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35 killed in Iraq suicide bombingsBaghdad : Thirty-five people were killed when three suicide bombers on Friday exploded themselves at a crowded Shia shrine in Iraq’s central Salahudin province, the media reported.

The bombers, wearing explosive belts and disguised in military uniform, crossed security checkpoints and came close to the mausoleum of Saiyd Mohammed in Balad town, some 80 km north of Baghdad, Xinhua news agency reported.

At least one of the terrorists detonated his explosives belt at the marketplace outside the shrine and another at one of its gates, Xinhua said.

Also, two mortar rounds landed at the site at the time of the blasts.

The third bomber threw two grenades at a crowd of Shia pilgrims before he blew up himself among them, Xinhua quoted sources as saying.

More than 70 people were injured in the attack and some of the injured were in critical condition.

The suicide bombers were believed to be members of the Islamic State group.

Earlier reports said they took an unknown number of Shia pilgrims hostage but officials denied this, saying some people were caught inside the shrine.

The IS has claimed responsibility for the attack, saying three of its suicide bombers, including a female, attacked the shrine and killed dozens of Shias.

The online statement could not be independently verified.

The revered Imam Saiyd Mohammed is the son of Imam Ali al-Hadi and the brother of Hasan al-Askari, the 10th and 11th of the 12 most revered Shia Imams.

The Imam died in the ninth century and his tomb lies in the domed shrine constructed in Balad.

Iraq is currently witnessing a wave of violence since the IS terrorist group took control of parts of Iraq’s northern and western regions in June 2014.

The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing blamed on the IS at a marketplace in Iraq’s capital Baghdad has risen to 292, the government said on Thursday.

The government has handed over 115 bodies to their families and identities of 177 people are yet to be determined, Health Minister Adila Hammoud said.

A report by UN Assistance Mission for Iraq estimated that 662 Iraqis were killed and 1,457 wounded in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in June across Iraq.

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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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