National
SC nod to probe into ex-CBI chief’s role in coal block scam cases
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday gave its nod to a team headed by CBI’s former special director M.L.Sharma to inquire into allegations that meetings then agency chief Ranjit Sinha had with several coal block allocation scam accused impacted the cases’ outcome.
A bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur, Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice A.K.Sikri gave its go ahead to the team suggested by Sharma which was far slimmer in strength than the one he had sought earlier.
It said that Sharma would be provided with all the facilities including supporting staff, office space and transport facilities, while the team would have access to all the documents that they may require to undertake their work.
The court, however, did not take any decision on the remuneration that would be given to three officers who are retired, saying it would be decided after having an assessment of the quantum of work.
However, Sharma, in his letter, has not sought any remuneration.
In the July 20 hearing of the matter, the court was informed that Sharma has agreed to head the SIT that would investigate the allegation of alleged collusion by the former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) but the paraphernalia and the supporting staff that was sought by him had come as a roadblock.
The apex court May 14 while describing the meetings that Sinha had with coal scam accused as “inappropriate” had referred the matter to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) for its opinion about a further course of action in the matter.
“We are asking CVC to tell us what to do” in carrying forward the probe against Sinha, the court had said in an earlier hearing.
National
Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
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.