France, Germany and Spain celebrate International Day of Yoga

IANS | June 21, 2025 9:19 PM

Paris, June 21 (IANS) Several European nations - including France, Germany, and Spain - celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Saturday, promoting the spirit of harmony, sustainability, and holistic health in the contemporary global context.

Gulf countries spotlight importance of integrating yoga into daily life

IANS | June 21, 2025 8:37 PM

Riyadh, June 21 (IANS) Several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Saturday celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) under the global theme of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', highlighting the significance of yoga for the overall well-being.

International Day of Yoga celebrated across Southeast Asia

IANS | June 21, 2025 8:21 PM

Kuala Lumpur, June 21 (IANS) Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from several Southeast Asian nations -- including Malaysia, Laos, and the Philippines -- participated in various events to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), on Saturday.

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.