PM Modi expresses confidence in Yogasana's future Olympic prospects (Ld)

IANS | June 4, 2026 8:20 PM

Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that Yogasana could eventually secure a place in international multi-sport competitions, including the Olympics, as he virtually inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad.

Democrats press Rubio on aid, Ebola response

IANS | June 2, 2026 11:16 PM

Washington, June 2 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced sharp criticism from Senate Democrats on Tuesday over foreign aid cuts, Congressional oversight and the administration's handling of a growing Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Govt issues Ebola advisory, says no cases detected yet

IANS | June 2, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday issued a public health advisory on Ebola virus disease, stating that no cases have been reported in India so far while urging heightened vigilance among individuals who have recently travelled through Ebola-affected countries.

India dispatches second tranche of medical aid to Africa CDC to strengthen Ebola response

IANS | June 2, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplements aimed at strengthening the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.