This milestone comes after years of dedicated efforts by the government to protect the vision of millions, emphasising the importance of healthy eyesight for every individual, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Siddique’s murder left the political fraternity shocked and grieved, with Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar promising strict action.

Shortly after his arrival, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the Maldivian leader.

In an apparent bid to strike an emotional chord with the people of Delhi, Kejriwal urged them to turn out in large numbers and cast their votes for him to prove his honesty.

Srivastava has been working in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s and received recognition after participating in the first season of the stand-up comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in 2005.

For the unversed, the actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and had then traveled to New York for treatment and had returned to India last September.