The eye-care major has a network of 44 centres in 24 cities across nine states. With the fresh investment, it aims to add around 10-12 new centres each year over the next four years. read more

The US decision to end exemptions to sanctions on Iranian oil imports on May 2 has hit India. read more

An inter-ministerial team from Centre headed by a joint secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs would start its assessment of damages to the coastal State from May 13. read more

To compensate for slow promotions under NFFU, whenever an IAS officer gets empanelled for a particular appointment at the Centre, all other Organized Group A service officers are also upgraded to the same level two years from the date of empanelment... read more

CM Naveen Patnaik has informed that telecommunication services have completely collpapsed in Puri and has requested several Mobile Tower on Wheels to restore connectivity read more

Mehbooba also urged militants to stop their attacks on security forces during the holy month so that people of Kashmir can hold peaceful prayers throughout the month. read more

In a letter written in Hindi to members of his “Amethi pariwar” (Amethi family), Gandhi said he drew strength from them to stand firmly and listen to their woes. read more

Terming the submissions made by the review petitions “scandalous, false, baseless and bereft of any particular material”, the affidavit said the ruling had no apparent “error warranting its review”. read more

In Odisha, at least eight people were killed when the extremely severe cyclonic storm pummeled the state on May 3, uprooting trees and causing extensive damage. read more

The victim’s family said he was admitted to the de-addiction centre six days back to rid him of his drinking habit, where he was brutally assaulted, leading to his death . read more

The government’s request was mentioned before the bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The court hasn’t indicated its mind on the request and asked the Centre to circulate its letter. It will rule on the centre’s request later. read more

At a press meet on Wednesday, Sushmita Dev, national president of women’s wing of the Congress said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is taking credit for schemes such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, which have not worked on ground. read more

Rahul Gandhi told the Supreme Court that he had made the statement “in the heat of political campaigning” and his statement “unfortunately got juxtaposed and mingled with a political slogan”. read more

Voting for the Lok Sabha election in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 18 and April 23. The results will be declared on May 23. read more

Ujjwala subscribers don’t receive any extra subsidy for refilling their gas canisters beyond the normal discount of around Rs 217 per refill per month. read more