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June 21, 2026 4:34 PM

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Mass Yoga Sessions Held Across Tripura to Mark International Day of Yoga

Tripura joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day of Yoga today with mass yoga sessions and awareness programmes held across all districts of the state. Taking part in the state-level event at Hapania in Agartala, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha highlighted the importance of Yo...

June 21, 2026 6:21 PM

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Thousands mark International Yoga Day in Dubai with mass sessions

Thousands of residents across the UAE marked International Yoga Day today with mega yoga sessions that transformed community venues into hubs of wellness and cultural exchange. In Dubai, the Consulate General of India organised a yoga session at the Dubai Police Officers' Club in association with Du...

June 21, 2026 1:56 PM

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Over 2,000 Join International Day of Yoga Celebrations in Qatar

More than 2,000 yoga enthusiasts from the Indian community and other expatriate groups came together in Doha to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, underscoring the growing popularity of the ancient practice in Qatar.   The event was organised by the Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration ...

June 21, 2026 1:53 PM

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International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Muscat with Focus on Healthy Ageing

The Embassy of India in Muscat marked the 12th International Day of Yoga today with a special event at its premises, bringing together members of the diplomatic community, the Indian diaspora, friends of India, and yoga enthusiasts from across Oman.   Held at dawn under the theme "Yoga for Healthy A...

June 21, 2026 7:28 AM

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Yoga enthusiasts across Western countries celebrate International Yoga Day 2026

Yoga enthusiasts across several Western countries practised Yoga in large groups yesterday, ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY) today.   In Canada's Toronto, an enthusiastic gathering of government representatives, diplomatic corps, yoga practitioners, wellness organisations, and community lead...

June 21, 2026 7:21 AM

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International Day of Yoga draws strong participation across Saudi Arabia

More than 500 participants gathered in Riyadh yesterday to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, highlighting the growing popularity of Yoga in Saudi Arabia and its role in promoting health and well-being. The event, organised by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh in collaboration with the Saudi Yoga C...

June 20, 2026 9:45 PM

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz citing continued hostilities in the region

Iran's Joint Military Command announced today that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed once again, citing continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon and what it described as US bad faith and a failure to uphold commitments aimed at ending the conflict. In a statement broadcast on state televi...

June 20, 2026 9:42 PM

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World Bank sanctions Rs 4,000 crore for Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project

The World Bank has approved a loan of Rs. 4,000 crore under the Rs. 5,714 crore 'Jal Sanrakshit Haryana' Project, aimed at making the state self-reliant in the water sector in Haryana. Under the project, 15 clusters have been created in the state, covering an area of 48.94 lakh acres.   The Chief Mi...