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Trump spokesman leaves India’s UNSC bid hanging
Washington: What will US President Donald Trump’s stance is on India’s quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council that received a ringing endorsement from his predecessor? Trump’s spokesman Sean Spicer left the answer hanging in the air when asked about it on Monday at his briefing, replying tersely, “I am not going to get any further with getting seats on the Security Council.” At the same time he said: “The relations between the two countries will go stronger.” The US policies are still taking shape and a permanent seat for India would be lower in its foreign policy priorities. Former President Barack Obama had expressed full backing for India getting a permanent Security Council seat. US allies France and Britain have also endorsed India’s bid, while Russia is ambivalent at best and China vehemently against.
If the US were to walk back on the support for a permanent seat offered by Obama, it would be a major development. Trump had promised to be a friend of India during the campaign and emphasised after a coversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week that “the US considers India a true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world.” As a measure of the importance he gave India, Modi was the fifth world leader Trump called after taking office, ahead of key allies like France or Britain or important powers like Russia or China. A permanent seat for New Delhi could also fit in with Trump’s idea of remaking the world order, developing India into a counterweight to China in the region as Washington scales back some of its commitments to Asian allies.
Picer said that Trump as “very pleased” with Indian American Nikki Haley being confirmed to the cabinet-level job of ambassador to the UN and that “she is going to do a fine job representing us”. Haley has called for reforming the world body and making it more efficient and rooting out corruption. Before she presented her credentials on January 27, she spelled out a tough US agenda. “Those who don’t have our back…we will make points to respond to that accordingly,” she warned. The world views of India and the Trump administration will collide on some issues, with the Middle East being an important one.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.