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Since 1971, India never accepted any outside mediation: Ex-Army chief V.P. Malik debunks Trump’s ceasefire claims (IANS Interview)

Saurabh Sharma | June 21, 2025 6:01 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) In an exclusive interview with IANS, former Army Chief Gen V.P. Malik, who led India to victory in the 1999 Kargil War, debunks US President Donald Trump's claims of stopping a war between India and Pakistan. Drawing from his strategic experience, Gen Malik offers sharp insights into US-Pakistan dynamics, rising tensions in West Asia, and how India must safeguard its national interest while navigating shifting global alliances.

International Yoga Day celebrated across several cities in Nepal

IANS | June 21, 2025 5:00 PM

Kathmandu, June 21 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India in Birgunj organised a series of engaging events across 10 cities and municipalities in the Himalayan nation to celebrate the 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), on Saturday.

Sri Lankan ministers, cricketers join yoga enthusiasts for IDY celebrations

IANS | June 21, 2025 3:58 PM

Colombo, June 21 (IANS) On the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), various Sri Lankan Ministers, Parliamentarians, cricket legends, cultural icons, and several locals gathered at the iconic Independence Square in Colombo to practice yoga, highlighting its significance in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Bangladesh: Awami League terms ICT proceedings against Sheikh Hasina as 'show trial'

IANS | June 21, 2025 3:41 PM

Dhaka, June 21 (IANS) The Awami League on Saturday strongly condemned the commencement of trial proceedings against its party leader and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), calling it a "show trial" orchestrated under the "unelected and undemocratic" regime of Muhammad Yunus.

From Beijing to Shanghai, several Chinese cities celebrate International Day of Yoga

IANS | June 21, 2025 3:14 PM

Beijing, June 21 (IANS) Crowds of yoga participants in various cities across China participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, highlighting the worldwide appeal of India's message of well-being.

Meloni launches Europe's new vision for Africa, challenging Beijing's dominance in continent

Vas Shenoy | June 21, 2025 2:42 PM

Rome: Italy formally launched a new chapter of its Mattei Plan for Africa — no longer just a national initiative but now aligned with the European Union's Global Gateway strategy and projected onto a truly global scale.

IDF eliminates Saeed Izadi, a key commander and orchestrator of Oct 7 massacre in Israel

IANS | June 21, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday claimed to have eliminated Saeed Izadi, a senior Iranian military figure and a key architect of the Iranian regime’s plan to destroy Israel. Izadi was reportedly killed in a targeted airstrike conducted by the IDF in the Qom region of Iran.

Thousands celebrate International Yoga Day across Southeast Asia

IANS | June 21, 2025 1:28 PM

Bangkok, June 21 (IANS) Several Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, celebrated the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Saturday, emphasising Yoga for unity and sustainability.

Hundreds across Pacific nations participate in International Day of Yoga

IANS | June 21, 2025 11:52 AM

Wellington, June 21 (IANS) Several Pacific countries including, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga, on Saturday celebrated 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with a large number of Yoga participants joining in to mark the occasion.

India to evacuate Nepalese, Sri Lankan nationals from Iran amid escalating tensions

IANS | June 21, 2025 11:39 AM

Tehran, June 21 (IANS) As India presses ahead with Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens from Iran amid intensifying hostilities in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has announced that, upon formal requests from the governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the evacuation operation will now also include nationals from these two neighbouring countries.

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Since 1971, India never accepted any outside mediation: Ex-Army chief V.P. Malik debunks Trump’s ceasefire claims (IANS Interview)

International Yoga Day celebrated across several cities in Nepal

Sri Lankan ministers, cricketers join yoga enthusiasts for IDY celebrations

Bangladesh: Awami League terms ICT proceedings against Sheikh Hasina as 'show trial'

From Beijing to Shanghai, several Chinese cities celebrate International Day of Yoga

Meloni launches Europe's new vision for Africa, challenging Beijing's dominance in continent

IDF eliminates Saeed Izadi, a key commander and orchestrator of Oct 7 massacre in Israel

Thousands celebrate International Yoga Day across Southeast Asia

Hundreds across Pacific nations participate in International Day of Yoga

India to evacuate Nepalese, Sri Lankan nationals from Iran amid escalating tensions

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