Mette Frederiksen – the Prime Minister of Denmark – has postponed
her wedding ceremony to attend a crucial meeting called by the European Union
to discuss the topic of recovery fund.
It is not the first time her wedding has been postponed. Before
this, similar cancellation has happened at least two times. This is the third
time her wedding has been postponed.
The summit on Covid-19 recovery fund will happen on 17 and
18 July. It is the first meeting that leaders will attend since the commencement
of the lockdown period.
Ms. Frederiksen was set to marry her partner, Bo Tengberg,
on 18 July.
In a statement she has given through her online handle, she
has said that she had to protect the interest of the country.
Denmark is not in favour of the fund. It along with Sweden
and Austria wants a different arrangement. It wants the fund offered to be repaid
eventually.
Earlier, some experts opined that if the support was not offered
to the struggle countries by the European Union the decades old economic union
will collapse miserable.
Italy and Spain are in dire need of the fund. The economies of these countries have almost collapsed completely due to the crisis.
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The former boss of
payments firm Wirecard, Markus Braun, has been booked by the European country of
Germany.
The arrest has happened
shortly after a German court issued an arrest warrant against the ex-boss of
the company.
Mr. Braun’s resignation
happened just a week ago. It was shortly after EY had refused to sign off the
account of the firm over a missing amount of €1.9bn (£1.7bn).
Actually, the money
accounts for around a quarter of the total balance sheet of the payments firm
based in Germany.
Mr. Braun is accused
of inflating the firm’s finances to make it appear healthier to investors and
customers.
It is found that the
amount has been invested in two Asian banks.
Meanwhile, the management of the company has defended the action of its former boss. They have claimed that the investment in the Asian banks has been made as a risk management strategy.
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Some covert recordings reveal that a neo-Nazi group has
conducted interviews through online to recruit teenagers.
It has been identified that the exposed recordings was
connected to a neo-Nazi group named as The Base.
The group is very popular. It is assumed that the group has a
huge support base in the western world – as well as in the non-western world.
A 47-year-old American, Rinaldo Nazzaro, is the founder of the
notorious group. It is learned that he himself has monitored the selection of
new recruits.
The recordings have left the world in shock. They have even
talked about a possible race war. They have advised their followers to prepare
for the upcoming war.
Anyway, as per a media report, all the recordings have been handed
over to the US authority. It remains unclear how this issue will be handled by
the US.
Mr. Nazzaro, the head of The Base, now lives in Russia. It is
not easy to trace him and take him to custody for investigation.
It is important to understand how deep the roots of the organisation has gone. It is learned that they have been consistently growing in the west undeterred for at least four or five years.
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The world has
turned into a seething mass of ignorant souls, the truth has lost its
significance, life has become barren and everyone is searching for a ray of
hope. The ultimate solution for all our woes, the solace we have been waiting
for is with us to lead us towards the light, the light of knowledge.
Welcome!
You are fortunate
to be near a great guru, a master, a yogi, an epitome of love and compassion, a
sage who has devoted his life for the betterment of the human race, Dr. Swami
Himaval Maheshwara Bhadraanand.
One can define
him as a selcouth Sanyasi with a sixth sense and sanctified powers or as a
Karma Yogi on a Spiritual Quest, with a flair to study the Future of human life
and its aura. But the truth is that words cannot contain the real might of this
Guru.
Dr. Swami
Bhadraanand is a spiritual scientist who has done 15 years of intense research
on “AURA and its Implications in Human Life – Good, Bad and the Unknown”. The
recognition it received around the world is truly astonishing. He offers the
fruits of his research to the betterment of mankind in the form of AOA, Art of
Ascetics, which enables one to experience inner evolution and bliss.
Swami Bhadraanand
has experimented with his powers to manipulate the Aura of a person and find
out the credibility of that person. His research on the Aura of a human being
and the science of repairing a damaged Aura has been developed by him and
termed as Aura Mechanism.
Swami Bhadraanand
as a Seer with ESP, the extrasensory perception was honored with Mother Teresa
Award from the ministry of Kerala for predicting Tsunami in 2004. The number of
predictions made by him has placed him next to Nostradamus. But Swami
Bhadraanand’s predictions are known for their accuracy which Nostradamus rarely
possessed. He has been honoured with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy for his
predictions.
This incredible
personality is an embodiment of knowledge and his brave thoughts possess the
revolutionary seeds of transformation, which of course, is based on Sanatana
Dharma. The serenity of a sage and the valour of a revolutionary combined,
Swami Bhadraanand is one of the greatest proponents of Vedic culture in the
modern era.
He is a true
visionary who is born to rejuvenate mankind by unraveling the eternal Cosmic
truth to the naive human eyes. Patriotism is his creed and the wholehearted
support he gives to the expats is praiseworthy.
Are you ready
to plunge into the mysterious and fascinating life of our Master? Are you brave
enough to experience his mighty presence? Are you a genuine seeker?
If Yes… You
have reached your abode. Guru knows you are here.
A Selcouth
Sanyasi With Sixth Sense And Sanctified Powers
Spirituality is
an intriguing matter. One must renounce everything he has in order to be
successful in his spiritual journey. Spirituality is necessary only after a
certain age. It is for middle-aged people. This is the impression most of the
ignorant souls in this society carries in their mind. Dr. Swami Bhadraanand
laughs at these ignorant thoughts saying, Well, ignorance is at times a bliss.
From ignorance to
knowledge is what embodies one’s spiritual journey and for that one needs a
real Guru, who can lead you through the dark alleys of inexperience to the light
of knowledge. In a land, flooded with spiritual leaders, to find a genuine one
with pure Siddhi is very difficult. Many exhibit their ‘service-oriented’
activities for money and fame. Swami Bhadraanand stands apart from all of them
as he believes in working selflessly. His life to date is an example of
self-sacrificing love and compassion for people in despair.
Dr. Swami
Bhadraanand is gifted with the power to perceive the real self of a human
being. One can call it the Sixth Sense, but it is much beyond that as his
ability to analyze the real human persona is unimaginable. His predictions have
shaken the Indian society many times with their accuracy. The incredible gift
that has been endowed to Swami Bhadraanand at a very young age has been
instrumental in changing the future of many people, including the political
leaders and film stars. He can simply look through one’s physical self and
gauge the good and bad in their personality. He can understand the way that the
soul has been traversing through one birth to another, passing through various
stages of Karma. He decodes the entire self of a person, releasing him from his
Karmic bondages, leading him towards the path to fulfilling his dreams. We see
a lot of preachers around us, who teach us what to do and what not to do in
order to achieve Nirvana or Moksha. But no one has ever seen someone who
practices the preaching in real life in order to help society. Swami
Bhadraanand has warned the authorities many times about the impending danger,
trying to avert the calamity. He has been recognized by the government and many
eminent organizations that chose to venerate the Guru with awards and
felicitations.
Swami Bhadraanand
has been against evil-minded, power-hungry people all throughout his life. This
has gained him a lot of enemies. He fights against all kinds of Adharma and is
very keen on the people whom he helps. He always advises his disciples to help
selflessly, but only those who deserve it. This Sanyasi, who lives in disguise
of a common man is a vast cistern of knowledge.
Be a solitary
walker. Be pure. Be receptive. Be a blank notebook. Let the Universe write a
beautiful tale on your pages.
The Rise of a Foreseer in the soil of Mother India
Kerala is a state
in the Southern part of India, where Dr. Swami Bhadraanand was born. Kerala has
been called the Land of Lunatics, by Swami Vivekananda. Jagad Guru Sree
Narayana also has fought against the caste system and the prejudiced mindset of
the society all throughout his life. This land has never received any spiritual
master wholeheartedly. They are a suspicious bunch of people criticizing
spiritual gurus as fake and their teachings as rubbish. Swami Bhadraanand has
proved them wrong through his predictions. He feels that he should stand by his
people, saving them from the darkness of ahamkara, helping them to lead a
peaceful life. He has stood the storm and has worked relentlessly for the
benefit of his people, whom he considers as his own.
This guru has
been like a cloud. He willingly absorbs all the filth that is being thrown at
him by ignorant people, turns it into a rain of love and compassion and showers
it over humanity in order to cleanse it.
This has been
said by the Guru when he was asked about the future of the coming generations
in spirituality. Swami Bhadraanand’s attempt is to rejuvenate the mankind that
has fallen into the depth of ignorance from the Heights of Vedanta and Vedic
culture. India is the land of the Vedas. The spiritual and cultural heritage of
India has been invaded by foreign cultures which resulted in diminishing its
divine radiance. Swami Bhadraanand trains the young minds to become the
torchbearers of the real India, leading her to prosperity. He wants humanity to
be aware of the single source that has produced the whole world. “Vasudhaiva
Kudumbakam”, the whole world is one single family, should be our watchword says
Swami Bhadraanand.
He also aims to
document the spiritual evolution of mankind starting from the very first
generation. He believes that this will help people realize that they all belong
to the Vedic brotherhood. He scientifically explains the dense philosophical
concepts to his students with a pinch of humor, so as to make it palpable for
the modern youth. Swami Bhadraanand is backed by a group of generous students and
is waiting for more who can join him in this noble cause. “This attempt can
definitely bring peace in the world which is what humanity needs most now”. He
once said.
It is the aura of
a person that needs correction. Swami Bhadraanand has done immense sadhanas to
unravel the truth of the Vedas. His enlightened self has been drawn towards
ancient gurus who lived in the snowclad mountains of the Himalayas and the
knowledge he gained from them helps him in cleansing one’s aura. This ancient
Vedic ritual is an exclusive service he is rendering humanity, through which he
cleanses the energy of a soul, giving the person a fulfilling future.
A Sacred Birth
That Has Been Hunted Ruthlessly
Call him, a
social worker, a critic, revolutionist, a benefactor of the poor and above all
an ardent spiritual yogi; he is the embodiment of all these traits put into
one, a legendary epitome of the modern Era.
The Revolutionary
protector Swami Bhadraanand’s roots of spiritual inheritance stems from his
maternal forefathers. His great grandfather Nani Ashaan was a true-blue,
sedulous and die-hard accomplice of Sree Narayana Guru. From the time of Sree
Narayana Guru’s presence in the celestial place of Aruvipuram, Nani Ashaan was
the concierge and disciple for the Guru. Sree Narayana Guru and his ardent
disciple Nani Ashaan, together, installed the famous and controversial Shiva
Linga, materializing the initiation of the Shiva temple in Aruvipuram.
Shri. N. Rama
Panicker son of Nani Ashaan was Swami Bhadraanand’s maternal grandfather, a
devout Shiva Yogi, his maternal great grandmother, an ardent devotee of
Parvathi Devi and his maternal uncles who were all famed Tantrics and renowned
Yogis. The spiritual inheritance is said to affect even the genes of coming generations,
no wonder how Swami Bhadraanand has been gifted with Sixth Sense and spiritual
enlightenment. He calls himself a Spiritual Beggar, as he owns nothing in this
world. In a land where the so-called spiritual masters enjoy a luxurious life,
he stands alone, without even having a home of his own.
Swami Bhadraanand
can be considered as the most hunted Hindu mystic in the history of India. He
has been courageously facing the anger of the media who always tried to tarnish
his image. His identity has been presented in the wrong way before the entire
world by a group of people with vested interests. The prejudiced society chose
to believe the paid media, ignoring the great service-oriented mind of this
Guru whose only aim was to help the needy. It was Swami Bhadraanand’s
fearlessness that threatened the political and religious criminals who paid the
media to ruin his life.
The print media
with vested interests used their pens to discredit the truthful, loving,
righteous and compassionate person, Swami Bhadraanand, portraying him as a low
criminal and an outlaw. A leading Malayalam daily, “Mangalam” and its staff,
especially Mr. Stephen Arikkara, a hired goon of Mangalam Daily were behind
this. The master brain behind tarnishing Swami Bhadraanand in all the possible
ways through the media was D. Dhanasumod who has been backed by Mr. Raju Paul,
the bureau chief of Mangalam Daily. The worst image portrayed about Swami
Bhadraanand by Sreejith Augustin of Mathrubhumi Daily was of an immoral man
having an illicit relationship with women which in fact reflected his own
filthy character. In truth, Swami Bhadraanand was living with his mother and
this allegation was propagandized by Sreejith which tarnished Swami
Bhadraanand’s character irreparably.
But what can
ignorant minds plot against the SON of GOD? He shines through all these like a
sun, with his immense spiritual power and divine grace.
Presently he is
facing threats from the extremists belonging to all religions because he had
openly discussed the blind illogical teachings, issues and the heinous crimes
undertaken by some of them. The main agenda of extremists is to start a
communal riot in the country for personal gains. We cannot forget the fact that
India is a country that has been partitioned in the name of religion. Swami
Bhadraanand’s sole mission is to educate people against the hatred and violence
caused in the name of religion. The vision behind his teachings and criticisms
against communal rifts is to bring in harmony in human thoughts. He wants
people to understand the fact that all are one in this universe and should be
given the right to live as one race. This makes him the revolutionary sage that
he is.
Swami
Bhadraanand is a lone warrior. He never tries to befriend cast chieftains,
political principals, religious leaders, sectarian gangsters or party-political
agitators – he chooses to traverse his own path.
He is never
afraid of criticism or negative publicity; he laughs his hurt away and smiles;
he follows his conscience which he says is God; and willingly accepts the
unjustified abuse from the ignorant society. As Swami Bhadraanand practices
spirituality and Sindhu culture, which teaches love rather than the extremist
ideologies of these terrorist groups, they consider him as their enemy and
rival. There have been three murder attempts against him to date which shows
the intolerance of the extremists. Still, the valiant son of Sanatana Dharma is
fighting them through the media as he is a journalist as well.
The Divine Transformation at a Glance
It was on 22
September 1982 that Mr. Hemachandran and Dr. Madhuja were blessed with a little
boy. He was a baby with a certain peculiar kind of energy encircling his
physical presence. This was sure to happen as he was born into a family of
yogis. They named him Arun Chand. He grew up into a naughty lad, who was good
at everything including studies and extracurricular activities. He was
everybody’s favorite. His amazing sense of humor, ability to mimic sounds, a
keen sense of observation which later turned into drawings and dancing were a
feast to everyone’s eye. They adored him more and more as he grew up.
As a teenager, he
became interested in cars and bike racing. He loved speed, maybe because he
himself was thinking much ahead of time. His friends never understood the inner
being, of this cheerful boy, that longed for something. He himself was at a
loss to find what it was that he really needed. Nothing could give him absolute
pleasure or happiness. He would look up to the sky with angst to know why the
material world could no longer make him happy and why he was always drawn
towards the unanswerable questions regarding existence. He wanted an answer and
hence followed his inner voice always. He knew that the truth was hidden
somewhere inside him and he only had to unravel it.
Arun Chand was an
engineering student, heading towards the completion of his Bachelors and he
could no longer suppress the spiritual urge within him. It was his time to know
the truth. His Guru, a fiery AGHORI, Adithya, manifested in front of him. Swami
Adithya vanished with his sishya and Arun was nowhere to be found. Guru took
him to the snow-clad mountains of the Himalayas in no time, remember Sadhus are
neither space or time-bound.
He was absent
from the familiar circumstances which made his dear and near sad and
frightened. The only thing they could do was to hope and pray for his return.
The young sadhaka was enjoying the love and blessings of the great Himalayan
Sadhus by then. It is believed that once a Sadhu who is eligible to acquire
Moksha/ Salvation visits The Himalayas, his spiritual powers get locked there.
This shall be unlocked only when a related person visits the place again. He
was undergoing the same process. His siddhis were unlocked and it flowed in
like a vast ocean of knowledge, awakening the real self, the real Guru, hidden
within. Swami Adithya taught him the essence of Vedas and Tantric vidyas
including Parakaya Pravesham. Swami Himaval Maheshwra Bhadraananda was born
there, in the Himalayas.
No Sadhu will be
interested to come back to the material world as they enjoy a much higher level
of happiness and satisfaction in detachment. But Swami Bhadranand’s master and
other sages reminded him of his duty towards his motherland, convincing him to
come back to his land, Kerala. The Master spent the initial days in silence,
pondering over the questions of existence. He would meditate for hours,
cleansing his aura, under a Vata Vriksha/ Banyan Tree, or by the seashore. He
was never interested in going back to his old spiritual groups as he was on a
higher level of perception by then. An unknown force always guarded him,
keeping him away from any sort of distraction. Finally, it was time for Swami
Bhadraanand to get involved in the changes that were happening in society.
He has acquired
siddhis (Special Mystical Powers) that enabled him to analyze a person in and
out. Spreading his senses well above the human conscience, the blessed one
could comprehend the individual in his human form and visualize his sanctity
from a spiritual state, providing resolutions that carefully untie and unite
the knots of one’s “Karma”. The peace and tranquility achieved by the mere
sight of Swami Bhadraanand are said to be as powerful as the brilliance equal
to the blaze of a thousand suns. A highly scientific and logical mind finds
safe harbor in the divine self of Swami Bhadraanand and he is known to be more
of a realistic soul with a subtle, modern and concrete approach, not forsaking
and negating worldly life. The spiritual guidance acknowledged by his devotees
speaks volumes about the life they lead and the impediments they had overcome.
The Master appears to be a friend to many of them, cracking jokes and indulging
in friendly conversations, but at the same time cleansing their self with his
incredible might.
Dr. Swararaj Mani
was the psychiatrist who had confirmed Swami Bhadraanand’s elevated ESP, at the
age of ten years when his parents were skeptical and worried about his psychic
condition. This was the initial revelation about Swami Bhadraanand’s miraculous
proficiency to his family. And for the second time, it was a close associate
called Mr. Anysh Aloysius Rosario, a writer by profession who had ascertained
the Extra Sensory Perception of Swami Bhadraanand.
There are several
questions in this world that are quite intriguing to a human mind. With the
blessings of his eternal parents, Bhadrananji is able to unleash a tremendous
amount of energy into his disciples, giving them answers to everything that
they have been searching for. The physical body is nothing but a shell that
holds the eternal soul. The aura that surrounds one is a representation of his
Karma. The karmic bondages surround a man throughout his life and the negative
impacts it can cause, due to one’s karma can be averted by a true teacher only.
The disciples of this great human have many such instances to narrate. The
sufferings that come out of one’s karma in the past birth can be nullified
through the effective interference of someone who possesses immense spiritual
power.
As evidenced by Swami Bhadraanand, the human mind is controlled by the veiled factors that control the transcendent self, in the form of electromagnetic waves, and the constant flow of energy towards and from the Self.
The Universe and
its elements are created on the basis of scientific and mathematical
propositions. They seemingly look quite complex but are the basic
structure/formulae that embody every single element here. Swami Bhadraanand
uses the same formulae used by nature to generate and circulate peace and
tranquility. Swami Bhadraanand has revealed in himself the ability to change
the destiny of a person- through the powerful process of AOA which has been
researched intensely by him through all these years. Hosting a wide array of
holistic services, Swami Bhadraanand offers his wisdom to invoke the blessings
of God/Super Consciousness to heal the minds of his disciples.
Swami Bhadraanand
offers a platform to those who seek revitalization in life, for those truth-
seekers and peace lovers where the positive results are readily noticeable. A
large number of disciples have been cured of their illnesses and offered mental
peace through him. He has silenced his critics with his accurate predictions
which also have won him many laurels including The Mother Theresa Award and the
degree of the Doctor of Philosophy. Many who were in need of wealth and
materialistic gains approached him and got wealthy not only by money but also
by heart and soul through his renowned method of Aura tuning.
A garland of
flowers in one hand and rudraksha, on the other hand, the Godman image, is not
his trademark. When a soul saturated with real belief finds sanctuary in him,
the birth of his love and compassion in you starts pouring in. He treads
fearlessly on the path of justice for the needy people and their rights. His
Karma instigates him to destroy the unjust, facing it with all might rather
than raising his hands symbolizing “Om Shanti”.
You know his
name, but not the story behind his name. You can interpret him and his
teachings provided you know his real self. You’ve heard what the media has to
say, not his true endeavors. Do not underestimate his power unless and until
you have challenged him. You may have understood his thoughts, in the form of
his words but not his perceptions that are intense and sturdy. Experience his
indomitable courage and enlightened thoughts, his support to the marginalized
and follow his brave endeavor to eradicate the antisocial elements creating
havoc in this country.
Swami Bhadraanand
is also an enigmatic descendant of the modern era. His passion is to pursue the
mysterious. Material benefits are not his priority and his acquaintance is a
matter of pride for who knows his power.
Intense sadhana,
the realization of universal love; the satisfaction derived from seeing others’
ignorance being reduced; and the unbounded grace of the beloved guru; makes him
what he is. He will hold a mirror towards your self, reflecting the good and bad,
clearing the bad of course to fill you with extreme positivity. Only a sincere
and devoted soul can draw the essence of his blessings, for he values sincerity
more than anything. A hypocrite might call him deceitful but an intellectual
will identify him to be a genius. He wants his disciples to be responsible
citizens and valiant fighters, who dares to question even the most powerful
when they are exposed to injustice.
Now, it’s your turn to experience this Immortal Soul…
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The huge recovery fund
plan, announced by the European Union to save those countries who have suffered
a huge set back because of the measures imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19,
has hit a hard wall, as several European countries have opposed the move.
Meanwhile, Germany has
expressed its hope in the positive future of the recovery fund policy.
The main demand of those
countries who have opposed the policy aggressively is that the fund should be
treated as a loan and is to be repaid as soon as possible.
Spain and Italy – the two
countries who have suffered the worst – were supposed to benefit greatly from
the policy.
The main opposers of
the policy are Sweden and Austria.
Germany is expected to
convene a serious of meetings in the near future to resolve the crisis.
Earlier, a European
leader warned that if this issue was not addressed rightly the European Union
might collapse.
The proposed package
costs €750bn.
The affected countries
urgently need fund. The longer it takes for the fund to reach, the deeper the
impact of the crisis becomes.
It is high time to find a solution to this issue. It may require the intervention of the United States of America.
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The main rival of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko,
Viktor Babaryko, has been booked on the charge of tax evasion.
He was supposed to contest for this year’s Presidential
Election against the present President – who is the head of the state since the
year 1994.
Many have taken to the streets across the country to protest
against the arrest of the main rival of the present President.
They have alleged that the legal action against Mr. Babaryko
was politically motivated. They have urged the country to review the decision.
There was a strong feeling that this year’s election would
mark the end of the thirty year long rule of the present leader.
There is a strong sentiment against the leadership of the
country at this juncture. Many are in favour of a change.
There was an assumption that Mr. Babaryko might enter into
the annals of the history of the country with his victory this year.
Apart form Mr. Babaryko, his son, who was leading his campaign
against the establishment, Eduard, has also been booked on the basis of similar
charges.
The development may lead the country to a serious political turmoil.
It may derail the political stability of the country.
It is interesting to note here that Russia – which has serious interest in the politics of this country – is still silent on this matter.
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India is at present at a crucial juncture. Not any
time in its nearest history, the country has come to this point. The
coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China, is what that bothers the
country – and the world – at this moment. As its proper solution is nowhere
near, the ray of hope is still unclear.
Even in this situation, Indians have a confidence that
many others across the world lack. It is that they are governed by a powerful
and visionary Prime Minister. The people of the world’s largest democratic
country admire the confidence shown by their PM to take the bold step of
lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Though the 21-day lockdown was a shock to many, most
experts, inside the country and abroad the world, consider the decision as
inevitable. If the spread of the virus is not contained in this stage, it may
not be possible in future.
India is at present in the right track. If the things
progress in this direction, the country will see the emergence of the ray of
hope soon.
The central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working day and night tirelessly to help the country overcome the present crisis. It deserves special appreciation for the dedication it shows to support its people.
A country like India, with a not-so-advanced health
infrastructure, is highly vulnerable. Its vast population is another threat.
The country, however, proves that with a dedicated
leadership at the helm the country is powerful enough to confront any crisis.
Within hours after the announcement of the lockdown
plan, a Rs.1.7 lakh crore lockdown package was rolled out. The central leadership’s
care for the poorest of the poor and the most vulnerable of the vulnerable of
the country is commendable.
The package offers an insurance cover worth Rs. 50
lakh per person for government medical workers, a food support of 5 kg rice or
wheat per family every month for next three months for 80 crore poor people, a
hike in the MGNREGA wage, and many more.
It is his leadership experience which gives the PM
confidence to handle this crisis. The country is very fortunate to have such a
person at the helm at this situation.
Even certain world leaders have recognised and appreciated Indian PM’s effort to reach out to the world with support to tackle the virus outbreak.
Importantly, almost all South Asian countries have
welcomed India’s emergence as the leader of the region in its effort to weed
out the threat of this virus from the region.
It is the perfect movement to recall how correct the
decision taken by the country during the 2019 general election – in which the
PM’s party, BJP, was voted to power with an overwhelming majority – was.
There is no wonder that Mr. Modi is the first Prime
Minister outside the Indian National Congress – which had been a dominant party
in the country until the year 2014 – to win two consecutive terms with a
comfortable majority.
Mr. Modi began his political career as an RSS
activist. It was with the blessings of the right-wing organisation he joined
the BJP. It took not many years for the leader to rise to the top of the
political party.
He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He ruled the
state from 2001 to 2014. It was considered as a glorious period of the state.
The state achieved a huge economic growth during the period. His government
received serious appreciation for the economic growth it achieved.
When he was projected as the Prime Ministerial candidate
of the BJP during the 2014 general election, there was no surprise. As
expected, under his leadership, the BJP uprooted the INC – which was struggling
to escape from its tainted image as a corrupted political party.
His first tenure as the PM was eventful. He initiated
several revolutionary steps – especially in the economic front. The
demonetisation of the higher denomination banknotes of Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500
and the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax were some of them.
His return to power for the second consecutive term
was rather impressive than the first. It was made even simple by the
infightings between the opposition parties.
In the 2019 general election, he retained his seat of
power and increased his party’s majority in the lower house of the parliament
considerably.
Just a year has passed since the commencement of the
second term. It is still premature to access the second term of the Modi
government.
The cancellation of the special status offered to the
Jammu and Kashmir and the introduction of the Citizenship Amendment Act are the
two major steps taken in this term. Both have attracted mixed responses.
Since the year 2014, India has achieved several
commendable progresses – especially in terms of its relation with certain foreign
powers like the US. It has improved its image as a promising global power.
In the economic front as well as in the defence front,
the world’s second most populated country is now an unavoidable power.
It now plays a leadership role in certain multilateral
organisations based in the Asian region like SAARC and BIMSTEC. It is at
present not less than a regional hegemon. It is also an active member in
various forums for global leaders like G20.
Indians owe its top leader for the successes their
country has achieved since the year 2014 – since the BJP was inducted to the
seat of power.
Extraordinary times demand extraordinary leaders.
“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus” – Martin Luther King Jr
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Entrepreneur,
Dr.
Ravi Pillai’s success story is one that inspires every young entrepreneur. From humble
beginnings, the son
of a farmer
from the southern Indian state of Kerala, Dr. Pillai is now Chairman and Managing Director of Middle
East based RP Group of Companies.
A global
conglomerate, RP Group
today is involved
in construction & infrastructure, healthcare and wellness, education, real estate, hospitality, Information Technology, travel &
tourism and retail & malls, with a combined turnover of more than $5 billion, a workforce of 120,000 plus and an operational
footprint that extends across nine countries. The group is famed for its rich resource pool of professional, dedicated
personnel and its ability to maintain the highest standards of excellence in all its activities.
Dr. Ravi Pillai
As early as 17 years of age, Dr. Pillai began dabbling in trading in his home state of Kerala, and soon after college graduation, entered into the construction business. Despite no background of business and no one to hold hands, he became successful doing construction work for some of South India’s biggest companies. However, unforeseen challenges stifled his blossoming business, though he was not deterred. “You have to trust in yourself first,” said RP Group Chairman, Dr. Ravi Pillai. “If there is a will, there is a way. Without self-confidence, you can’t win.”
Armed with determination and faith, he moved to Saudi Arabia
in 1978. At that time oil price was around $9 – $10 per barrel, however there were multiple business
opportunities in Saudi Arabia. He started his
journey with 150 employees in Saudi Arabia. Though it was extremely difficult
for Indian companies to win important projects in those days, his undying
determination and hard work resulted in getting him infrastructure and
defense related construction contracts. One
of his early wins was a construction order for the
Royal Air Terminal at Riyadh Airport. During
the next five years,
as the
price of oil increased
upwards of $25
per barrel, the company moved into industrial contracting, including
oil
and gas and petrochemical projects critical for nation development, and grew
to 5,000 employees. Forty years later,
he is considered
one of the
largest
employers in the
Gulf. The group
employs over 120, 000 employees of various nationalities,
including various GCC nationalities, Americans, Europeans and people from the
Indian subcontinent.
“My
true satisfaction comes from the happiness of my 120,000 happy employees, and their families which they support, which equates to almost 750, 000 people.” says Dr. Pillai.
Dr Pillai’s focus is on group’s human capital, and he believes rest everything will
follow. “Money is not everything, most
important is to have a kind heart,” said Dr Pillai.
RP Group is known for uncompromised business
values of commitment, hard work & dedication, honesty and respect. “My policy is that money cannot
be made with someone’s tears, and must always be earned
the
right way.” Says Dr. Pillai.
The Oil & Gas industry
globally recognized Group’s companies for giving safe working environment to their
employees, by adhering to highest safety standards in the construction world,
best amenities, facilities and care as an employer. Dr. Pillai say, “Our dedicated workforce is my real wealth.
If you have
money, you can accumulate assets, but you can’t buy people’s trust
and commitment. I am fortunate to
have committed people and the company has grown because of them. Only if an employee is happy can he or she give their best for the company.”
RP Group Employees
Many employees have worked with him for almost three decades. Dr Pillai is delighted that many of his employee’s children are doctors and engineers and a good number of them are working for the company. RP Group has grown phenomenally over the years. It has been one of the most trusted infrastructure development partners in the GCC for four decades and the group has delivered projects worth over $30 billion. These include working on some of the world’s best refineries and petrochemical plants all over the GCC.
The group is very closely connected with the oil and gas giants in energy sector like Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, ExxonMobil, Sabic & Its affiliates, Qatar Petroleum, Bapco, Maaden, Alba and several illustrious International Engineering Companies as well. Group companies have received numerous international awards including the recent ExxonMobil‘s global “Best Contractor” award and Samsung’s “Best Partner” award. Group companies are a trusted partner of choice for their clients. Dr. Pillai says, “The biggest and the most demanding companies in the world who deal with us, know that they are at peace with responsibility on our shoulders, and know that the work we undertake shall be carried out by very skilled manpower, in a professional manner and deliver high quality output on time, even for some of the most complex jobs in the world.”
Recently, one of
the group companies entered the Guinness World Records – for completing the
largest continuous concrete pour (of 19,793 cu m for 42 hours) in the world.
In 2011, the
group entered IT sector and since then has been growing steadily in India, Middle
East and USA. Over the last 20 years, RP Group operations expanded into real estate, hospitality, education, health care, trading, retail and
IT sectors across the GCC as well as India, Korea and Australia and the USA. “It is very important to
respect the laws and regulations of the countries we
work in,” said Dr Pillai. “Only
then
can we achieve
success globally.”
Dr. Ravi Pillai with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In the Indian tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’, where a guest has to be treated with the utmost respect, Dr Pillai established a chain of 5 star luxury hotels – the flagship property Raviz Kovalam, Ravi z Resort and Spa by the Lake Ashtamudi in his native Kollam, the Raviz Kadavu Resort on the banks of the River Chaliyar and a luxury city hotel, the Raviz Calicut. Dr. Pillai’s hospitality portfolio also includes 5-star luxury hotels in Pune and Dubai.
RP Group’s reach in Kerala also extends to the healthcare and wellness sector. It owns and manages the 300 bed multi-specialty Upasana Hospital at Kollam, a fully-equipped state-of-the-art facility,
manned by a team of medical and
para
medical professionals. The
hospital is also responsible for the nearby
Upasana School
and
College of Nursing which offers graduate and post graduate courses.
“We have a good name because of our
commitment, quality, honesty and credibility,”
said Dr Pillai.
RP Group over
the years has transformed
from a highly efficient
construction company into a diversified conglomerate.
Dr. Ravi Pillai with H.E. Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Besides business, Dr Pillai is also mindful of sharing his wealth with the less fortunate. The Dr. Ravi Pillai Foundation works towards the betterment of humanity, with the lion’s share of his earnings disbursed every year to the construction of homes, education, thousands of weddings, medical assistance and charity f or the underprivileged and needy.
Dr. Pillai with his family
Dr Pillai and his wife Geetha have two children – Ganesh and Dr Arathi. Both Ganesh and Dr. Arathi are following their father’s footsteps by joining the business after completing their studies.
Dr. Ravi Pillai receives Padmashri Award
Throughout his career, Dr. Pillai has been honored with many awards from various governments and organizations. The government of India honored him with one of its most prestigious civilian awards, in 2010, the Padma Shri, for his outstanding contribution to the fields of business and charity.
Dr. Pillai with the former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam
He was also recognized by the Indian government with the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award in 2008, and has received numerous other honors and awards from around the globe for both his business and philanthropic contributions.
However, the
best accolade for him is the happy faces of his employees. “Their happiness is my greatest reward,”
he added.
Dr. Pillai with the former US President Barack Obama
It is no secret that Dr. Pillai’s ‘Good Human Beings build lasting Business‘ motto is the true secret of his success.
The world is at present struggling under
the clutches of Covid-19. As a business leader, how do you see this crisis? How
the business community can be supported to surmount this crisis? And, what is
your expectation about the post-Covid-19 world?
There are few events in the world that leave their long-lasting mark in the
history books across the world.
As an
entrepreneur, Covid-19 to me is a Black Swan event wherein there is a
simultaneous but massive shock to the supply as well as demand side of the
businesses across various industries and regions. Apart from the health-related
challenges of this pandemic that is on top of everyone’s mind, the lockdown
which various countries were forced to impose has stifled the demand as well as
disrupted the supply chain for various businesses. It goes without saying, just
like countries will need years to recover the loss of GDP, businesses will also
take time to recover the lost traction.
We have seen a very successful co-operation between various members of our
society for coming together to fight the pandemic on healthcare front. Everyone
– the government, law & order machinery, businesses and general public have
all helped the healthcare professionals who are our frontline warriors fighting
against Covid-19.
Similar to the
menace of Covid-19, our next challenge collectively as a society is the
stagnant economic activities. On this front, I see business leaders and entrepreneurs
as our frontline warriors fighting to help us get back to the normal level of
GDP, employment and prosperity. I believe, just like the health front, various
members of the society need to bring their best foot forward to support the
frontline warriors on the economic front as well. These members are everyone
including governments, central banks and financial institutions, employees, customers,
landlords, vendors and the general public. They all need to be together with
the businesses during these difficult times and extend any and every cooperation
they can to various businesses. While a lot is being done in this front as well,
we need to look at best global practices and adopt these relief measures to the
extent feasible here.
Just to give a
few examples, globally various governments are giving tax breaks, economic
assistance to maintain the staff strength (not reduce the workforce), special
bailout package for the most affected industries, direct benefits transfer to
the unemployed and jobless to prevent individual insolvency as well as maintain
a basic level of purchasing power in the hands of lower income segment of the
society to meet their essentials. Central banks have helped by infusing
liquidity, buying the corporate loans and bonds, reducing interest rates as
well as relaxing the norms on payment timelines of various bank loans for
eligible businesses as well as individuals.
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, several
Non-Residential Keralities have been forced to return to the state. As a
director of NORKA Roots, what is your say on this issue? Can NORKA emerge as a
saviour to address the concerns of those who have been forced to choose their
lives over their dreams?
Yes, we are passing through one of the worst
times. Kerala with one of the largest diaspora outside India has manifold
problems. NORKA has been very proactive. We could set up NORKA help desk in
several countries to guide Pravasis in the early days of Covid pandemic itself.
Kerala has given the maximum number of approvals for flights to bring back
people from Asia and the Middle East. Almost one third of flights operated
under Vande Bharat Mission was to Kerala. Also, as many as 800 chartered
flights were given permission by Kerala Government. This is the highest ever by
any state in India. Hon. Chief Minister convened two video conferences with
Pravasis and based on their feedback, Hon’ble Chief Minister has announced
several relief measures including financial assistance to Pravasis who have
lost jobs. NORKA department also has plans to create a skill pool of returnees,
for them to gain employment later in Kerala.
India at present maintains a good
relation with the Middle East. The Indo-Middle East business community, in
which you are an important member, plays a huge role in the growth of this
relation. How these two economic giants can support each other to sail through
the present crisis safely?
A strong bond of
mutual trust, respect and brotherhood has been the foundation of the strong
economic, social and political ties between India and the Middle East for
decades. This bond has only grown stronger in recent years. Both India and
Middle Eastern Countries have demonstrated that “ a friend in need is a friend
indeed”.
India has exported
medicines like hydroxychloroquine and sent teams of medical professionals to countries
like Kuwait, UAE, etc. to help them combat Covid-19. Given the sudden lockdown,
many Indian citizens – not just those who work here but even visitors and
tourists were stranded in Middle-East countries. All these countries have taken
care of these stranded Indian citizens and treated the patients of Covid-19
amongst visitors and tourists as well, as if they were their own citizens.
Just like on the healthcare front, on the economic front as well I see many
avenues of strong co-operation and mutual support. Middle-eastern sovereign
wealth funds are always looking for good investment opportunities. India, given
her demographics and fundamentals, is an attractive investment choice. The
investment by these countries can infuse capital and help create businesses and
jobs in India. We have seen record amount of investment in a single company
announced from Saudi Arabia and UAE in the middle of this crisis (e.g., Saudi
Wealth Fund investing USD 1.5 Billion and UAE’s Mubadala and ADIA investing close
to Rs. 14,700 crores in Reliance Jio platform). Similar such investments can be
mutually beneficial to India as well as Middle-East.
How much disturbing the lockdown was for
you? What are the structural changes you have brought in to the administrative
structure of your company to transform the system in the way the time demands?
This has indeed been an ineffable and
overwhelming time. One that I have not experienced in the past 42 years of my
business career. The customary business culture which demands a lot of travel
and interaction with people, this global culture has definitely taken a pitch
pole.
During the Gulf war in the 1990s, was
the last time I had faced a gruelling situation. It was a time that demanded my
employees to reach their homes safely. I had made arrangements for Chartered
flights for their safe travel, which I must say wasn’t a very tough task at the
time, in comparison to our current state of uncertainty.
The present situation makes countries cautious
in bringing their citizens home whilst handling the pandemic domestically; as
such is the dilemma faced by various governments. Covid -19 pandemic has caused
panic and apprehension all over the world.
Health and safety protocols with
respect to Covid -19 deterrence has become the highest priority. The same goes
for my employees, many of them who do require reach their homes safely, has become
my prime responsibility.
We have arranged chartered flights to
various states of our country, for which we had ample support and coordination from
the MEA (Ministry Of External Affairs). I highly appreciate all the support we
received from the MEA (Ministry Of External Affairs), all State Governments,
Embassies in the GCC in making this mission possible! We also ensured that our
employees of other nationalities, travel home safely to countries like Philippines,
Nepal and Bangladesh.
Secondly, as businesses need to
continue in spite of the present state of affairs, we need to encourage our
employees with good Healthcare and safety measures. This has prompted us to
reorganize work conditions and ensure a more sterile environment. Our sites
have been equipped with qualified Healthcare officials to tackle medical
problems faced by our employees on a daily basis. Beds have been arranged in
hospitals to ensure timely medical attention in case of any emergencies.
As of now, the relevant Health authorities
have cautioned those above 60 years and the provision for traveling has become
speculative to a large extent. Hence videoconferencing has become a routine of
business and has become a boon. It has become one of my preferred means for communication
and has helped me keep in touch with my team across various offices globally.
The same goes for meetings scheduled with our various global clients. Time
flies these days with the problems we face on a day to day basis.
Companies normally shift burden over
employees when they face difficulties. But, your company was different. We have
learned that your company has extended enormous support to your employees
during this difficult time. Please share us about those initiatives.
This is the
time for supporting one another and at the same time extending best
understanding towards each other. I consider my employees as family. The
biggest strength of my group has been my employees and I share a very personal
bond with them. Most of them have worked with us for 30-40 years and have
dedicated most of their time with us than with their families. I feel duty
bound to take all possible care for them.
One of my
biggest focuses has been the health & safety and well-being of my
employees. By means of working with some of the biggest companies in the realm
of Oil and Gas; my companies have had to adhere to the highest levels of health
& safety standards and have been bestowed with numerous global awards for
the same. Maintaining the same in a pandemic scenario like this is a very
different kind of a challenge, we are doing everything possible to take care of
our employees and their well-being.
Me, my
family and my team are fully committed to do whatever we can, towards having
the minimum impact of the current situation on our employees and their
families, and give them maximum possible care towards their lives.
The tourism sector of the state is one
of those sectors which have faced the heat of this crisis the most. Your group
holds ownership in highly reputed hotels such as Raviz Kovalam, Raviz Astamudi
and Raviz Kadavu and Raviz Calicut – which remain as the backbone of the
state’s tourism sector. Can the sector regain the impetus it has lost to the
present crisis?
Unfortunately,
tourism and international travel are the worst-hit sectors world over due to
the pandemic. Between these 2 sectors, tourism will definitely take longer
compared to other sectors to recover back to the level of activities that were
seen in 2019. However, I do see some silver lining in these dark clouds:
* I think tourism
will return in other countries including India. The young will venture out
first. Travel will involve nearby destinations. Economy travel will recover
more quickly. People would want to seek some sort of healing to the lockdown
(or as it is called “revenge travel”) by travelling outdoor and hence, nature-related
destinations will be more popular than congested cities. Here, Kerala, God’s own
country, is the most obvious choice.
* As per RBI
estimates, Indians spent roughly $ 1.6 Billion on international travel during
summer holidays last year. Till the time a vaccine is developed, widely
available and administered to public at large and is considered effective,
International Travel (esp. non-essential like tourism) will remain handicapped
as many countries are continuing stringent 14-day quarantine period for international
travellers which is not practical for most tourists. Thus, all the tourists,
Indians and foreigners alike, will be inclined to travel to explore domestic
tourist destinations rather than international ones. Thus, unfortunately on one
hand, India (& Kerala) may miss out on foreign visitors but Indian
travellers are more than capable of compensating for this loss of business as
they re-align their travel aspirations with the new normal.
* Ability to
maintain social distancing and avoiding crowded cities as well as availability
of good healthcare facilities will be the top factors that will influence the
choice of tourist destination. Here again, despite my best efforts, I can’t
think of any other tourist destination that can even match Kerala on both these
factors.
* With the present-day
advancements in Research and Healthcare, the probability of a vaccine being
discovered is unquestionable and is indeed possible at a faster pace. A
recovery phase would demand a lot of healing which includes travel and leisure activities.
* With the
Kerala Government doing a mighty task in controlling the spreading of Covid -19,
Kerala has yet again proved worthy for safe tourism in the future.
Nestled in the secluded backwaters of the Arabian Sea near Trivandrum in Kerala
is the five-star deluxe, Raviz Resort
& Ayurveda Centre Kollam, a perfect blend of modern architecture and
traditional designs of a bygone era. Clearly taking advantage of its scenic
backwaters.
Designed to
reflect the architectural splendour of the mystical Malabar region, the Hotel Raviz
Resort & Ayurveda Centre Kadavu, a five-star resort on the banks of the Chalayar river in Calicut.
The Raviz Kovalam Beach,
Kerala, is a prized possession of the Group in picturesque Kovalam, a popular
beachside destination in Kerala. The well placed 5 star Clifftop Beach property
is spread over 65 acres of land Kovalam has also been well known for its most
coveted Kovalam Palace.
During the post
pandemic times , We at Raviz group intend to offer a safe yet enjoyable, world
class tourism experience which will help further crown jewel of Kerala tourism.
RP Group of Companies is now one of the most promising business groups
in this part of the world. We all know there is a struggle behind this group.
Our readers may be interested to hear about that struggle. Please share.
I was born to a farming family with
plenty of paddy fields and coconut plantations. I grew up understanding the
limited scope of the agricultural sector at the time.
As I have walked in a farmer’s shoes, I
could learn of the challenges first hand and noticed the hardships of a farmer
did not reward proportionate returns. Modern agricultural technology and practices
at the time were not well known or available.
At the age of 17, I started my own
business, which was of course on a small scale. As I did not have a business
background I had no guidance, and I was my own teacher. There were no right and
wrong decisions. Only choices that I bore complete responsibility of and of
course destiny as well as God’s blessings.
The beginning of my business career
was in Kerala, my initial ventures being contracts for FACT and Cochin refineries.
Unfortunately, due to labour strike, these businesses did not serve me well. It
was in 1978, that I had decided to explore my opportunities in the Gulf. With
150 employees, I had initiated my first construction business in Saudi Arabia. Strong
determination, hard work and commitment were the only 3 mantras I held close to
my heart. Presently, I have more than 1,20 000 employees working for me
globally.
Now we are one of the biggest
Industrial Construction Companies for Oil and Gas. We have been fortunate to
have some of the World’s famous oil companies as our clients. My career has
indeed been rewarding and I am eternally thankful to God for this rich
experience.
My only advise is, anyone who has good
knowledge in business can start a business in today’s Era as long as you work
hard, bear good will and strong commitment.
I strongly believe that Nothing is impossible as long as you have a
strong will.
What is your message to the global business community?
My biggest message
to the business community is firstly to stay on course and manage this storm
with positivity. Let the compromising situation of the world not make business
community compromise on their values and ethical system. After the discovery of
a vaccine, we will return to a world of perhaps, more and more opportunities.
In my strong opinion “This Year, to stay alive
is equivalent to profit! “
Secondly, Covid-19
will bring big changes in the business community and the way business is being conducted.
Being fungible and adaptive to the changes will be required more than ever.
What do you want to say to youngsters
who see a true role model in you?
Change is
the only static thing that occurs with time. The same goes for the pulse in
world business.
However,
the mantra to success stays the same. Be honest with any business that you wish
to pursue. With goodwill comes good opportunities. Be optimistic. With every
downfall comes greater opportunities. You still need strong will, hard work,
honestly, commitment and strong values to be successful in the long run. Rather, if anything, the current pandemic has
only reinforced the need for these values.
You are the recipient of several
prestigious awards including the highest civilian honour of Padma Shri. How do
you see these achievements?
Each award
has only reinstated and instilled my responsibilities to the community and
global
society. These
honors constantly drive me to stay on my course.
What are the latest CSR initiatives of
your company?
Philanthropy is
the ideology that drives Dr. Ravi Pillai Foundation which undertakes all the
CSR activities of the Group. The Foundation works towards the betterment of the
society by providing the underprivileged and the needy with necessary moral and
financial support. This is an earnest mission set in motion to help the
humanity by Dr. Ravi Pillai, the Chairman and Managing Director of RP Group.
The main
activities of the RP Foundation are: Provide assistance and help in the
re‐habilitation of the destitute who are suffering from incurable/perennial
diseases and who are physically/mentally crippled. Provide assistance to the
victims of natural calamities. Provide poverty eradication schemes for the down
trodden people. Establish hospitals, clinics, and sanatoriums, to help the
poor. Provide assistance to establishments intended for the welfare of the
poor. Start educational institutions that provides technical and job‐oriented
education with intention for social development. Provide financial assistance
for the marriage of young ladies who fall below the poverty line.
I have been able to provide jobs to many who have aspired to work in the
Gulf. The current
scenario demands all efforts to be focused on CSR activities related to
Covid-19. As mentioned above, we are doing everything possible to give back to
the community especially with the Covid-19 crisis
and have been able to help many families personally with respect to travel, financial
aid and healthcare.
During this unprecedented and challenging times of Covid-19, the most
pressing need of the pravasis is to safely travel home. While arranging
chartered flights for the safe return of all my employees who wanted to travel
home, I have been fortunate enough to offer travel assistance to hundreds of
workers and families in the gulf countries to travel back to their home
countries. I deem it my responsibility to lend a helping hand to my brethren at
this time of need and shall continue to offer my assistance to those who are
need.
Continuing our mission to support the needy in society, I am still strongly interested in providing more housing facilities to those in need. This I bear in heart and mind as my duty as well as social commitment.V
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The decision to withdraw US troops from Germany has badly
affected the relation between Germany and the United States.
The controversial decision may weaken the North Atlantic
Treaty Organisation – which serves as a security solution to several European countries.
As per the treaty reached post the World War Two, Germany is
not free to increase the strength of its military capacity.
The new development means that Germany may have to forget the
agreement to make sure no threat is faced to its sovereignty.
Military is the base of the relation between the United States
and Germany, apart from trade.
The development offers a reason for the European country to
expand its military capacity.
Increased military capacity is a known agenda of the
German politics. Unlike before, now France, the nearest neighbor of Germany, is
in favour of that idea.
What it opens actually is the possibility of the emergence of the concept of European Army – which several European countries see as a solution for the possible withdrawal of US troops from the European soil.
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A coronavirus outbreak at a meat processing unit in
Germany has forced many to go into the state of quarantine.
The government has asked thousands of people of remain in
their homes. They will have to remain in their homes until they get permission
to return to their normal life.
Almost all of them will have to undergo a test to check
whether they have contacted the disease or not.
So far, as many as 650 people at the unit in the Germany’s
north-west state of Gutersloh has been tested positive for the coronavirus. Till
now, around 1,000 workers have been tested.
It is the worst outbreak that has been reported from the
country in its recent history.
Meanwhile, those responsible to run the unit have apologized
for the outbreak.
The fresh outbreak has put in the country in deep trouble. It is hoped that the country will recover from the crisis soon.
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