Connect with us

Top News

‘No peace gesture, diplomatic pressure secured release of IAF pilot’

Published

on

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Intense diplomatic pressure exerted by India with the help of other countries led to the release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan, informed sources said here on Tuesday and noted that India had made it clear that the issue was non-negotiable.

They said that conversations with different countries were held at various levels including by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the release was an outcome of pressure on Pakistan premier Imran Khan and not a result of any generosity on his part.

Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan after his MiG-21 crashed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following an aerial engagement with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets, returned to India on Friday night. Varthaman had shot down a F-16 fighter of Pakistan Air Force during the aerial engagement.

The sources said that India had conveyed to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as also some other friendly countries that Varthaman’s safe and immediate return was non-negotiable.

Khan had announced Varthaman’s return as a “peace gesture” to India.

They said that perhaps Imran Khan was not aware of the full facts concerning the aerial engagements and Islamabad has also given no evidence in support of its claim that it had shot down a Sukhoi 30 fighter jet, as it was a lie. They said that all Sukhoi 30s in Indian Air Force’s inventory were intact.

The sources also referred to reports in the Pakistani media that the piece of an AMRAAM missile recovered from Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir was of Taiwanese origin, and said that Taiwan had refuted such reports.

The missile piece was shown during a joint briefing by the three services last week to refute Pakistan’s claims that it had not used F-16 fighter jets in the aerial engagement.

AMRAAM missile can only be carried by F-16 procured by Pakistan from the US.

The sources said that it was for the US to investigate into any violation by Pakistan of the sale terms concerning use of F-16 aircraft.

–IANS
ps/nir

Continue Reading

Top News

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

Published

on

By

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.

Continue Reading

Trending