June 21, 2025 8:47 PM

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Yoga has evolved into powerful global health movement: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today attended the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 celebrations at the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) in Faridabad. She said that since its inception in 2015, when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted...

June 21, 2025 8:37 PM

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Manipur celebrates Yoga Day with over 900 participants

In Manipur, the state-level event witnessed the participation of over 900 individuals, including students, public servants, yoga enthusiasts, security personnel and members of the public. The Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla led the people in performing yoga asanas, insisting that it be a habit in the eve...

June 21, 2025 8:14 PM

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Brazil: At least 8 dead as hot air balloon catches fire

In Brazil, at least eight people have died following an accident involving a hot air balloon in the southern region of Santa Catarina today. Governor Jorginho Mello said rescue teams were searching for other people, as preliminary information indicated there were 22 people on board. Local media repo...

June 21, 2025 9:36 PM

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Nepal celebrates International Yoga Day with mega events at iconic sites

Yoga, an ancient practice with its origins in India, has grown into a global movement, particularly following the United Nations' declaration of 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014. Addressing a function organised by Nepal's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on the 11th Inte...

June 21, 2025 7:41 PM

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Uttarakhand launches India’s 1st yoga policy to become global wellness capital

The country's first yoga policy was launched in Uttarakhand today. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that this policy has been prepared with the aim of establishing Uttarakhand as a global capital in the field of yoga and wellness. Addressing the program organised on International Yoga Day at ...

June 21, 2025 8:23 PM

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Telangana: Over 3,000 Divyangs from 19 states join International Yoga Day event

In Telangana, more than three thousand Divyangs from about 19 states took part in the International Yoga Day event at Kanha Wellness Centre at Chegur. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, called upon society to continue fostering the spirit...

June 21, 2025 6:07 PM

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Yoga in women & child welfare policies enhancing grassroots health: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared an article that highlighted the importance of integrating yoga into women and child welfare policies, which enhanced grassroots health and well-being across the country. Responding to a post by Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi on social me...