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India will give fitting reply to Pakistan: Parrikar

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New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has warned Pakistan that India will retaliate with “double the force” whenever the Pakistani military fires at Indian positions.

Parrikar also said the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), presently controlled by both the road transport and defence ministries, will be brought solely under his ministry.

The defence ministry was also thinking of reviewing all cases of blacklisted defence firms and may give conditioned and limited approval to dealing with some based on merit, he told the media late Tuesday.

Parrikar’s comments came amid fresh violations by Pakistan of the 2003 ceasefire on the Jammu and Kashmir border.

He explained what the Indian military would do if Pakistanis opened fire.

“I would say, don’t agitate, react appropriately but without holding yourself back. When something happens, retaliate with double the force.

“If terrorists attack any defence establishment, the instruction is (to) neutralise them without losing any men,” he added.

Parrikar said the number of border firing incidents had fallen along the Line of Control (LoC).

“It (firing) had increased along the (international border). But even that has gone down in the last two months compared to last year.”

The LoC and the international border divide Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan.

The minister denied that the army was late in responding to the ethnic violence in Assam.

“We were alert even before the news was flashed in the media. The armed forces stationed there were ready but we had to wait for a request from the local administration.

“As soon as the administration requested, we deployed the forces,” he said.

About more transparency in military deals, the minister said rules will be changed soon to regularise representatives from foreign military firms.

“Changes will be made… representatives will be allowed but commission or percentage of profit for the deals will not be allowed. The representative’s remuneration shall be declared by the company,” he said.

He said the ministry was thinking of reviewing all cases of blacklisted defence companies and may give conditioned and limited approval to dealing with some based on merit.

The minister said a ban on Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) has been partially lifted to get spare parts for Tatra trucks.

He called for an overhaul of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), saying that outdated technologies were being used to build roads in the border areas. “This way we cannot make a road in 15 years.”

On the long delayed purchase of 126 fighter aircraft, the minister said negotiations with Dassault of France was on and their representative might come to India soon.

 

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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