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Maharashtra CM views naval exercises in Arabian Sea

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Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, top legislative functionaries and elected people’s representatives witnessed a demonstration of naval exercises during a ‘day at sea’ organised by the Indian Navy here on Wednesday.

The unique and unprecedented event was planned in accordance with the directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi “to maintain close interaction between the elected representatives and state government officials of all coastal states with the Indian Navy”, said an official spokesperson.

This was the first time such an event was attempted. Now similar ones are being planned in the near future for leaders and elected representatives of all coastal states, he added.

Western Naval Command chief, Vice Admiral Girish Luthra hosted the top officials who embarked various frontline naval warships in the morning, including aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, INS Chennai, INS Kolkata, INS Trishul and INS Teg of the Western Fleet.

An exciting live operational demo and exercises were witnessed by the dignitaries by the participating ships and submarines including the recently-commissioned INS Kalvari, missiles demo by INS Vidyut, and search and rescue demo by helicopters, providing a deep insight into the complexities of rescue operations at sea, said an official spokesperson.

Shipborne Anti-Submarine Warfare Seaking, AEW Kamov helicopters, MiG 29K carrier borne fighter aircraft, participated in a thrilling air power demo.

Luthra and other senior naval officials also briefed the visitors on the role and scope of operations of the command on the high seas, on the aircraft carrier.

On his part, Fadnavis lauded the role of the armed forces in safeguarding territorial, maritime and economic interests of the country, acknowledged the gallant services of the naval personnel to the nation with professionalism and fortitude in the challenging environments of the high seas.

Besides Fadnavis, other notables on the trip included Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagade, Legislative Council Chairman Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar, several Lok Sabha and Assembly members and senior government officials.

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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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