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June 22, 2025 8:33 AM June 22, 2025 8:33 AM

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At least 8 dead, 13 injured in Brazil hot air balloon tragedy

In Brazil, at least eight people died in a hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, in the southern state of Santa Catarina, last night. Governor Jorginho Mello confirmed that 21 people were on board, with 13 survivors, including the pilot. The crash occurred near a health centre. According to the ...

June 21, 2025 9:44 PM June 21, 2025 9:44 PM

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Egypt Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty to visit India on June 23

Egypt Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty will arrive in India on Monday as part of his two-day visit. During his visit, Dr Abdelatty will meet with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

June 21, 2025 8:14 PM 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 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 7:20 PM June 21, 2025 7:20 PM

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UAE Minister Sheikh Nahyan attends International Day of Yoga celebrations at Abudhabi

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi hosted a large-scale celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga on Friday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Contrary to earlier mentions, the event was held exclusively at ADNEC and not at t...

June 21, 2025 5:39 PM June 21, 2025 5:39 PM

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Over 20 killed after coltan mine collapse in Congo

More than 20 people have died following a collapse at a coltan mine in the central African country Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities said that at least 19 bodies were recovered yesterday from the mine, located in the Masisi territory of North Kivu Province. They added that around 100 people ...

June 21, 2025 5:07 PM June 21, 2025 5:07 PM

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Over 500 gather in Riyadh for International Day of Yoga celebration

The Embassy of India in Riyadh celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with remarkable enthusiasm at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium TOday, drawing over 500 yoga enthusiasts from across Saudi Arabia. The event emphasised promoting individual well-being and global harmony. The celebr...

June 21, 2025 8:41 PM June 21, 2025 8:41 PM

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Israel-Iran continue to exchange air strikes on 9th day of conflict

On the ninth day of the escalating conflict, Israel and Iran continued to exchange intense air strikes. The Israeli military said it targeted missile depots and infrastructure in central Iran, killing senior Iranian commanders Saeed Izadi and Behnam Shahriyari in Qom and other locations. A military ...