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Greek ex-PM to improve bailout terms

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Athens: Former Greek premier and leader of leftist Syriza party Alexis Tsipras has vowed to improve terms for the third bailout with creditors in order to implement social policies that were in the pipeline during the seven months of his government, the media reported on Monday.

“Many are intentionally trying to spread (the rumour) that the only thing we will decide in the elections is managing the agreement, which, intentionally, is also being presented as something (already) concluded. There is no worse a lie,” Tsipras said on Sunday.

Recent surveys predict a close contest in the upcoming general elections on September 20, with Syriza leading the conservatives by a narrow margin, EFE news reported.

“The scandals in recent years, large and small, are proof of its intentions. If New Democracy returns to power, with it will return networks of corruption which led the country into bankruptcy over the last forty years,” Tsipras said.

Tsipras stressed their compliance to the new adjustment programme would not prevent his party from undertaking leftist policies and mitigating effects of the cuts.

He defended the third bailout with the creditors in July, saying it goes “beyond the difficult measures, it stabilises Greek economy and ends the debate on Grexit”.

Tsipras presented a series of measures aimed at improving the state’s lack of liquidity, reducing unemployment — standing at 25 percent, of which 50 percent are youth — and improving the health and education systems.

Re-capitalisation of banks, using funds from the bailout, was required to address the problem of liquidity crisis, he said.

He also spoke of a 35 billion euros (around $35 billion) investment package from the plan promoted by European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker.

The former premier promised a plan to protect investors in the agriculture sector, with stricter measures against illegal imports, setting up of local markets without intermediaries, and more support to agricultural cooperatives.

 

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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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