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Britain should remain in EU, but not run by Europe: Osborne

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London: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said in a keynote speech on Wednesday that he wants Britain to remain in the European Union (EU) — but doesn’t want to see the country run by Europe.

Speaking at the 50th anniversary annual dinner of Britain’s leading business organisation, the CBI, Osborne fired the first salvo in what will be a critical debate for the newly elected Conservative government, as per reported.

Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a national in-out referendum across Britain, giving more than 40 million men and women the first chance since 1975 to decide the nation’s future membership of the EU.

Speaking to an audience of business leaders in London’s Grosvenor House, Osborne said: “We need to confront some hard truths about Europe. The problem of making the single currency (eurozone) work is inevitably drawing its members toward ever-closer integration. We don’t want to be part of that integration.”

Giving a big clue about what he and the prime minister will tell Britain’s European partners, Osborne said: “Our position — which I think is shared by the majority of British people and a majority of British businesses — is that we want Britain to be in Europe, but not run by Europe. That is what we’ll be fighting for. ”

He said the challenge for the British government is to ensure that the single European market is protected, with the EU continuing to work in the interests of all 28 member states, including Britain.

“We want to ensure Europe is a place where businesses invest and jobs are created. Yet the continent is sleepwalking towards a future where it has priced itself out of the global economy, with its rules and regulations, financial services legislation and red tape,” he said.

He cautioned people about the avalanche of information and stories they will face as the euro debate swings into action. “The real negotiations will be carried out at the highest level and in private,” Osborne said.

“I want to work with the British business community to ensure we succeed in this vital task of reforming our relationship with Europe so it works for the working people of our country,” he added.

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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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