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Vodafone case example of Indian rule of law: Mukherjee

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By Arvind Padmanabhan

Jerusalem: President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the court ruling against the Indian government in what has come to be called the Vodafone tax case was testimony to the rule of law that prevails in the country.

Making a pitch for Israeli investments in a host of areas, notably infrastructure, the president told his Israeli counterpart Reuven Rivlin during their talks that India was not just an attractive destination for overseas capital but also a safe one.

“Our president explained that in the Vodafone judgment, the court has given a ruling that goes against even the government,” Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), in the ministry of external affairs said, while briefing the media on President Mukherjee’s engagements here.

“This demonstrates how the rule of law prevails in the country,” he added.

The Bombay High Court had ruled that there was no case for the government to raise a Rs.3,200 crore ($500 million) additional tax demand on Britain-based telecom major Vodafone, setting aside a verdict given by a tribunal earlier.

Following that, the government decided not to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court.

The income tax department had asked the company to pay additional income tax, alleging it had undervalued its shares in its subsidiary Vodafone India Services while transferring them to the parent company.

During his interaction with the Israeli president, Mukherjee gave an overview on the Indian economy and how it had emerged as an attractive destination on areas like roads, ports and even defence for which foreign investment limit had been raised to 49 percent.

At the same time, he said Israeli technology will be welcomes and sought in areas like drip irrigation and high-yielding seeds since India had the onerous task of feeding its 125-billion population.

He said India also had a favourable talent pool and that 10 million youth were joining the job market every year.

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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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