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‘CBI examining laptops, hard drives allegedly linked to AAP Minister Jain’
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The CBI on Tuesday seized three laptops and four hard drives allegedly belonging to Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain from the residence of DMC President Arun Gupta and was examining them, informed sources said on Tuesday.
“The seizure was made today (Tuesday) during searches at the premises of Arun Gupta, President of the Delhi Medical Council,” a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) source privy to the investigation told IANS.
“The seized electronic items have been sent for forensic examination,” he said.
The source said information about these laptops and hard drives lying at Gupta’s residence came out during the questioning of Rishi Raj, arrested on Saturday night along with Delhi Dental Council (DDC) lawyer Pradeep Sharma while allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4.73 lakh.
According to the CBI source, raids at Gupta’s premises were conducted after Rishi Raj named the DMC chief during his interrogation. Currently, Rishi Raj and Sharma are in the CBI’s custody.
During searches at the office and premises of Raj, the CBI seized documents related to property and bank transactions worth crores and allegedly linked to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Jain, who also holds the portfolio of Public Works Department, Home, Urban Development and Industries in the Delhi government.
The CBI source said the agency will use the evidence against Jain in the disproportionate assets case filed last year.
Details of an ICICI Bank account allegedly linked to Jain were also revealed. Jain is facing a CBI probe in a disproportionate assets case.
–IANS
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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.