campus in the evening and showed her support to the student, however she did not address the crowd. As soon as the pictures and videos of the actress surfaced the internet, Bollywood celebrities lauded her for showing support in her won way.

Good Newwz Box Office Day 10 Early Trends: A Thunderous Sunday!

Good Newwz Box Office Day 10 Early Trends: This Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani starrer is minting great numbers at the box office. Given the fact that Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3 has majorly slowed down, is also leaving the ticket windows free for this Raj Mehta directorial.