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India raises with UK extradition of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi

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New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India on Monday discussed with Britain the issue of the extradition of liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is wanted here in connection with non-payment of huge loans to banks and a case of fraud and money laundering, and another fugitive Lalit Modi.

“I had a very positive and frank discussion with UK Minister of State for Immigration Brandon Lewis on issues concerning both India and UK,” Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said after talks with Lewis.

Lewis is here with a delegation of British officials and met Rijiju at his North Block office where he raised 13 cases of extradition, including those of Mallya, Lalit Modi and bookie Sanjiv Chawla, and 16 Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) cases.

Asked about talks with Lewis on Mallya’s extradition, Rijiju said India cleared its position on all issues and the response was positive from the UK government. “But there can’t be a detailed discussion on Mallya as the matter is in court.”

Mallya was rearrested on October 3 by police in London in connection with a fraud and money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and was released on bail by a London court soon after. The beleaguered liquor baron had said that he had “done nothing wrong” and had described the allegations against him as “fabricated”.

Mallya was first arrested on April 18, after the extradition request was issued on January 31, since when a number of cases and management hearings have taken place ahead of the extradition hearing, which is to start on December 4. He will meanwhile remain on conditional bail.

Rijiju also brought to Lewis’ notice anti-India activities by Sikh extremists and Kashmiri separatist elements based in the UK.

The Minister also raised the alleged pro-Kashmir lobbying by a few British MPs at the behest of Pakistan-origin MPs.

In the meeting, the Home Ministry agreed to issue emergency certificate for six months to its citizens who have lost or destroyed their passport or travel documents. Earlier it was three months.

India also agreed to consider a UK proposal to be a signatory to the criminal record cooperation that links criminals (Indians) to organised crime, a Home Ministry official said.

Lewis also expressed his satisfaction over the end of the meeting on a positive note. “Enjoyed a positive meeting with Kiren Rijiju this afternoon discussing shared aims on migration issues,” Lewis tweeted.

“We had a really good meeting, and are going to continue the positive conversation between our governments,” he said.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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.

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