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Blue Whale game couldn’t be established as ‘child killer’: MHA (Lead, Correcting headline)
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Incidents of children committing suicide after playing online “Blue Whale Challenge Game” in states and union territories could not be established in a CERT-In investigation, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Director General – Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In) to investigate cases of suicide committed by children allegedly after using “Blue Whale Challenge Game” in various states and union territories.
“The states and the UTs were directed to monitor the situation closely and take action against proponents of the game. The CERT-In committee analysed the internet activities, device activities, call records and other social media activity, other forensic evidences and also interacted with rescued victims associated with these incidents.
“Involvement of Blue Whale Challenge Game in any of these incidents could not be established,” Ahir said.
An affidavit filed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said the seven-member committee headed by the CERT Director General was formed to investigate all cases of suicide or attempted suicide connected with the said game.
The committee has, in its interim findings, indicated that “CERT-In could not establish any involvement of Blue Whale game in any of the incidents reported to them”.
The Blue Whale Challenge, reportedly created by a former convict in Russia, is said to psychologically provoke players into indulging in daring, self-destructive tasks for 50 days before finally taking the “winning” step of killing themselves.
Additional Solicitor General P.S. Narasimha told a Supreme Court bench in October-end that around 28 cases relating to such games had been reported so far in the country.
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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.